Honor unveils humanoid robot alongside new AI devices at Mobile World Congress - Robotics & Automation News

The company said this approach could eventually lead to consumer-grade robots that combine mobile computing technology with embodied intelligence.

Honor has not yet provided details on commercialization timelines for the humanoid robot, but the unveiling suggests the smartphone maker is positioning itself to compete in the emerging market for intelligent robots and AI-powered devices.

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Alongside the robotics demonstrations, the company introduced its latest foldable smartphone, the Magic V6, which features an ultra-thin design and a high-density silicon-carbon battery.

Additional devices unveiled at the event included the MagicPad 4 tablet and MagicBook Pro 14 laptop, both designed to integrate AI capabilities and work across multiple devices within the company’s ecosystem.

Expanding into embodied AI

Together, the humanoid robot, Robot Phone concept and new hardware products illustrate Honor’s attempt to extend AI beyond software features and into physical devices capable of interacting with the real world. The move represents a notable step for a firm traditionally focused on mobile devices, suggesting that expertise in smartphones and connected consumer electronics could be applied to emerging robotics platforms.

Honor said the integration of its existing device ecosystem could allow future robots to recognize users and adapt to their needs more quickly than conventional systems.

CEO outlines broader AI strategy

James Li framed the announcement within the company’s broader AI roadmap, known internally as the Alpha Plan.

“With Human-centric as our lighthouse, we navigate the growth of AI through the two beams of IQ and EQ, bringing three forms of intelligence together,” Li said.