- On March 1, 2026, China announced its first national standard system covering the entire industrial chain and lifecycle of humanoid robots and embodied AI.
- The standards were launched at the annual Humanoid Robots and Embodied Intelligence (HEIS) standardization conference in Beijing.
- The system consists of six main components: general platform, brain-like and intelligent computing, limbs and components, complete machines and systems, applications, and safety and ethics.
- More than 120 research institutes, enterprises, and user units participated in developing the standards under the coordination of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
- The standards for brain-like and intelligent computing specify technical parameters for the “cerebrum and cerebellum” of embodied AI, while controlling the entire lifecycle of data, training, and model deployment.
- The application standards regulate the development, operation, and maintenance of humanoid robots across various scenarios.
- Safety and ethical standards span the entire industrial lifecycle to ensure compliance as technology continues to evolve.
- 2025 was considered the inaugural year for mass production of humanoid robots in China, with over 140 domestic manufacturers launching more than 330 different models.
- The humanoid robot industry has been identified as a strategic sector in the medium- and long-term plans of both central and local governments.
- The new standards are expected to guide high-quality development and standardize technical requirements and safety protocols for this rapidly growing industry.
📌 China officially established a national standard framework for humanoid robots and embodied AI on March 1, 2026. The system comprises six main components: general platform, brain-like and intelligent computing, limbs and components, complete machines and systems, applications, and safety and ethics. With over 140 manufacturers and 330 robot models launched in 2025—the first year of mass production—this set of standards aims to control the lifecycle of data, models, and applications, while consolidating the humanoid robot industry’s position as a national strategic sector.
