Hundreds of robots are roaming this Chinese theme park. It’s only the beginning of our humanoid future
The Chinese robot manufacturer AgiBot just released more than 300 autonomous robots into a theme park to let them mingle freely with the public. It’s the largest deployment of this kind ever. In fact, this embodied AI invasion dwarfs any other public deployment of robots in China. Nothing in the West gets close to it. These 300 robo-spartans are now roaming the public walkways and hotels of…
China's AgiBot has introduced over 300 autonomous robots into Chimelong Spaceship Park in Zhuhai, making it the largest deployment of its kind in the world. These humanoid robots, mostly autonomous, now roam the park's public walkways and hotels, interacting with families and performing various tasks. They can play table tennis, demonstrate martial arts, guide tourists, and assist with hotel check-ins.
AgiBot built the fleet in collaboration with Chimelong Group and China Mobile. This deployment marks a major experiment in testing how embodied AI performs in chaotic, unscripted human environments, providing critical data for the future of the industry. China already holds a significant share of the global humanoid market, with 90% of worldwide shipments in 2025 and over 97% in the first half of 2026.
This development signifies a shift from traditional animatronics in theme parks to fully autonomous robots that can interact directly with visitors, potentially revolutionizing the visitor experience and setting new standards for the industry.
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