110 Humanoid Robots Dance in Sync as China Sets Guinness World Record

China's robotics company AGIBOT has set a new Guinness World Record by synchronizing 110 humanoid robots to dance together at the Yellow River International Convention and Exhibition Center in Jinan, Shandong province. The performance, which took place on October 24, showcased the robots' ability to coordinate and move in unison, even arranging themselves to display the number 2026.

AGIBOT's Expedition A3 robots performed the dance routine using LinkBots, a platform for coordinating multiple robots, which uses ultra-wideband positioning and 5G and Wi-Fi connections to manage the machines' movements. The Guinness World Records adjudicator verified the 110 participants and presented an official certificate. While the synchronized dance is a remarkable display of robotics technology, experts note that it does not automatically translate to reliability in commercial applications.

The robots still need to handle unpredictable environments, connectivity issues, and mechanical faults, which could impact their performance and maintenance costs. Nevertheless, this achievement indicates that coordinated robot fleets could become more visible in areas like shopping centers, tourist attractions, and public services, potentially benefiting businesses that require human supervision and reliable operation over extended periods.