Friday, January 02, 2026

Hong Kong/Shenzen made humanoid robots officially deployed at China-Vietnam border crossings starting this month

Amazing stuff! Can the West keep up with China in the robotics race!

Just blogged here and here about other recent significant Chinese advances in robotics. 

"... under a $37 million contract, with adult-sized humanoid machines deployed to guide passengers, direct vehicles, and inspect cargo at the busy crossing. ..."

"... Fangchenggang is a coastal city in Guangxi near the border with Vietnam, where cargo trucks, coaches, and day travelers constantly cycle through.

Chinese planners see a border crossing as a tough, real-world test, because schedules are tight and inspections cannot easily stop.

If these robots perform reliably there, it will be easier to argue for similar deployments at airports, seaports, and crowded train stations. ..."

Friday, January 2, 2026 - Join The Flyover

Bizarre video shows humanoid robots preparing for border patrol duties between China and Vietnam "China is about to send humanoid robots to work at a busy border with Vietnam. UBTECH Robotics has won a $37 million contract, to deploy its Walker S2 machines there starting this month."

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