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Can you build a humanoid robot in one day? I tried it at the supply chain expo

Zhao Chenchen

 , Updated 21:37, 20-Jul-2025
02:45

Could humanoid robots soon become part of our daily lives? At the Third China International Supply Chain Expo, CGTN's Zhao Chenchen set out to explore that question – by attempting to build a humanoid robot from scratch using only local suppliers at the event.

From core components like actuators and high-performance computing units to full-body assembly support, nearly everything needed was available on-site.

With China's dense industrial clusters and growing push for real-world applications, humanoid robots may soon step into homes, factories and public spaces around the world.

Cover photo designer: Liu Shaozhen

Videographer: Wang Zekui

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