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