Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor will present its first humanoid robot this weekend at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. The device, aimed at the consumer services market such as shopping assistance, is part of the company's new strategy since it separated from Huawei. Honor emphasizes that it is the first among phone manufacturers to enter this field, while simultaneously developing artificial intelligence solutions under the 'Honor Robot Phone' brand. The event confirms MWC's transformation from a mobile trade show into a technology festival.
Robot Premiere at MWC Barcelona
Chinese company Honor will present its first humanoid robot this weekend during the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona.
Focus on Consumer Services
The robot is intended for applications in consumer services, such as shopping assistance.
Entry into a New Market Segment
Honor emphasizes that it is the first smartphone manufacturer to enter the humanoid robotics field, which is part of a broader expansion by Chinese companies.
Development of Parallel AI Technologies
The company is simultaneously developing advanced artificial intelligence models under the 'Honor Robot Phone' banner, and its former owner, Huawei, is working on similar solutions.
Chinese electronics manufacturer Honor has announced the presentation of its first humanoid robot. The premiere will take place this weekend during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The robot is intended for the consumer services market, such as assisting in stores. The Shenzhen-based company emphasizes that it is the first smartphone manufacturer to enter the field of advanced humanoid robotics. This move is part of a broader trend in which Chinese technology companies are heavily investing in this new, developing sector. Simultaneously, Honor is developing advanced artificial intelligence models that will be sold under the "Honor Robot Phone" brand. Notably, Honor's former owner, the Huawei conglomerate, is also working on similar AI solutions, indicating competition among formerly linked entities. Humanoid robotics, the creation of machines mimicking human structure and movement, has its roots in the 1970s, with early prototypes such as WABOT-1 from Waseda University. For decades, it developed primarily in research laboratories. The commercial breakthrough occurred in the second decade of the 21st century, thanks to companies like Boston Dynamics, and was subsequently driven by advances in artificial intelligence and sensors. Honor's presentation confirms the transformation of the MWC trade show's character, which has evolved from an event primarily dedicated to mobile phones into a festival showcasing the latest achievements in nearly all fields of technology. Other giants are also announcing premieres at this year's trade show that go beyond traditional mobile devices.