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Honor to Unveil Its First Humanoid Robot for Household Help at MWC 2026
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Honor to Unveil Its First Humanoid Robot for Household Help at MWC 2026

Chinese smartphone maker Honor announced it will launch its first humanoid robot on March 1 in Barcelona, on the eve of MWC 2026. A teaser video shows a matte-black robot with a camera on top and blue LED strips, designed for home service and retail use — including delivering items and providing companionship. Honor plans to pair the robot with its upcoming 'Robot Phone' as part of a broader AI ecosystem. The move makes Honor the latest smartphone manufacturer to enter humanoid robotics, following Xiaomi's CyberOne, as phone makers leverage their strengths in hardware, sensors, batteries, and software to push into physical AI. Omdia research shows the humanoid market saw 500% revenue growth in 2025 with roughly 13,000 units shipped worldwide.

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