Posts and reposts of the videos showing the robots performing at the Gala also flooded social media within hours.

　　X user "YM Shen" commented, "Tool usage, force feedback, human interaction, self-recovery after jumps. Amazing!" Another X user, "Everim Kanbur," compared this year"s show with last year"s Yangko dance, saying, "The progress in just one year is magical."

　　Another X user, "Chinese Barrak", wrote that humanoid robots performing synchronized kung fu choreography at the New Year Gala showcases impressive motion control advancements, noting that complex martial arts movements require precise balance and coordination, and demonstrate that robotics capabilities have reached new levels.

　　Yu Lei, chief director of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, said this year"s Gala featured a high "concentration" of robots, aiming to show the audience the multidimensional development of China"s robotics industry.

　　The robots" eye-catching performances also boosted consumer demand. At 10 pm on Chinese New Year"s Eve during the Gala"s live show, JD.com listed multiple robots for sale, including models featured at the Gala. Within minutes of the launch, robots from brands including MagicLab, Unitree Robotics, and Noetix were sold out. Among them, two Galbot general-purpose robots G1 priced at nearly 630,000 yuan ($91,190.04) were snapped up instantly, according to JD.com.

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　　According to the program sequence, MagicLab"s humanoid robot MagicBot Gen1 was the first to appear at the grand opening performance, waving to the audience. MagicBot Z1 demonstrated the "Thomas 360" stunt move, marking the first time a humanoid robot of similar size in the industry completed the move, according to the company.