Robots show off their dancing skills at Lunar New Year event

Описание: (19 Feb 2026)
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Beijing, China - 19 February 2026

1. Various of robots dancing to the song "Love You" by Taiwanese singer Wang Xinling
2. Wide of technician carrying a robot and having it lie on the floor
3. Mid of the robot standing up by itself
4. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Haiying, attendee at technology temple fair:
“I felt very impressed when I was watching it, because last year the robots could only do some simple movements but this year their actions are smooth and fluid. Some of their dance moves are almost no different from humans. The progress in just one year is especially big and the improvement has been fast.”

5. Various of robots performing lion dance
6. Mid of audience
7. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Chang Haiying, attendee at technology temple fair:
“I hope AI can integrate more deeply into the Spring Festival. With wider adoption, it can better adapt to people’s daily lives, which would be good for the future.”

8. Various of people watching a robot doing Peking Opera movements
9. Close of the fingers of a robot on keyboard, playing “Blue and White Porcelain” by Jay Chou
10. Close of the head of a robot while playing “Blue and White Porcelain” by Jay Chou on keyboard
11. Two robots playing "Blue and White Porcelain” by Jay Chou on keyboard
12. Wide of robots playing "Blue and White Porcelain” by Jay Chou along with a string ensemble on stage
13. Close of robots hand playing "Blue and White Porcelain” by Jay Chou on a Chinese traditional flute
14. Various of two robots playing "Blue and White Porcelain” by Jay Chou on Chinese traditional flutes
15. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Shan Xinru, attendee at technology temple fair:
“This is a stage for us regular people to know more about robots because our access to learn about robots is limited. At the Spring Festival gala, people across China were watching robot dancing. I think it’s good and I don’t think there are many such performances. I love watching it.”

16. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Song Rong, attendee at technology temple fair:
“If robots and drones could be integrated into some performances, they could create visual effects to replace fireworks during occasions like this, when fireworks are banned.”

17. Various of robot being dressed in God of Fortune costume
18. Close of a screen the head of the robot, a line reading “call me the God of Fortune”
19. Wide of two robots in display area
20, Close of robot being prepared
21. Various of mascot head being put on robot
22. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Song Rong, attendee at technology temple fair:
“I prefer this new kind of temple fair that shows robots. I’ve already seen many traditional performances. Although I feel sad about their decline, I’m optimistic about the development of robots because it shows that our country prospers, which makes me happy.”

23. Close, tilt down of robot
24. Zoom in on robot stacking blocks
25. Various of robot threading a needle
26. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) An Xiangfei, attendee at technology temple fair:
“I hope for more application of robots in elderly care. I’ve read some news reports and I have high expectations. Robots could replace some traditional caregivers in certain tasks. They don’t get tired and might even be more professional.”

27. Wide of audience
28. Various of a robot kicking a football
29. Mid of audience
30. Various of 3 vs 3 robot football game
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