China’s humanoid robot manufacturers on Friday took centre stage at the opening of the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair in Shenzhen , as the demand for these machines in enterprises gathers speed.

Other robotics exhibitors that were well received at the show included EngineAI , Cyborg and Shenzhen Ruiyan.

The fair’s spotlight on China’s robotics industry reflected the efforts by China’s public and private sectors to foster its development via supportive national policies and unique events such as the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing in August.