China's first automated humanoid robot manufacturing line with an annual capacity of 10,000 units went into operation on Sunday in Foshan City, south China's Guangdong Province.

This marks a major step forward in China's efforts to achieve mass production of humanoid robots, a strategic sector underlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2026) for economic and social development.

The line, featuring 24 digitalized, precision assembly processes, can produce a humanoid robot every 30 minutes on average, boosting the efficiency by over 50 percent compared with traditional manufacturing methods.

A total of 77 procedures are in place to test the safety performance of the components and finished units, ensuring the stability and reliability of each robot rolling off the line.

The line also features high flexibility, capable of mixed-model and multi-unit assembly.