China Releases First Six National Standards for Humanoid Robots, Effective April 1, 2027

The State Administration for Market Regulation approved and released China's first six national standards in the humanoid robotics field. They were issued on September 28, 2026, and publicly announced on October 15, and take effect on April 1, 2027. They comprise five standards in the Humanoid Robot Technical Requirements series and one Technical Specification for Humanoid Robot Simulation Testing Platforms.