World’s first humanoid robot auction to debut at China’s biggest shopping event

JD.com says it will host the world’s first humanoid robot auction during its 2026 618 shopping festival.

The company also plans to expand robots, autonomous vehicles, and drones across its logistics and retail operations.

Chinese officials and state media say humanoid robots are being pushed into factories and industrial enterprises.

The move reflects China’s broader effort to scale embodied AI, automation, and robotics from demos into commercial use.