House Robots Mark 45 Years of Shenzhen’s Economic Miracle
This week, humanoid robots from UBTECH, Leju, Astribot, EngineAI, DaimonRobotics, Paxini, and other innovators came together to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, a milestone that represents not just China’s reform and opening up, but also the birth of countless technological miracles.
What began in 1980 as an experimental policy to spark economic growth has transformed Shenzhen into the beating heart of the global robotics industry. Today, the city isn’t just a hub of manufacturing—it’s where humanoid dreams are built, tested, and scaled.
From Policy to Progress
Shenzhen’s Special Economic Zone was designed as a gateway for global trade and innovation. Forty-five years later, it has evolved into one of the most dynamic technology clusters in the world, rivaling Silicon Valley. The companies that showcased humanoids at this anniversary event are living proof of that transformation.
UBTECH continues to lead with advanced humanoid platforms, from its industrial Walker S2 to swarm intelligence breakthroughs.
Leju and Astribot are pushing boundaries in speed, dexterity, and bipedal agility.
EngineAI has focused on lightweight, AI-embedded humanoids for education and companionship.
DaimonRobotics and Paxini are carving niches in industrial, logistics, and service robotics.
Together, these companies illustrate how Shenzhen’s open-door policies seeded an ecosystem where cutting-edge robotics can flourish.
Symbol of the Future
The celebration wasn’t just about looking back—it was about signaling what comes next. Humanoid robots are moving from research labs into factories, households, schools, and hospitals. The same city that pioneered China’s economic rise is now at the forefront of shaping how humans and humanoids will coexist in everyday life.
The 45th anniversary highlights more than history. It underscores the idea that innovation is Shenzhen’s true export—and humanoid robots are its most futuristic expression.
