MIIT published the consultation notice and draft guide.
CN · Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
China National Humanoid Robot Industry Standards System Guide (2026 draft)
MIIT published the 2026 national humanoid-robot industry standards-system guide for public consultation. It remains a consultation draft in the verified sources. It proposes at least 100 key standards by 2028 and standards promotion and implementation work involving more than 200 enterprises.
Records last verified Oct 13, 2026 · Send a correction
- Type
- Guidance
- Status
- Proposed
- Effective date
- Not stated
Definition
The draft describes humanoid robots as AI-driven intelligent terminals with human-like form and capabilities that can autonomously perform complex tasks.
Scope
Six standards areas: common foundations; brain-like intelligence and computing; limbs and components; complete robots and systems; applications; and safety/ethics. Proposed work includes terminology, classification, digital identity, testing, interfaces, reliability, cybersecurity/data protection and physical/behavioural safety.
Exemptions
No exemptions recorded. This does not establish that none exist.
Timeline
Public consultation period began.
Consultation deadline specified by MIIT.
Proposed horizon for the standards-system and key-standard development targets.
Explicitly listed robots and companies
Only entities named in the instrument or an official notice are shown. Manufacturer headquarters do not establish applicability.
No individual catalog robot or company is explicitly listed in this record. This does not establish unrestricted market access.
What it means for buyers
The consultation draft outlines planned standards development and does not certify any robot model. Final adoption and a commencement date have not been verified.
General information, not legal advice.
Check the official instrument and seek advice for your product, jurisdiction and transaction.
Evidence
Sources
- [s1] MIIT consultation on the National Humanoid Robot Industry Standards System Construction Guide (2026 edition) ↗
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology · official · published Aug 24, 2026 · accessed Oct 13, 2026
- [s2] National Humanoid Robot Industry Standards System Construction Guide (2026 edition), consultation draft ↗
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology · official · published Aug 24, 2026 · accessed Oct 13, 2026