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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

Humanoid robot with glowing blue accents against a digital network backdrop.

Dongfeng plans to begin small-batch trial production of its humanoid robot by the end of this year.

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

White robot standing upright on a black surface.

The humanoid robots are set to enter Dongfeng factories in October for sorting and quality inspection tasks.

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

Humanoid robot lit dramatically in a dark setting.

Dongfeng aims to match human-level working capability by the end of 2027.

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

Compact humanoid robot standing on a reflective surface.

The Chinese automaker is also moving to commercialize its in-house robot dog sooner than its humanoid line.

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

Humanoid robot with metallic armor and blue LED eyes.

The robot program reflects Dongfeng's push into embodied AI beyond its core automotive business.

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

White robot with glowing eyes symbolizing future technology.

Small-batch trial production marks a key step toward scaling Dongfeng's humanoid robot deployment.

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

White robot casting a shadow in a dark studio.

Dongfeng's robots are designed for factory tasks such as sorting and quality inspection.

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

White robot designed with a futuristic appearance.

The company's roadmap puts human-level capability at the end of 2027.

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In Pictures: Dongfeng to trial-produce humanoid robots by year-end, targets human-level capability by end of 2027

Robot with glowing eyes against a blue background.

Dongfeng joins a growing field of automakers investing in humanoid robotics.

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