Chinese robotics startups AgiBot and Unitree are riding a wave of enterprise demand, securing a hefty 124 million yuan ($17.3 million) order from telecom giant China Mobile. The deal includes humanoid robots for tasks like customer service and logistics, signaling growing corporate adoption of advanced automation in China.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another tech deal—it’s a sign that humanoid robots are moving beyond labs and into real-world business use. With a heavyweight like China Mobile betting on them, these bots could soon become a common sight in industries from telecoms to retail. For China’s tech scene, it’s proof that homegrown robotics firms are gaining serious traction.