Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. drew significant interest at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul with the introduction of its humanoid robot, Z01. While the company showcased more than 40 advanced construction equipment products and secured orders worth over RMB 1 billion, the Z01 robot became one of the exhibition's standout attractions.

Developed for industrial assistance, intelligent navigation, and educational use cases, the bipedal robot demonstrated smooth mobility and precise task execution throughout the event. In a live presentation, Z01 performed a Tai Chi sequence, highlighting its sophisticated motion-control systems, balance capabilities, and interactive human-robot functionality, attracting considerable attention from visitors.

The unveiling of Z01 reflects Zoomlion's increasing focus on embodied artificial intelligence, which the company views as a key pillar of its future growth strategy alongside its existing businesses.

Zoomlion's position in embodied AI is supported by its long-standing investments in digital technologies. As one of the first construction machinery manufacturers in China to embrace industrial IoT solutions, the company has established a strong technological foundation through Zvalley, its AI-driven industrial internet platform, backed by a team of nearly 1,300 research and technical specialists.

Beginning in 2024, the company intensified its efforts in embodied AI by leveraging its expertise in both hardware and software development. This has led to the creation of an integrated technology ecosystem encompassing robotic hardware, critical components, motion and decision-control systems, and supporting software platforms. At the same time, AI and robotics innovations are being incorporated into Zoomlion's construction, agricultural, and mining equipment operations to accelerate intelligent automation.

By the close of 2025, Zoomlion had produced eight embodied AI robot prototypes spanning four primary categories, including both humanoid and wheeled robotic platforms. These systems have undergone testing in operational environments within Zoomlion Smart City, where they have been deployed for tasks such as material handling, facility inspections, loading and unloading operations, component pre-assembly, and quality control. The practical experience gained from these applications has generated valuable data and insights to support future commercial expansion.

Earlier in 2026, at Hannover Messe 2026, Zoomlion presented Robot Ops, its embodied AI development platform, and demonstrated coordinated workflows involving humanoid and logistics robots. The showcase illustrated the company's progress in translating embodied AI from research environments into industrial applications, with particular emphasis on adaptability, autonomous operation, and collaboration between multiple robotic systems.

Today, embodied AI robots are already supporting a range of manufacturing activities within Zoomlion Smart City. The company continues to pursue an industrially focused approach to embodied intelligence, prioritizing practical applications and foundational capability building. Through the development of comprehensive industrial data resources and engineering-driven robot design and manufacturing processes, Zoomlion aims to enable large-scale adoption of embodied AI technologies across diverse industries.

At Interclean Amsterdam 2026, KEENON Robotics demonstrated how advanced automation is transforming facility management through its focus on sustainable intelligence and coordinated multi-robot systems. With ongoing labor gaps, increasing operational demands, and rising expectations for consistent performance, the company introduced a professional cleaning fleet designed to deliver greater autonomy, scalability, and efficiency.

One of the standout innovations was KEENON’s AI-powered patrol inspection system. This feature enables robots to detect both dry and wet waste, automatically adjust cleaning modes, and determine the most efficient response routes. As a result, cleaning operations are no longer confined to preset paths, allowing for more flexible and real-time responsiveness.

KEENON also presented its KLEENBOT range as a versatile solution tailored to various commercial environments. The KLEENBOT C55 is built for expansive areas exceeding 3,000 square meters, providing high capacity, extended runtime, and wide coverage—ideal for factories and logistics centers. For mid-sized venues such as supermarkets, offices, hotels, and hospitals, the KLEENBOT C40 offers an innovative dry-wet separation system. Its triple-brush design allows simultaneous handling of dry and liquid waste, reducing odor issues, simplifying wastewater maintenance, and boosting overall cleaning performance. Meanwhile, the KLEENBOT C30 is suited for premium indoor spaces, delivering a quieter, waterless cleaning approach suitable for delicate surfaces like marble and carpets.

Beyond individual machines, KEENON emphasized the strength of multi-robot collaboration. Its ecosystem includes cleaning, delivery, and humanoid robots that can operate in coordinated fleets, improving service speed and adaptability in complex environments. Whether deploying large numbers of robots within a single site or integrating diverse robot types across multiple functions, KEENON has demonstrated scalable and efficient multi-robot operations.

The company concluded by highlighting its broader vision: integrating specialized service robots with general-purpose humanoid systems. With over 16 years of experience in robotics, KEENON continues to expand real-world applications while working toward its long-term ambition of “10 Billion + 1 Robot,” a future where each individual is supported by a robotic assistant.