Embodied Robot Performances Now Have an 'Entry Credential'

In August 2026, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA) launched the first pilot program in China for 'sandbox approval' of embodied robot performances. Three companies—Shouxing Technology, Zhongke Huiling Embodied Intelligence, and Akapani Robotics—received 'Sandbox Performance Entry Certificates.' This new regulatory approach allows robots to perform within defined safety boundaries while requiring real-time monitoring by trained safety officers, content review, and reporting to a regulatory platform for each event. The initiative addresses the lack of existing standards for robot performances by creating a compliant framework that supports market entry and internationalization.