Humanoid robots that went viral for twirling handkerchiefs with wobbly steps last year made a dramatic comeback at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. In just one year, they have evolved to perform parkour, wushu, nunchaku, and a sword routine, demonstrating advanced mobility. In the just-concluded show, the robots performed table-vaulting parkour, executed 3-meter aerial flips, single-leg backflips, and an Airflare grand spin with seven and a half rotations, according to their manufacturer, Chinese