Humanoid robots can become China's new weapon to deal with the declining population, know whether they will replace humans?
- bySherya
- 20 May, 2026
Humanoid Robots: According to a new report, China could face a shortage of millions of workers over the next 10 years. It is estimated that by 2035, the country could be short approximately 37 million workers.

(China is bringing humanoid robots to deal with a declining population)
Humanoid Robots: Artificial intelligence and robotics are no longer limited to movies or science fiction. In the future, robots may be seen performing many difficult and repetitive human tasks. China is now considering this technology as a solution to one of its biggest problems. Indeed, amid the country's steadily declining working population, China may be preparing to adopt humanoid robots on a large scale.
China's working population is rapidly declining.
According to a new report, China could face a shortage of millions of workers over the next 10 years. It is estimated that the country could be short approximately 37 million workers by 2035. This situation could pose a major challenge to China's vast manufacturing sector, as the country's economy relies heavily on factory production.
The number of elderly people in China is steadily increasing, while the birth rate has reached a record low. The working-age population has been rapidly declining due to fewer children being born in recent years, putting pressure on factories and large industries.
Millions of Humanoid Robots may appear in factories.
The report claims that if robot technology continues to advance at this pace, approximately 24 million humanoid robots could be seen working in Chinese factories by 2035. These robots could be used in warehouses, delivery centers, and manufacturing units where repetitive tasks are required.
These machines can help companies maintain production speeds and mitigate the impact of workforce shortages. Importantly, humanoid robots are becoming more capable of performing tasks like walking and lifting objects like humans.
Will robots really be able to replace humans?
However, experts believe that achieving this goal will not be easy. It will require rapid advances in robotic technology, low-cost mass production, and improved AI systems. For now, this plan is largely based on future possibilities.
Nevertheless, it is certain that humanoid robots are no longer just a fantasy. They are gradually becoming real-world workers, and China appears to be leading the way in this transformation.




