110 humanoid robots successfully perform synchronized dance, setting a Guinness World Record

China recently set a Guinness World Record by becoming the holder for the most humanoid robots—110 in total—performing a synchronized dance simultaneously. These robots were developed by the Chinese robotics company AGIBOT and showcased their coordinated movements during a large public performance. This event highlights China's efforts in advancing humanoid robot technology and expanding the commercial applications of robots across various industries.

AGIBOT's Awards and Performances

In August, AGIBOT won 46 medals, including 18 golds, at the second World Humanoid Robot Games, with competitions covering athletics, operations, hotel services, and emergency response. According to reports, the performance took place on October 24 at the Yellow River International Convention and Exhibition Center in Jinan, Shandong Province, where 110 AGIBOT full-sized Expedition A3 humanoid robots performed synchronized dance, jumps, and coordinated movements, continuously changing positions.

During the demonstration, the robots created wave-like patterns and formed different formations, including the number 2026. The robots' movements were carefully coordinated to maintain synchronization between dance sequences. A Guinness World Records adjudicator attended the event to verify the number of participating robots and to present an official certificate recognizing this achievement. The record is for "the most humanoid robots dancing simultaneously." AGIBOT stated that all 110 robots were standard production models and not specially modified for this event.

This detail underscores the company's ability to utilize commercially produced humanoid robots in large coordinated performances. The demonstration showcased the capability to coordinate a large number of humanoid robots in complex group activities and emphasized the role of communication systems and centralized control in managing multiple robotic platforms simultaneously. However, this synchronized dance was merely a controlled demonstration and did not establish the reliability of the robots in performing complex tasks in industrial or other real-world environments.

Features of the LinkBots Platform

In the Guinness record performance, AGIBOT robots utilized the company's LinkBots platform, designed to coordinate multiple robots through swarm scheduling and collective control. LinkBots integrates communication networks, positioning technology, and control software to manage the movements of multiple robots. Its integration with ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning technology allows for centimeter-level tracking of the robots' relative positions, helping them maintain spacing in various formations. This positioning capability is particularly important as robots approach each other in coordination.

Accurate positional information aids the system in organizing formation changes and reducing the risk of collisions in complex sequences. The platform also supports coordinated scheduling, allowing robots to execute assigned actions based on larger routine movements. The system is designed to manage group activities through centralized coordination and the status information of each robot, eliminating the need for operators to control each robot individually. LinkBots utilizes 5G and Wi-Fi connections to support communication between robots and control infrastructure, providing channels for sending commands and coordinating data.

The platform's feature report also includes adjusting formations and planning obstacle avoidance maneuvers. However, the publicly available technical details do not sufficiently establish how these features operate or the extent of testing beyond controlled demonstrations. Experts indicate that this performance highlights AGIBOT's efforts in large-scale coordination of commercially produced humanoid robots and showcases the role of swarm control systems in managing multiple robotic platforms executing synchronized tasks.