Honor unveiled its first robot that performs dances and backflips

Honor Debuts New Humanoid at MWC 2026

At the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Singapore, Honor unveiled several new gadgets, but the headline event was introducing the public to the brand’s first humanoid robot. The robot, called the Honor Humanoid Robot, performed an acrobatic backflip for viewers, danced a “moonwalk,” and even kissed a handshake with one of the company’s executives right on stage.

What the Robot Promises
According to Honor representatives, the device combines personal intelligence (processing user data) with peripheral intelligence (interacting with external systems). This architecture allows the robot to deeply understand its owner’s needs, analyze data in real time, and simultaneously protect privacy. The company describes the project as a large strategic step toward mass production of consumer robots.

Three Key Use Scenarios
1. Customer Assistance – the robot will accompany shoppers in malls, answering questions and recommending products.

2. Workplace Inspections – it can be used to check working conditions and ensure safety compliance.

3. Companion Role – the robot becomes a daily companion, providing company and support.

Honor emphasizes that its approach differs from traditional manufacturers: they plan to leverage accumulated knowledge about smartphone and IoT device user behavior for more intuitive human‑machine interaction.

Why the Audience Was Amazed
The most impressive aspect at MWC 2026 was the robot’s mobility. It is not limited to household tasks like typical home assistants; instead, it can perform complex acrobatic tricks. The backflip and moonwalk dance moves demonstrated a high level of coordination and balance that Honor engineers achieved in designing both the mechanical components and software.

Thus, Honor showcases not just a new gadget but an entire ecosystem of robots capable of adapting to user needs and performing tasks beyond conventional household functions.