SMRTR TechMay 25, 2026The Next Web

China is giving every humanoid robot a 29-character ID code, and over 28,000 already have one

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China launched a national ID system giving each humanoid robot a unique 29-character code tracking it from production to recycling, logging performance, maintenance, and AI history. Over 28,000 robots already have IDs. With no similar system in the US or Europe, China is building regulatory infrastructure while others are still debating readiness.

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