https://en.people.cn/n3/2026/0529/c90000-20461972.html

The initiative establishes a unified framework to ensure safety, accountability and standardized governance. It is anchored by a national full life-cycle management service platform for humanoid robots. The platform is spearheaded by the standardization body of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and serves as the operational backbone for the new regulatory specification, which mandates that every humanoid robot be assigned the unique identity code.

Developed by leading national standardization bodies, this digital identifier acts as a comprehensive “passport” for each machine. It enables end-to-end traceability across the robot’s entire lifespan — from manufacturing and sales to daily usage and eventual recycling.

The 29-digit code is structured into four segments: a 2-digit country code, a 4-digit enterprise code, a 6-digit product model code, and a 17-digit serial number. Together, these elements form the foundation of a robust traceability system, allowing for precise identification and tracking. The new standard enforces a strict “no code, no market access” rule. All robots sold or deployed domestically must be registered accordingly. Manufacturers are obligated to recall products upon the discovery of common defects, while the refurbishment and resale of scrapped robots are strictly prohibited.

Over 100 companies have signed up to the scheme since its launch, issuing full life-cycle codes to more than 28,000 units across 200 product models.

This initiative not only provides the technical groundwork for international mutual recognition and cross-border circulation but also strengthens China’s role in shaping global standards and competitiveness in the sector.