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Robots Need Clothes Too Seoul Firm Puts Humanoids On Catwalk
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'Robots Need Clothes Too’: Seoul Firm Puts Humanoids on Catwalk

May 29, 2026 Asia Financial, Vishakha Saxena Asia Financial

The robot models at the Seoul fashion show appeared to be a humanoid made by Chinese startup Unitree, which are popular due to their relatively low cost.

'Robots Need Clothes Too’: Seoul Firm Puts Humanoids on Catwalk. The robot models at the Seoul fashion show appeared to be a humanoid made by Chinese startup Unitree, which are popular due to their relatively low cost. A humanoid robot presents creations at Galaxy Corporation's 'Mach33: Physical AI Fashion Show' in Seoul. There were no naked robots in sight at a Seoul fashion show with a high-tech twist, where pairs of people and humanoids hit the catwalk in matching outfits. A tasselled blue Texan-style ensemble — complete with a cowboy hat for the robot — and a retro silver puffer jacket were among the looks showcased at the event on Thursday. Each human model and their shorter android companion took turns to strut their stuff in unison on stage. The designs, including silky dresses and billowing space-age black trousers, not dissimilar...