Humanoid Robot Adam Plays Keytar at Fest

Humanoid Robot Adam Plays Keytar at Music Fest

April 15, 2026

Discover how PNDbotics' humanoid robot Adam performed keytar with Hu Yutong at VOYAGEX Music Festival. Robotics advances in entertainment.

PNDbotics’ humanoid robot Adam made its stage debut at the VOYAGEX Music Festival in Changchun, China, on July 12, 2025.² The robot joined musician Hu Yutong’s band, playing a keytar in a performance that blended technology with live music.¹ This event highlighted how robotics can enter entertainment spaces.

PNDbotics and the Adam Line

PNDbotics is a Chinese startup focused on manufacturing humanoid robots.¹ The company has developed several models in the Adam robot line, all currently in prototype stages.⁶ These robots share a bipedal design with mechanical legs and hands.

The Adam-SP model, featured at the festival, stands 5.5 feet tall and weighs about 136 pounds.¹ It has five-digit articulating hands designed for precise tasks like playing instruments.⁴ Pricing for the Adam-SP is around $100,000, while the Adam-U model was available for pre-order at $45,000.¹

The VOYAGEX Festival Performance

During the show, the humanoid robot Adam was dressed in a loose grey sweatshirt with the hood up, a long face mask, and Yeezy-style sneakers.¹ It stood behind and to the right of Hu Yutong’s drumkit platform.¹ A support team was on hand to make sure the pre-programmed keytar sequence went smoothly.⁴

Adam remained relatively static during the performance, focusing on the instrument.¹ The robot’s hands handled the keytar effectively, showing off its capabilities.⁴ This was a pre-programmed routine rather than live improvisation.

Technical Features of Adam

Adam is a bipedal humanoid with advanced mechanical components.¹ Its articulating hands allow for dexterous movements needed in music performance.⁴ The design supports various demonstrations beyond just walking or basic tasks.

All Adam models follow similar specs for height and build.¹ PNDbotics partnered with Noitom for an upcoming product launch.⁶ This collaboration aims to bring the robots to market soon.

Impact on Entertainment and Art

The performance shows robotics applications in live entertainment.³ It represents a new way to combine tech innovation with artistic expression.² Crowds got to see humanoid robot Adam in action on stage.

One fun idea from observers is a full metal band of humanoid robots — see what they did there?¹ Such concepts push the boundaries of tech and music. Events like this could become more common as robots improve.

Paths Forward / Looking Ahead

PNDbotics plans an official launch of the Adam robot at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in September 2025.⁶ This event will showcase the technology to a global audience and potential buyers. Advancements in humanoid capabilities, like those seen in Adam, point to broader uses in entertainment and beyond. The company continues to explore new technological and artistic endeavors.

As robots like the humanoid robot Adam become more refined, they may join bands regularly. Pre-programmed shows could evolve into more dynamic interactions with human performers. This blend of robotics and art opens doors for innovative festivals and concerts. Challenges remain in making robots fully autonomous on stage.

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