First Steps? Honor's Humanoid Robot Makes Its Debut With a Moonwalk and a Backflip

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In what was definitely the most showstopping moment of Mobile World Congress so far, Honor's brand-new humanoid robot hit the stage on Sunday with a dance number choreographed to Believer by Imagine Dragons.

This is the first time a phone-maker has unveiled a humanoid robot, setting Honor apart from its Android rivals in a big way. 

Alongside four ...