China's Autonomous Delivery Robots Begin Overnight Operations as Neolix Expands Fleet

China is scaling its autonomous delivery robot fleet to operate during overnight hours, marking a significant shift in the country's logistics automation strategy. Leading autonomous vehicle startup Neolix has deployed more than 10,000 robovans across 300 cities and is now prioritizing nighttime deliveries as a major growth opportunity, with founder Yu Enyuan calling the sector a "blue ocean" market in statements made in May 2026.