This is the impressive moment a robot replicated human facial expressions in China.

Footage shows an elderly man holding a camera phone linked to the model's face placed on a table in Shanghai on December 7.

The man moved his head, causing the 'female' robot, adorned with a black wig, to mirror the movement.

The robot then opened its mouth as the man did, drawing awe and laughter from students who were amazed by the robot's capabilities.

The robot also displayed lively reactions, with its eyes widening during the test.

The robot is a project developed by university students as part of their institution's research and development in robotics.

Human and animal robots are being developed in several countries, with China and the United States leading the 'tech arms race.'

A military-style robot dog was even seen protecting President-Elect Donald Trump in Florida earlier this month.

Musk—who played a prominent role in the recent US election victory of Donald Trump—recently presented Optimus, describing it as a multi-functional assistant capable of handling household chores, playing with children, and assisting with various repetitive tasks.