
People watch robots performing rope jumping during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A robot takes a piece of clothes out of a washing machine and puts it into a dryer during a simulated daily life scenario at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A robot demonstrates breakfast-making abilities during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A child interacts with a companion robot during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A humanoid robot plays football with a boy during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

People watch a tour guide robot during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A robot takes goods ordered by customers at a simulated retail shop scenario during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

People watch a hand shadow dance of robot hands during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A robot demonstrates multi-tasking abilities during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A humanoid robot delivers flowers to visitors during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A robot interacts with visitors during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

A robot makes cocktails during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

A robot band performs during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

Visitors watch a robot boxing performance during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

A robot makes a rubbing work during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

Crab-shaped robots dance during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

A robot gives a drink to a staff member during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Xie Han)

A humanoid robot works at a store during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

A robot and a staff member demonstrate human-robot collaboration during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries, with over 3,000 products on display, including more than 300 debuts. (Xinhua/Xie Han)



