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Robot conference in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 20 Kyodo - A robot carries a box on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products. (Kyodo)

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics fight each other on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Humanoid robots developed by Unitree Robotics dance on the second day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, 2026.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot washes a dish on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Robots developed by Unitree Robotics perform on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot carries a box on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot peels a cucumber on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot peels a banana on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot developed by Unitree Robotics (back) is on display on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot walks carrying a woman on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot developed by Unitree Robotics is on display on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

People walk dog robots on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A humanoid robot plays football with a child on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A humanoid robot plays football with a child on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

Robots developed by Unitree Robotics perform on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot developed by Unitree Robotics plays table tennis on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A humanoid robot talks to a visitor on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot threads a needle on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot threads a needle on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

A robot takes a fighting stance on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

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Robot conference in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 8 Kyodo - A robot prepares a meal on the first day of the World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 8, 2025. About 200 Chinese and foreign companies exhibited some 1,500 robots for the five-day event. (Kyodo)

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A girl interacts with a robot pet at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Visitors interact with a humanoid robot for parts sorting at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A robot of Unitree Robotics warms up before a boxing match at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A visitor shakes hands with a robot at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A robot shows its function at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A housekeeping robot is displayed at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A package sorting robot is displayed at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A robot competes in boxing at the booth of Unitree Robotics during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Humanoid robots are displayed at a robot mall in Beijing, capital of China, August 6, 2025. The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A humanoid robot supported smart factory automation inspection system is displayed at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Robots compete in boxing at the booth of Unitree Robotics during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A mechanical hand pours water during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Children interact with a fruit-picking robot during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Humanoid robots play soccer at the booth of Booster Robotics during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Visitors take photos of a humanoid robot at a robot mall in Beijing, capital of China, August 6, 2025. The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Humanoid robots perform at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Bionic robots display flying skills during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A humanoid robot shakes hands with visitors at a robot mall in Beijing, capital of China, August 6, 2025. The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A humanoid robot welcomes customers at a themed restaurant in Beijing, capital of China, August 6, 2025. The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A humanoid robot transports items at the booth of UBTECH during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A robot band performs at a themed restaurant in Beijing, capital of China, August 6, 2025. The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

A humanoid robot is displayed at the booth of Noetix Robotics at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Humanoid robots play soccer at the booth of Booster Robotics during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 11, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on Friday features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Robot dogs are exhibited during the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

People visit the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Robot Conference - Beijing

Humanoid robots are displayed at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, August 8, 2025. The WRC 2025 showcases rapidly advancing embodied intelligence technology, with humanoid robots as the highlight, demonstrating significant progress achieved globally and particularly in China, while the event also serves to illuminate a wide range of future commercial application scenarios. Themed "Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent," the five-day conference that opened on August 8 features forums, exhibitions, competitions and networking events -- with over 200 robotics companies from around the world presenting their latest innovations. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM