Whether you’re curious to see a robot fold laundry, thinking about bringing home a robot dog or a humanoid companion for emotional support, or just want to watch robots box and dance, Beijing is the place to be right now.
China’s 2026 World Robot Conference kicked off on Wednesday, with companies highlighting the country’s expanding robotics industry as it pushes to shift robots from flashy demos into practical, everyday use in factories and beyond.
Organizers say around 3,000 products will be showcased during the five-day event. Despite the conference's name, there was no sign of other countries exhibiting.
One of the main attractions on Wednesday was the booth of Unitree, one of China’s leading humanoid robot makers, where some of its models boxed and danced. One even played ping pong with a human opponent.
The opening of the conference coincided with Unitree’s stock market debut in Shanghai.
