With 373 exhibitors, over 3,000 robotic products and 311new models on display, robots came ready for real jobs, carrying out tasks like equipment inspection, goods sorting, laundry folding and pasta cooking.

Chinese humanoid robot makers shipped over 18,500 units in H1 2026, capturing 97% of global volume. AgiBot and Unitree lead as US firms lag

The industry is seeing a shift from flashy demonstrations, like kickboxing and dancing, to real-world deployment.