From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference
Summary
China hosted the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, showcasing around 3,000 robotic products including robot dogs, humanoid robots, and industrial robots. The event highlighted China’s growing robotics industry and its efforts to apply these technologies in real-world settings like factories and emotional support.Key Facts
- The conference took place at the Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Beijing.
- About 3,000 robotics products were displayed during the five-day event.
- China’s Unitree, a leading humanoid robot maker, demonstrated robots that can box, dance, and play ping pong.
- Unitree also made its stock market debut in Shanghai on the conference day.
- UBTECH, another major Chinese robotics company, presented industrial robots and humanoid robots designed for emotional care.
- Some humanoid robots can talk, show facial expressions, and move their necks and hands; one emotional-care model cost about $24,000.
- The U.S. Federal Communications Commission recently banned imports of foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national security concerns linked to China.
- Experts note many humanoid robots are still better at performing shows than completing practical tasks.
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