Robots stage a football match during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
Robot components are displayed during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
Visitors take selfies during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Photo by Bi Shanghong/Xinhua)
Robotic dogs are displayed during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Photo by Bi Shanghong/Xinhua)
Robots are displayed during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows an exterior view of the venue for the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
A robot dances for visitors during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
A visitor takes photos of a humanoid robot during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
Children watch a performance by small-sized robots during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Photo by Bi Shanghong/Xinhua)
A small-sized robot for educational purposes is displayed during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
An orthopedic surgical robot is displayed during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
A cartoonized robot interacts with children during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
Dexterous robotic hands are displayed during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
A robotic dog for detection is displayed during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
A robot demonstrates sewing skills during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
A robot demonstrates package sorting skills during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
People visit the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
A robot demonstrates housekeeping skills during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
A visitor tries remotely controlled robotic arms during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
A robot demonstrates item-fetching skills during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 19, 2026. Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)
