2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing--China Econ

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)