A robot competitor checks bookshelves for misplaced books during a library scenario event at the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on August 16, 2026. Photo: VCG

　　The World Robot Conference 2026 will be held from August 19 to 23 in Beijing"s Yizhuang, which is expected to showcase robust industrial vitality and innovative momentum in China"s robotics sector.

　　This year"s event is expected to feature more than 2,000 exhibits presented by more than 300 exhibitors, and it has received support from nearly 30 international organizations, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the International Federation of Robotics, and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations.

　　More than 150 new products will make their global debuts at the conference, up 21 percent year-on-year.

　　Behind these striking figures lies a more significant story: China"s robotics industry is no longer a showcase for a handful of star players, but a full-scale industrial transformation - one that mobilizes the entire supply chain in a collective push toward large-scale deployment that tackles real-world challenges. The surge in new product launches shows that the sector has entered an era defined by mature product definition, integrated supply chains, and efficient cost control.

　　Major domestic events and performances surrounding robots have drawn widespread attention both domestically and internationally this year. While people are impressed by the ever-improving smoothness of robot motions, there are also skeptics questioning how long it will take before these robots can perform genuinely useful work.