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World Robot Conference

The World Robot Conference is an annual international event held in Beijing, China, that showcases advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation. Organized by the China Association for Science and Technology and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the conference features exhibitions, forums, and competitions highlighting industrial, service, and humanoid robots. It serves as a global platform for researchers, companies, and policymakers to exchange ideas and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of robotics and intelligent manufacturing.

4,000 Robots Descend on Beijing as China’s Robotics Boom Explodes

August 22, 2026 by Mike Kalil
China's next-generation robots

Sparks flew, quite literally, as Beijing became the center of a rapidly accelerating global robotics race that just entered a new phase.

China’s Fake Humans Creep Out of the Uncanny Valley

July 26, 2026September 21, 2025 by Mike Kalil
China's Fake Human Era

As China’s humanoid robots march into everyday life, they’re becoming harder to distinguish from real people.

Chinese Firm Develops Humanoid Robot for Surrogate Pregnancies

November 2, 2025August 20, 2025 by Mike Kalil
China's Surrogate Pregnancy Humanoid Robot

As China scales production of humanoid robots, its scientists are now extending the technology into the most intimate frontier of human life.

Beijing Holds First World Humanoid Robot Games as Anduril Brings Defense Tech to NASCAR

November 2, 2025August 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Unitree G1 humanoid kickboxing robot and Anduril NASCAR racecar

As tensions simmer between the US and China, it’s manifesting into bold displays where innovation doubles as a show of power.

Shockingly Lifelike Fantasy Elf AI Robot Predicts Emotions

May 14, 2026January 15, 2025 by Mike Kalil
AheadForm's Real Elf female humanoid robot head

Chinese startup Aheadform just unveiled the first in its Real Elf series of AI-powered robotic heads.

2024’s Most Viral Moments in Robotics That Shocked the World

November 2, 2025December 23, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Top Viral Moments in Robotics in 2024

The year 2024 was, by all accounts, a blockbuster year for robotics.

Astribot Autonomously Makes Coffee with Physical Intelligence’s New AI Training Model

November 2, 2025November 21, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration of autonomous coffee making by a humanoid robot

The Astribot S1 humanoid robot can make coffee autonomously with training from Physical Intelligence’s buzzy AI model that helps robots see, understand, and act.

Deep Robotics’ New Humanoid Robot with Autonomous Learning Capabilities

May 4, 2026October 28, 2024 by Mike Kalil
DEEP Robotics DR01 humanoid robot

The AI-powered Deep Robotics DR01 is a hands-on learner. The autonomous learning is fueled by AI and big data training.

China Steps Up Efforts to Dominate Humanoid Robotics Market

November 1, 2025October 14, 2024 by Mike Kalil
China AI Robotics Ilustration

China is stepping up its efforts to lead the global humanoid robotics market.

Sophia’s Sister Ria, Fourier GR-2, XPENG PX5, ISRO Humanoid Skull, Aheadform

May 4, 2026August 29, 2024 by Mike Kalil

At UC San Diego, an advanced AI robot named RIA helps students prepare for real-world medical patient care.

AI Robots: Atlas Returns, WRC 2024, DisneyResearchHub’s Latest, Bionic E-Skin, Legless Florida Robot

May 4, 2026August 24, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Alex by Boardwalk Robotics

Atlas, Boston Dynamics’s iconic humanoid robot, is back in action. Atlas Warms Up This is fresh footage of the new …

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