Second World Humanoid Robot Games kick off in Beijing
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games opened in Beijing with 2,056 robots from 16 countries competing in 51 disciplines, showing advanced AI and mechatronics.
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World Robotics Conference 2026 opens in Beijing
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