A robot plays table tennis at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled to run from Friday to Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and cultural and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, with a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands among the highlights.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
A robot makes a balloon toy at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled to run from Friday to Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and cultural and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, with a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands among the highlights.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
A robot makes a balloon toy at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled to run from Friday to Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and cultural and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, with a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands among the highlights.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
Visitors watch a robot play soccer at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and culture and entertainment experiences, and cutting-edge AI products, with highlights including a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)
Visitors watch as a robot demonstrates its ability to sort items at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI, cultural and entertainment experiences, and cutting-edge AI products, with highlights including a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
A visitor takes a photo of a robot that combines performance and interactive features at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and cultural and entertainment experiences, and cutting-edge AI products, with a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands among the highlights.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
A visitor interacts with a small robot at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will feature smart devices, AI plus culture and entertainment experiences, cutting-edge AI products, and among the highlights will be a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
Visitors watch a robot perform a traditional tea ceremony at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI, cultural and entertainment experiences, and cutting-edge AI products, with highlights including a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
Visitors admire “Xia Lan,” a humanoid robot with lifelike skin, twinkling eyes, and a warm, soothing voice, at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will feature smart devices, AI, cultural and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products on display. One of the highlights is the dexterous hands that utilize AI.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)
Photo of Unitree’s GD-01 robot at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled to run from Friday to Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and cultural and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, with highlights including a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)
A “robot volunteer” is interviewed at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance held in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and culture and entertainment experiences, and cutting-edge AI products, with highlights including a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
A visitor poses for a photo with a humanoid robot at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 17, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will feature smart devices, AI-plus culture and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, with one highlight being a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
A photo of a small robot at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will feature smart devices, AI and culture and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products on display, with a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands among the highlights.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
A robot performs at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance held in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and cultural and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, with a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands among the highlights.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
A photo of a companion robot at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Conference on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, eastern China, on July 18, 2026. The event, scheduled for Friday through Monday, will showcase smart devices, AI and cultural and entertainment experiences, and a wide range of cutting-edge AI products, with a variety of humanoid robots and AI-powered dexterous hands among the highlights.
During the event, various intelligent robots will be exhibited that are adapted to various scenes of industrial production and daily life. Notably, the country’s annual production of humanoid robots is expected to exceed 100,000 units this year. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
