WRC 2026 (Aug 19-23, Beijing): 300+ exhibitors, 150+ debuts, 71 side events, 6,000+ teams. Complete schedule and five storylines worth watching.
China's national economy remained stable in the first seven months of 2026, with robot-led high-tech manufacturing outpacing the industrial average by 8.5 percentage points, signaling accelerated industrial upgrading.
The STAR 200 ETF (588240) surged over 4.2% as semiconductor, CPO, and robotics sectors rallied. SK Hynix's massive investment and memory price hikes fuel the semiconductor uptrend.
Since August, A-share tech stocks have seen rotation-driven gains across humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces, and optical modules. Brokerages say the repair trend persists but emphasize that funding constraints and AI narrative shifts will likely lead to structural opportunities.
Driven by summer demand from shopping malls, cultural tourism, and family companionship, China's robot rental market is booming, with the market size expected to exceed 10 billion yuan this year.
On Wednesday, most US sector ETFs rose, with semiconductor ETF gaining 2.32% and solar ETF falling 0.70%.
This article introduces a new series on robotics roadmaps from leading countries. It explains why roadmaps are important for the robotics community and outlines key examples from the US, EU, and China.
Global humanoid robot shipments tripled year-over-year in the first half of 2024, with Chinese manufacturers capturing over 97% of the market, led by AgiBot and Unitree.
In the first half of 2026, China's humanoid robot sector added 116,000 new enterprises, a 9.5% year-on-year increase, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation.
Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing announced that the company shipped over 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, the highest globally, showcasing its leadership in commercializing general-purpose robots.
Geek+ and Interact Analysis have released a white paper on robotic combination solutions, which integrate pallet shuttles and picking robots to address complex warehousing challenges. The market for such solutions is expected to grow from $1.4 billion in 2024 to nearly $3 billion by 2030, with strong adoption in retail, FMCG, and manufacturing.
China's humanoid robot industry is set to quintuple production in 2026, with AgiBot and Unitree dominating as a duopoly. However, deployment lags behind manufacturing, as most robots remain in research settings, highlighting the gap between production and actual use.
With just 16 days to go, the 2026 World Robot Conference reveals its distinguished lineup of main forum speakers. Global experts will gather to discuss frontier robotics technologies and industry innovations.
The 2026 World Robot Conference opens in 17 days, revealing the second batch of main forum speakers. Global experts will discuss frontier technologies and industry trends, with more announcements to come.
With 25 days to go, the 2026 World Robot Conference will feature over 60 parallel events across four themes: frontier tech, applications, industry ecosystem, and global cooperation. The events aim to bridge innovation with real-world deployment, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
The 2026 World Robot Conference will feature four exhibition halls: Innovation, Collaboration, Manufacturing, and Fun. These halls will showcase cutting-edge robotics, international cooperation, core components, and interactive experiences.
With 30 days remaining until the 2026 World Robot Conference, organizers launch a daily countdown series to reveal key highlights. The event will showcase global innovations, from components to complete robots, and feature international competitions and insights from industry leaders.