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Published August 21, 2026

China’s robot makers display latest humanoid robots at conference in Beijing

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China kicked off the 2026 World Robot Conference with companies showcasing the country’s expanding robotics industry. Organizers say around 3,000 products will be showcased. Some of the humanoids danced, and one even played ping pong with a human opponent. (AP video: Wayne Zhang and Wu Jia)

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