The World Robot Conference (WRC) 2026 returns to Beijing as one of the world's largest robotics showcases, drawing leading humanoid, industrial and service-robot makers from China and beyond. Here's what the event is and why it matters.
What is the World Robot Conference?
Held annually in Beijing, WRC combines a conference, an expo and a robot competition. It has become a key barometer of China's fast-moving robotics industry, where domestic players such as Unitree Robotics and other humanoid developers demonstrate their latest platforms.
Why it matters in 2026
With humanoids moving from demos to production, WRC 2026 is a focal point for the humanoid robotics market — from new hardware reveals to mass-deployment signals like humanoid robots working in Chinese smart factories.
What to watch
Expect new humanoid and quadruped launches, industrial-automation deployments and AI-control demos as Chinese and global firms compete for the next phase of embodied AI.