WRC 2026 Set to Open in Beijing: Preview of the Latest in Humanoid Robotics with NVIDIA, ABB, and More

World Robot Conference (WRC) is set to open its doors from August 8–12, 2026 at the Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. This year’s theme, “Empowering Robots with Intelligence, Enhancing Embodied Intelligence,” reflects the ongoing evolution of humanoid robotics and embodied AI.

Jointly hosted by the China Electronics Society and the World Robot Cooperation Organization, WRC 2025 features the World Robot Expo, World Robot Contest, and a series of high-level forums, keynotes, opening and closing ceremonies, all highlighting the forefront of global robotics innovation.

A Global Showcase of Robotic Innovation

WRC 2026 brings together 220 leading domestic and international robotics companies, including major players like ABB, KUKA, Festo, Fourier Intelligence, Unitree Robotics, ZhiYuan Robotics, CITIC Heavy Industries, and many more. The exhibition spans 50,000 square meters, featuring over 1,500 exhibits and 100+ product debuts.

Highlights include:

• Humanoid robots
• Quadrupeds
• Rescue & inspection robots
• Collaborative robots
• Soft robotic grippers
• Miniature actuators
• Precision sensors and more

Humanoid Robot Highlights: A Preview of Breakthroughs

Fourier Intelligence (Booth B111)

Debuting the GR-3, its first humanoid robot focused on interactive companionship in medical and elderly care. The GR-3 features a soft-skin design and full-sensory interaction system, enhancing emotional interaction and companionship.

Luming Robotics (Booth B121)

Introducing two disruptive robots:

• Lumos LUS2: A full-size humanoid robot with the ability to spring up in 1 second, a significant leap over the industry standard of 3–5 seconds.
• MOS: An embodied dual-arm robot with a 50 kg payload, 150% above current industry averages—ideal for logistics and industrial automation.

SEER (Booth B211)

Presenting a suite of intelligent systems including humanoid robots, quadrupeds, and software platforms. A 1:1 real-world demo area will simulate industrial transport, autonomous indoor navigation, and more.

Vita Dynamics (Booth B204)

Unveiling the VITA companion robot, capable of fully autonomous path planning and crowd navigation. Through natural language interaction, VITA performs actions such as sitting, shaking hands, and more. Pre-orders start in October, with full launch in Q4 2025.

Hexagon (Qingdao) (Booth A119)

Launching AEON, an industrial humanoid robot powered by Hexagon’s world-class sensors, AI-driven spatial intelligence, and motion systems. AEON targets sectors such as automotive, aerospace, logistics, and smart manufacturing.

Oushark Robotics (Booth B113)

Announcing its first consumer-grade exoskeleton robot—VIATRIX, under the theme “Power Your Move”, officially launching at WRC 2025.

Weijing Intelligence (Booth B208)

Demonstrating kitchen and logistics applications of its AGV-based humanoid robot, including real-time product interaction.

GAC Group (Booth A117)

Revealing GoMate, a third-gen embodied humanoid robot. Highlights:

• 1.75m height, 38 degrees of freedom
• Switchable wheel/leg hybrid drive
• Top speed: 15 km/h
• Energy savings of over 80% compared to similar products
• Supports remote, local, and autonomous control with built-in large language model

StarSee AI (Booth B120)

Debuting the G-0 model, powered by a groundbreaking VLA model (Visual-Language-Action). With just a natural language command, visitors can watch the robot clean a bedroom in a live demo, showcasing end-to-end physical intelligence.

Zibianliang (Booth B106)

Releasing a new humanoid robot body and a 20-DOF dexterous hand, featuring 62 degrees of freedom and multimodal sensing (vision, touch, force) for complex task execution.

Spotlight on Dexterous Hands: Technological Leap in Robotic Manipulation

Xynova (Booth C502)

Launching the Xynova Flex 1, the world’s first mass-produced tendon-driven dexterous hand with high degrees of freedom. Performance details and live demonstrations will be available at the booth.

Lingxin Robotics (Booth C406)

Presenting the Linker Hand L20, an industrial-grade dexterous hand with 20 active DOFs, replicating natural human grasping with precision control and self-developed actuators.

Ruiyan Zhikong (Booth C402)

Showcasing a series of dexterous hands with interactive demos and giveaways. Following a recent multi-million yuan angel investment round, the company aims to accelerate its role in core robotic components.

Dahuan Robotics (Booth A100)

Revealing the DH-5-6 tactile dexterous hand and a range of innovative applications like:

• Potato chip handling
• Mahjong tile manipulation
• Weight lifting
• CPU assembly
• Remote operations
• Maglev circular lines