The 2025 World Robot Conference kicked off in Beijing, China, on August 8, running for five days and showcasing more than 50 humanoid robot manufacturers.

The 2025 World Robot Conference is taking place this week in Beijing, marking the event’s tenth anniversary with the largest number of participating companies yet.

Two humanoid robots engage in a boxing match on August 8, 2025, during the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing. The event features over 1,500 cutting-edge products from domestic and international companies, up 25 percent from the previous edition. Photo: Li Hao/GT

AsianFin -- The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) officially opened today in Yizhuang, Beijing, and will run until August 12, bringing together global thought leaders, top robotics firms, and a record number of humanoid robots for what is being hailed as the most significant robotics industry event to date.

The World Robot Conference is currently underway in Beijing. It comes as some analysts say China has overtaken the US in the robotics race, particularly when it comes to humanoid robots. In the past year Chinese humanoid robots have danced in lunar New Year celebrations,

EngineAI, an innovation practitioner in humanoid robotics, showcased its latest advancements and a range of cutti

China showcases new AI and robots, calls for global cooperation at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing.