World Robot Conference in Beijing, China
The World Robot Conference in Beijing, China showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries.
- This photo taken on October 20, 2016 shows visitors watching a humanoid robot writing calligraphy during the 2016 World Robot Conference in Beijing. More than 2,000 contestants from different countries and regions take part in the conference on October 20 to 25. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
- This photo taken on October 20, 2016 shows former Chinese basketball star Yao Ming watching a robot playing badminton during the 2016 World Robot Conference in Beijing. More than 2,000 contestants from different countries and regions take part in the conference on October 20 to 25. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
- This photo taken on October 20, 2016 shows visitors watching a robot from YASKAWA welding during the 2016 World Robot Conference in Beijing. More than 2,000 contestants from different countries and regions take part in the conference on October 20 to 25. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
- This photo taken on October 20, 2016 shows a visitor reading the instruction book of a smart robot during the 2016 World Robot Conference in Beijing. More than 2,000 contestants from different countries and regions take part in the conference on October 20 to 25. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
- This photo taken on October 20, 2016 shows a visitor trying a robot which can treat cervical spondylosis during the 2016 World Robot Conference in Beijing. More than 2,000 contestants from different countries and regions take part in the conference on October 20 to 25. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)
- A child reaches out to a robotic dog displayed at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- A child pretends to shoot a companion robot during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- Children dance with a companion robot displayed at the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- A robot writes calligraphy at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- A man walks with boxes of companion robots outside the venue for the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- Visitors look at the Canbot companion robot during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- Children cheer on a robot that plays badminton during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- Visitors try to communicate with a robot during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- Pepper, a companion robot from e-commerce giant Alibaba, attracts visitors during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
- Pepper, a companion robot from e-commerce giant Alibaba, attracts visitors during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China’s burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)