From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference

China held the World Robot Conference in Beijing to showcase its expanding robotics industry, featuring demonstrations from companies like Unitree and UBTECH. Exhibitors showcased advanced models ranging from emotional care humanoids to industrial helper robots. The conference took place amid heightened geopolitical tension, following a ban by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on imports of new foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots.