The finals of the 2026 World Robot Contest, a key event of the 2026 World Robot Conference, brings together over 10,000 participants from more than 20 countries. Competitions cover technological innovation, industrial application and science popularization. Challenges include co‑robot contests focusing on embodied intelligence, BCI brain‑controlled robot events for healthcare‑oriented tech, and youth‑oriented robot design competitions to foster future tech talent. Photos: Li Hao/GT