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World AI Conference showcases cutting-edge general embodied AI products in Shanghai
By Xinhua Published: Jul 20, 2026 01:51 PM
A robot fetches a pack of mock medicine from a shelf during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

A robot fetches a pack of mock medicine from a shelf during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)


A robot takes over an object from a staff member during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

A robot takes over an object from a staff member during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)


A robot hands beverage to visitors during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

A robot hands beverage to visitors during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)


A robot fetches a bottled beverage from a shelf during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

A robot fetches a bottled beverage from a shelf during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)


Visitors are seen in front of a robot company's booth during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

Visitors are seen in front of a robot company's booth during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)


A robot demonstrates precision operation during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

A robot demonstrates precision operation during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)


A robot opens the door of a washing machine to load clothes for laundering during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

A robot opens the door of a washing machine to load clothes for laundering during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)


A robot sorts out packages during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

A robot sorts out packages during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 19, 2026. The ongoing 2026 World AI Conference turns out to be a highly competitive arena for general embodied AI products from more than 200 providers. It refers to a general-purpose intelligence system that enables robots to perform variable tasks and adapt to different application scenarios. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)