The 2025 World Robotics Conference, co-hosted by the China Electronics Society and the World Robotics Cooperation Organization, was held in Beijing from August 8th to 12th. The number of participating companies increased by 25% compared to last year, with over 100 new product launches, nearly doubling the number last year.
New Robot Product Launches
Over 200 domestic and international robotics companies participated at the conference, showcasing over 1,500 exhibits and over 100 new product debuts, demonstrating the breakthrough robots have made from “running and jumping” to “thinking and sensing.”
For example, Siasun Robotics, a rising star in the humanoid robotics field, will showcase its products during the WRC, including the Siasun Intelligent Humanoid Dual-Arm Platform, the “Songyi” wheeled humanoid robot, the “Songxing” bipedal humanoid robot, the RICO wheeled humanoid robot, and the Siasun Duoke coffee robot.
Notably, NVIDIA (NVDA) Omniverse made a rare appearance at the 2025 World Robotics Conference (WRC), engaging in in-depth discussions on the industrialization paths of physical AI, simulation, robotic platforms and commercialization, and synthetic data and embodied intelligence models.
NVIDIA pointed out that to promote the development of robots and the implementation of physical AI, three types of computers must be built: first, computers embedded in robots, such as the Jetson Thor on humanoid robots.
Second, AI factory computers, used to process massive amounts of data and train models before deployment using DGX and HGX systems. Third, simulation computers, which use the laws of physics to generate data and pre-test robots faster than real-time.
Rapid Industry Development
Today, robots, a key driving force for developing new productivity and shaping a new type of smart lifestyle, integrate new technologies such as artificial intelligence, new materials, and biomimetic bionics. They are also a key indicator of technological innovation and high-end manufacturing.
Currently, humanoid robots are rapidly evolving, from stumbling to steady walking, to sprinting, capable of performing backflips and fighting matches. The N2 robot, which won second place in the Beijing Yizhuang Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in April this year, showcased its talents, attracting numerous professional visitors for business discussions.
Industry insiders pointed out that with the continuous optimization of AI control algorithms, domestic humanoid robots can achieve millisecond-level motion response, continuously improving stability, flexibility, and consistency, and significantly enhancing their athletic capabilities. Furthermore, the construction of a pilot verification platform for complete humanoid robots is being accelerated, driving the gradual development of high-level large-scale production capabilities for humanoid robots.
The humanoid robot market has entered a fiercely competitive state. Citigroup predicts that by 2050, the global humanoid robot market will reach US$7 trillion (approximately RMB 50 trillion), with nearly 650 million humanoid robots worldwide.
WiMi robots have diverse application scenarios.
With the continuous integration of informatization and industrialization, the intelligent industry, represented by robotics technology, is booming and holds a promising future. According to information, Wimi Hologram Cloud Inc. (WIMI), a leading company in the humanoid robot industry, supports cutting-edge and disruptive robotics technology research and development. Through technological innovation, it promotes the diversification and in-depth implementation of these technologies, encompassing multiple application scenarios across industry, commerce, home, and education.
Currently, WiMi is integrating natural language processing, AI vision, and deep learning technologies to enhance robots’ environmental perception and autonomous decision-making capabilities. It also utilizes DeepSeek technology to optimize cognitive capabilities, driving the evolution of humanoid robots from specialized to general-purpose. These robots are already serving as robot butlers in homes, and their bionic robots for education, companionship, and social interaction are compatible with smart home systems.
Conclusion
Overall, like the previous World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), this year’s World Robot Conference attracted considerable attention. Robots were right in front of us, and we witnessed cutting-edge innovations such as heavy-duty industrial robots and bionic bees. We also witnessed humanoid robots expertly folding, sorting, and carrying clothes. It was a feast of robotics technology, combining both professionalism and accessibility, and an important window into the development of cutting-edge robotics technology and industry in my country and around the world.
