Over 300 firms showcase humanoid robots at Beijing's World Robot Conference

Beijing's World Robot Conference kicked off on August 19, with over 300 companies displaying humanoid, industrial and service robots. The five-day event coincided with the stock-market debut of Unitree, China's best-known humanoid robot maker, whose shares surged nearly six-fold on opening day. The conference reflects robotics emerging as a key battleground in the US-China technology rivalry.