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Chinese robotics firms unveil smarter robot hands in Beijing

8/23/2026

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Chinese robotics firms showcased breakthroughs at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, with 300 exhibitors and 3,000 products.
Exhibitor Wang Jinxian said demand for smarter joint modules and sensors is rising.
Exhibitor Wang Peng said robotic hands will add “brain” software for planning and control.

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Historical Context

China’s 2015 Made in China 2025 plan shifted policy from low-cost manufacturing to high-value robotics, prompting substantial subsidies and making China the world’s largest industrial-robot user. By 2024 the plan had met 86 percent of its 260 targets, a momentum showcased at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, where officials Wang Jinxian and Wang Peng presented new smart-hand technologies.

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Story summary

Chinese robotics firms showcased breakthroughs at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, with 300 exhibitors and 3,000 products.
Exhibitor Wang Jinxian said demand for smarter joint modules and sensors is rising.
Exhibitor Wang Peng said robotic hands will add “brain” software for planning and control.

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