Robots showcase calligraphy and football skills at Beijing expo

The 2024 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing on Wednesday with various robots showcasing a vast array of skills from calligraphy to football.

Thousands attended the opening day, including young families. According to the organizer, the five-day event will convene 416 guests, including preeminent scientists from across the world, entrepreneurs and academicians, to chart the future of humanoid robots. Furthermore, 169 global companies, including ABB, Tesla, Kuka and SMC, will show their 600-plus exhibits throughout the conference.