Elf ears, silicone skin and a remarkably expressive face. ๐ธ๐ค Robot24 correspondent Betty got an up-close look at AheadFormโs Elf Xuan at World Robot Conference in Beijing โ where crowds were lining up for photos.
JAKA says it has deployed more than 30,000 robots globally. ๐ค Robot24 correspondent Rick saw its retail-focused system in Beijing, where the robot used vision and navigation to approach shelves and retrieve items after an order was placed on a tablet.
A standard tech interview with https://t.co/DQTh7odabK? Not quite!
We tested the AGIBOT A2 during our latest hands-on demo in Milton Keynes.
Robot24 correspondent Vagner sat down with the humanoid to ask a few standard questions about its battery life and preferences.
Man versus machine. ๐ฅ๐ค Robot24 correspondent Betty watched a Unitree humanoid trade punches and kicks with a human opponent at World Robot Conference 2026 in Beijing. It was a controlled exhibition, and the footage does not establish whether the robot was fully autonomous.
Vita Dynamics says its Big Head Bobo robot dog operates without a remote control. Robot24 correspondent Rick saw it in Beijing, where the company demonstrated a companion robot designed to follow, lead, carry gear and interact with users.
AIMOGAโs Argos robot dog showed off its moves in Shanghai. ๐๐ค Robot24 correspondent Betty watched the quadruped perform a synchronized dance routine demonstrating its dynamic balance and agility.
Order up. ๐ฅ๐ค Robot24 correspondent Crystal watched AstraBot prepare a fresh cucumber dish at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, then actually got to taste the finished plate. Representatives said the robot chef can currently prepare four dishes.
Tired of picking up toys? ๐งธ๐ค Robot24 correspondent Betty watched Ling Long sort toys and blocks at World Robot Conference 2026, where the humanoid was presented as a potential household helper.
Better hips than Shakira? ๐๐ค Robot24 correspondent Vagner watched the AGIBOT X2 shift through wide stances, sharp arm movements and quick full-body motions while also responding to voice commands.
Turning precision object handling into a musical performance. ๐ต๐ค At World Robot Conference 2026 in Beijing, Tien Kung 3.0 used mallets to play a traditional Chinese instrument, putting its arm control and manipulation capabilities on display.
Thumbs up or thumbs down? ๐๐ Robot24 correspondent Crystal and her son tested five consumer robots at Beijing Auto Museum, including models from SenseTime, UBTECH, GJS ROBOT, VITA DYNAMICS and Booster Robotics.
Walking like it owns the place. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ค Robot24 correspondent Betty got an up-close look at MagicLabโs MagicBot Z1 in Shanghai as the humanoid demonstrated steady bipedal walking across the exhibition floor.
Football, boxing and track but the competitors are robots. ๐ค๐ Robot24 correspondent Rick went inside Beijingโs World Humanoid Robot Games to see how far robotic athletes have really come.
Grab me a cold one, Galbot. ๐ง๐ค Robot24 correspondent Betty watched the Galbot G1 navigate a tight demo space, reach into a refrigerator, grasp a bottle and bring it back to the counter.
Robots took over playtime at Beijing Auto Museum. ๐ฎ๐ค Robot24 correspondent Crystal and her son explored humanoids, robot dogs and interactive demonstrations and got hands-on with some of the machines.
Meet Baby Alpha 2. ๐๐ค WEILANโs robot dog features a canine-style face, glowing green eyes and flexible legs and Robot24 correspondent Betty watched it perform synchronized dance moves in Beijing.
Robot 1, reporter 0. โฝ๐ค Booster Roboticsโ K1 humanoid, wearing Argentinaโs No. 10 jersey, beat Robot24 correspondent Rick in a penalty shootout at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
Seven robots. Seven very different demonstrations. ๐ค https://t.co/DQTh7odabK correspondent Betty saw machines from MagicLab, Unitree, DOBOT and AIMOGA put movement, dexterity, navigation and interaction on display in Shanghai.
Applying for โBest Friendโ is tough when a kid is the judge. ๐๐ค At Beijing Auto Museum, Crystalโs son ranked robot candidates with a soccer-playing humanoid and a robot dog making the cut.
Vbot believes the road to a robot in every home could start on four legs. Robot24 correspondent Betty saw its robots handle objects and navigate a staged home environment at World Robot Conference 2026.