Visitors view a robot dog performing patrol and inspection tasks at the booth of the State Grid Corporation of China at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

A child experiences riding a quadruped robot at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

A quadruped robot demonstrates the action of climbing over obstacles at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Visitors watch a robot dancing at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Visitors watch a robot working at a popcorn stand at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

A visitor interacts with a robot equipped with intelligent dexterous hands at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

A visitor interacts with a robot at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

A service robot demonstrates to visitors how to make an ice cream ball at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

A child plays curling with a robot at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Visitors interact with a robot dog at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

A visitor receives a game prize from a robot at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Visitors watch a robot carving on an eggshell at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Visitors watch robots showcasing their skills at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Multiple robots showcase their skills at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

Visitors view a robot that can be used in various scenarios such as retail and industry at the 2025 World AI Conference (WAIC) in east China's Shanghai, July 29, 2025. The multitude of intelligent robots on display have attracted lots of attention at the 2025 WAIC in Shanghai. Besides the ones that are versed in calligraphy and martial combat, there are also a range of robots adept at performing practical tasks in diverse work and life scenarios. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)