China Media Group (CMG) is broadcasting the World Robot Skills Competition from August 4 to 10, offering a front-row seat to cutting-edge advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence. The event underscores China's growing role in shaping global tech trends as robots increasingly transition from experimental labs to real-world applications.
Organized around immersive task modules, the competition highlights practical uses in public safety, emergency response, industrial manufacturing, and daily life services. Engineers demonstrate how humanoid robots can navigate disaster zones, while quadruped models simulate search-and-rescue operations. Special-purpose robots showcase precision in assembly lines, and bionic designs reveal biomimicry breakthroughs.
Analysts note the event's emphasis on “new productive forces” – a term reflecting China's strategy to integrate intelligent technologies into economic modernization. “This isn’t just about technical specs,” says robotics researcher Dr. Li Wei. “It’s about solving tangible challenges, from aging populations to industrial automation needs.”
With over 50 teams participating, the competition serves as both a talent incubator and a window into Asia’s accelerating tech ecosystem. Business leaders are particularly watching developments in collaborative robots (cobots) designed for shared workspaces – a sector projected to grow 32% annually in East Asia through 2028.
