Andy Wong, The Associated PressA child reacts as she tries out a robotic Padbot T2 at an exhibitor booth during the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressA child reaches out to a robotic dog displayed at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China's burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressChildren cheer on a robot that plays badminton during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China's burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressPepper, a companion robot from e-commerce giant Alibaba, attracts visitors during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China's burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressVisitors watch a remote-controlled dragonfly performing at the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressVisitors look at the Canbot companion robot during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China's burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressA man walks with boxes of companion robots outside the venue for the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The conference showcased China's burgeoning robot industry as the nation seeks to increase the use of robots in its manufacturing and service industries.
Fu Ting, The Associated PressA security guard walks past a giant robot displayed at the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Fu Ting, The Associated PressA woman demonstrates the use of a mobility robot a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Fu Ting, The Associated PressA product demonstrator dives with a underwater drone a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressA child holding an entrance ticket watches a smart self-learning robot during the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Fu Ting, The Associated PressA worker waits for the rain to stop near an autonomous robot a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressChildren play near robots on display a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressA robot looks up to its human minder as other powered down robot wait to be activated a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressTracked autonomous vehicles are prepared a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressA woman holds a child near a robot a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressA workers prepares a drone that is designed to be controlled by signals gathered from a skull cap embedded with electrodes to measure brain activities a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Ng Han Guan, The Associated PressA worker waits for the rain to stop near an autonomous vehicle a day before the opening of the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressCollege students prepare their robots to compete during the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressA college student fixes his robot to compete during the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressCollege students prepare their robot for a competition during the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressA man is reflected in a puddle of water with a robot on display at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre during the World Robot Conference held in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressA visitor looks at a robotic hand powered by Kinfinity Glove, developed by the German Aerospace Center, on display at the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressAn exhibitor applies eyes make-up to a human-like robot on display at the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressRobots are charging as children watch a robotic dance show during the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
Andy Wong, The Associated PressA child reacts as she and others watch a robotic arm demonstrate making ice-cream con during the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
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A child reacts as she tries out a robotic Padbot T2 at an exhibitor booth during the World Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. The annual conference is a showcase of China's burgeoning robot industry ranging from companion robots to those deployed on manufacturing assembly line and entertainment.
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