Robot Conference in China Draws 1,000 People, Shows Robots Are Getting Smarter
Robots may soon help you at home and work—here's why this conference matters.
ROSCon China 2026 took place in Shanghai from October 16–18, 2026, for three days of technical sessions, workshops, and networking. The event brought together 1,000+ in-person attendees—developers, researchers, students, and industry leaders from across China and around the world—with 300+ companies and organizations represented.
It featured 30 exhibitors, 50 keynotes and technical reports, 3 specialized courses, 1 hands-on workshop, and 1 closed-door strategic exchange session. The article thanks attendees, participating companies, exhibitors, speakers, and local organizers for making ROSCon China 2026 in Shanghai a resounding success and for
- Over 1,000 people attended ROSCon China 2026 to discuss open-source robotics, which is shared software that makes robots cheaper and easier to build.
- The event featured 50 talks and 30 exhibitors, showing rapid progress in robot technology.
- This could lead to more robots helping with chores, healthcare, and dangerous jobs, improving daily life.
Why It Matters
Faster robot innovation could soon bring affordable robots into homes and workplaces, saving time and improving safety.