This photo shows an exterior view of the venue for the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 21, 2024. (Photo/Xinhua)

The 2024 World Robot Conference featuring 169 companies showcasing over 600 innovative products, including more than 60 new launches, began in Beijing on Wednesday.

A humanoid robot is pictured during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 21, 2024. (Photo/Xinhua)

A humanoid robot is pictured during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 21, 2024. (Photo/Xinhua)

Visitors watch as a robot makes Jian Bing, or the Chinese crepe, during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 21, 2024. (Photo/Xinhua)

A robot is pictured at the booth of Tesla during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 21, 2024. (Photo/Xinhua)

Visitors watch as a robot plays ping-pong during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 21, 2024. (Photo/Xinhua)