Wuzhen Internet Conference 2026 technological showcases

The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit focused on the theme of openness and the transition of artificial intelligence from exhibition stages to real-world applications. The event featured the Light of Internet Expo, which hosted over 670 enterprises and showcased more than 1,000 technologies.

Significant advancements in humanoid robotics and embodied AI were central to the summit. UBTECH unveiled a biomimetic humanoid robot designed for emotional connection, while Ant Group demonstrated its Lingbo open-source embodied AI foundation, which has seen integration into academic frameworks at Stanford University and KAIST. Other notable demonstrations included Alibaba’s Qwen3.8-Max model, Hangzhou Heiman Technology’s industrial dexterous hand, and Moxin Technology’s MoWorld 2.0 4D world model.

Industry data presented at the summit indicated that China’s humanoid robot shipments are projected to reach 62,500 units in 2026. Market growth was also noted for companies such as Agibot, which has rolled out over 20,000 general-purpose AI robots, and Unitree Robotics.