Pakistan explored new partnerships with Chinese robotics companies during the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC 2026) in Beijing, with potential cooperation covering robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
Pakistani technology delegations, researchers and trade representatives attended the event and held discussions on technology cooperation, industrial modernization and digital transformation.
The cooperation could also support the objectives of CPEC Phase II, which places greater emphasis on high-tech industries, industrial upgrading and digital development.
More Than 3,000 Robotics Products Displayed
WRC 2026 was held from August 19 to 23 at the Beiren Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Center in Beijing E-Town.
The event attracted 373 exhibitors and showcased around 3,000 robotics products, including 311 new products making their debut.
Companies demonstrated technologies ranging from humanoid and industrial robots to AI systems, robotic components, and equipment designed for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, emergency response, and other applications.
The conference was held under the theme “Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence.”
Nearly 30 international organizations supported the event, while international visitors accounted for around 30% of participants at the main forum.
China Pushes Robots Into Real-World Use
A major focus of this year’s conference was moving robotics beyond demonstrations and into commercial and industrial applications.
The exhibition included robots designed for manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, elderly care and emergency rescue.
Humanoid robotics and embodied AI, where AI systems interact with and learn from the physical world through robots, were among the major areas highlighted at the conference.
WRC 2026 also included the World Robot Expo and World Robot Contest alongside more than 60 robot-related activities.
Pakistan Eyes Opportunities Under CPEC Phase II
For Pakistan, closer cooperation with Chinese robotics companies could create opportunities to introduce automation and smart manufacturing technologies into domestic industries.
Potential areas include industrial robots, automated production lines, AI-powered manufacturing systems and other digital technologies. These areas align with CPEC Phase II’s increasing focus on industrial development, technology transfer and cooperation in emerging industries.
Pakistani representatives used the conference to connect with Chinese companies and explore potential technology partnerships as China rapidly expands its robotics ecosystem.
Beijing E-Town has meanwhile become one of China’s major hubs for robotics and intelligent manufacturing, bringing together robot manufacturers, component suppliers, AI developers and industrial users.
Pakistan’s participation at WRC 2026 could therefore provide another channel for expanding China-Pakistan cooperation beyond traditional infrastructure projects and into robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing.
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