A visitor takes a photo of a group of robots from Exrobots capable of generating human-like facial expressions at the 2023 World Robot Conference at Beijing’s Beiren Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Center on Wednesday, the opening day of the event. Photo: VCG

A staff member performs a demonstration for Festo’s eMotionButterfly at the conference on Wednesday. This device closely mimics the movements of butterflies and utilizes GPS and infrared cameras for navigation. Photo: VCG

A visitor examines a bionic humanoid robot by Exrobots. Photo: Artyom Ivanov/VCG

An artificial heart is on display at the conference. Photo: Wang Zhao/VCG

The CyberOne humanoid robot by Xiaomi. Photo: Wang Zhao/VCG

Tencent-backed UBTech’s robotic panda. Photo: VCG

Visitors interact with a robot kitten at the conference. Photo: Wang Zhao/VCG

Humanoid robots by Exrobots are dressed in traditional-style robe and modern suits during the conference. The event runs through Tuesday. Photo: VCG