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WAIC 2026: Robots Paint, Play Football, and Steal the Show at Shanghai AI Conference

WAIC 2026: Robots Paint, Play Football, and Steal the Show at Shanghai AI Conference

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WAIC 2026: Robots Paint, Play Football, and Steal the Show at Shanghai AI Conference A sold-out crowd of 80,000 filled the conference on Saturday, where... 19.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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WAIC 2026: Robots Paint, Play Football, and Steal the Show at Shanghai AI Conference A sold-out crowd of 80,000 filled the conference on Saturday, where humanoid robots performed tasks ranging from dancing and playing football to painting, giving massages, and taking photos.The four-day event, running Friday to Monday, has become a global showcase for cutting-edge robotics and generative AI.Key highlights:🟠A robot artist drew crowds with live sketching, while a quadruped robot with a manipulator arm demonstrated inspection and security tasks.🟠The robotic dog-with-arm can now carry out power line checks and safety patrols, attracting "a lot of attention.""We have caught the wave of this era. We are very optimistic about the industry's future," one visitor told Sputnik. Watch the video to see the robots in actionSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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