The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) took place in Beijing from August 8 to 12, attracting over 220 domestic and international robotics companies, including 60 core component firms. The event showcased 1,569 advanced robotic products and secured financing totaling 1.481 billion yuan ($206 million). The conference highlighted rapid advancements in humanoid robot technology, with more than 50 humanoid robot manufacturers presenting innovations across industrial, commercial, and household applications. Demonstrations included robots performing tasks such as dancing, playing sports like soccer and boxing, medical assistance, emergency rescue, and companionship. Notably, UBTECH Robotics unveiled the Walker S2, the world’s first humanoid robot capable of autonomous battery swapping within three minutes, enabling continuous operation. The conference also featured groundbreaking swarm intelligence technology for multi-task industrial scenarios. Concurrently, the World Humanoid Robot Games were scheduled to be held from August 14 to 17 at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and over 500 humanoid robots competing in 26 events including soccer, boxing, archery, and weightlifting. The conference underscored China’s leadership in robotics manufacturing efficiency, market potential, and ethical development, while also launching a social experiment program in Beijing’s Yizhuang area focused on embodied intelligence. Additionally, the event introduced the first robot-themed restaurant in Beijing, staffed entirely by robots serving as bartenders, waiters, and musicians. The 2025 China Embodied Intelligent Robot Industry Conference followed from August 13 to 15 in Shanghai, further emphasizing China's integrated approach to robotics innovation and industry development.