World Robot Conference 2017 kicks off in Beijing

Featuring latest developments in robotic research and application, the World Robot Conference 2017 has kicked off on August 23 in Beijing.[Photo: VCG]

World Robot Conference 2017 kicked off in Beijing, August 23, featuring major areas of robotic research, application and innovation. [Photo: VCG]

A robot playing badminton with human opponent. [Photo: VCG]

People watching a flying object developed by Festo take off. [Photo: VCG]

Children playing with robots at the 2017 World Robot Conference. [Photo: VCG]

People watch the robot "Teo Tronico", designed by Matteo Suzzi, singing and playing popular songs on a piano. [Photo: VCG]