Ongoing AW 2026, has five leading Chinese humanoid robot developers — AGIBOT, Fourier, Huawei, Leju, and Unitree with live demonstrations from AGIBOT, Fourier, and Leju giving attendees a first-hand look at where humanoid hardware currently stands.
Korea’s own roster is equally strong, with Hyundai’s Robotics Lab, Hyundai Glovis, Robotis, Yujin Robot, and Wonik Robotics all presenting live systems.
For manufacturers tracking the automation curve, AW 2026 offered a clear signal: humanoid robotics has moved from discussions to deployment. It’s entering the industrial markets, and the competition for leadership — between China, Korea, and the broader global ecosystem — is well and truly on.
The event also featured a new AI Factory Pavilion reflecting a deliberate push beyond the traditional smart factory format toward AI-native production thinking.
