Come take a look into the future! The 2018 World Robot Conference in Beijing will run from Aug. 15-19, attracting over 160 domestic and international corporations to showcase their cutting-edge products in robotics. /VCG Photo

The five-day conference, themed “Creating Intelligent Momentum for a New Era of Openness and Shared Benefits,” exhibits eye-catching robots like the gliding fox, automated bartenders and a mechanical life-sized NBA basketball player. /VCG Photo

Experts and entrepreneurs from around the world will gather here to talk about robots as well the newest technologies, innovations, and market promotion. /VCG Photo

Miao Wei, the Minister of Industry and Information Technology, emphasizes the critical role of robotics in future economic development: “With robotics getting increasingly intertwined with artificial intelligence, big data and other technologies, the sector is playing an important role in driving economic growth.” /VCG Photo