2026 World Internet of Things Expo in Wuxi Tests Robotics with Real-World Production Challenges

The 2026 World Internet of Things Expo, held in Wuxi from October 30 to November 2, addresses the gap between robotic hardware maturity and industrial deployment. Focusing on the theme of 'Ubiquitous Perception—Advanced Communication—Autonomous Decision-Making,' the event features a competition set directly within automotive parts workshops. This initiative evaluates robots against strict manufacturing requirements such as ±0.1mm precision, 90-second cycle times, and operation in oily, unstructured environments, aiming to transition embodied AI from laboratory demonstrations to scalable industrial application.