Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

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Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

BBC Published 22 August 2026

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

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