Along the Huangpu River, amid sweltering heat, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and the High-Level Meeting on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) opened on the afternoon of July 17 at the Shanghai Expo Exhibition Center in Pudong New Area. Since its inception in 2018, the conference has become a key platform for showcasing cutting-edge global AI technologies and deepening international cooperation, and is now one of the world's most influential AI events. This year's edition attracted over 1,100 companies exhibiting more than 3,000 innovations, with enterprises from Sichuan Province standing out prominently.

Robotic exhibits presented by SICHUAN TLIBOT Co.,Ltd.

Sichuan-based exhibitors span three major categories: robotics, AI applications, and foundational hardware. These include robotics firms such as Sichuan Jushen Humanoid Robotics Technology, TLIBOT Co.,Ltd.; AI application companies like Chengdu Sansheng Wanwu Company and Haiyi Huyu Science & Technology Company; and hardware enterprises such as Borui Chip. Competing alongside global peers, what innovations did they bring to the show, and what new insights did they offer?

The TLIBOT robot exhibit is demonstrating sketch drawing

Entering the embodied intelligence exhibition zone, the ranks of robotic 'colleagues' on production lines have significantly expanded. At the TLIBOT Robotics booth, nearly 20 robot models—categorized into humanoid, composite, and industrial types—were displayed across simulated multi-scenario environments, tailored respectively for complex human-robot interaction, material handling and sorting, and precision manufacturing tasks. Meanwhile, Sichuan Jushen Robotics deployed its emotionally interactive humanoid robot 'Aiqiu' which navigated the venue demonstrating capabilities in guided tours, reception, and interactive Q&A.

Vertical-domain solutions were equally impressive. Sansheng Wanwu unveiled its legal AI agent 'Fawu AI', capable of contract review, risk identification, clause optimization, and legal database retrieval, positioning it as an autonomous-thinking professional partner. Galaxy Qichen showcased a medical embodied robot integrating functions such as consultation, rehabilitation, nursing, companionship, and clinical assistance, able to understand patient needs, conduct assessments, and provide diagnostic support.

Citizens took photos with 'Aiqiu', a robot made in Sichuan

Exhibiting served not only as a showcase but also as an intensive networking opportunity. Some corporate representatives noted their attendance had clear objectives—to find solutions and partners. The product lead from Sansheng Wanwu visited multiple booths seeking collaborations on large models and intelligent agents to enhance product intelligence. Sichuan Jushen Robotics focused on emerging scenarios in cultural tourism and elderly care, aiming to transition robots from merely 'functional' to truly 'user-friendly'.

Moreover, many delegates expressed keen interest in frontier directions such as physical AI and world models, actively participating in forum discussions. They argued that for humanoid robots to genuinely integrate into the physical world, a deeper understanding of physical laws is essential, and the gathering of top-tier expertise at the conference helps clarify technological pathways and development potential. Several Sichuan enterprise representatives arrived in Shanghai ahead of schedule to proactively connect with upstream and downstream resources and accelerate product commercialization. 'Whether it's about finding partners, identifying use cases, or tracking technological trends, the ultimate goal is to get our products to market as quickly as possible.' they said.

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