During the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Robot Conference, Xin Guobin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, emphasized that the Ministry will embark on a new historical journey. It will fully execute the directives of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, capitalize on the opportunities presented by the 15th Five-Year Plan period, and drive innovation in the robot industry with intelligence as its cornerstone and practical application as its catalyst. The Ministry will orchestrate technological advancements, foster industrial growth, expand application scenarios, and ensure robust safety governance. It will prioritize crucial links such as core components and embodied intelligence, fostering collaboration across industry, academia, research, and application domains. The Ministry will encourage joint technological endeavors between China and international partners to create landmark intelligent robot products.

Simultaneously, it will concentrate on key sectors with vast application potential and significant demonstration value, including agriculture, healthcare, elderly care, and emergency response. The Ministry will facilitate paired technological breakthroughs between manufacturers and users within each sector, conduct on-site application validations, and promote mature scenarios to expedite the evolution of new technologies through innovative scenario applications. Furthermore, it will underscore the principles of technology for the greater good and science and technology for the people, enabling robots to better serve both production and daily life. This approach aims to strike a balance between efficiency and employment, ultimately achieving a harmonious coexistence between technological progress and human development.