Shanghai International Robot Exhibition

Exhibition Value of the Shanghai International Robot Exhibition (RS)

• The World’s Premier Robotics Trade ShowAs a core specialized exhibition under the China International Industrial Fair (CIIF), RS is the largest global event in the robotics sector, boasting the highest number of participating companies, the most concentrated presence of leading industrial robot manufacturers, and the richest array of application scenarios. The 2026 edition will expand to 56,000 square meters, gathering over 350 leading enterprises from nearly 30 countries and regions, attracting more than 70,000 professional visitors. Alongside Germany’s automatica and Japan’s iREX, it ranks among the world’s three major robotics exhibitions.
• A Global Resource-Linking HubThe exhibition brings together ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa Electric, KUKA—the “Big Four”—alongside local powerhouses such as Syntec, Estun, JAKA, and Aubo, marking the first-ever simultaneous appearance of the “Big Four” and Shanghai’s “Four Greats.” Foreign brands account for over 40% of the exhibition space, representing more than ten countries and regions, including Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Denmark, and Sweden. Among the over 300 exhibiting companies, 136 are specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative enterprises, 51 are specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative “Little Giants,” and 7 are unicorns.
• Comprehensive Coverage of the Entire Industry ChainExhibits cover all six major segments: complete industrial robots (welding, painting, palletizing, handling, assembly, etc.), core components (reducers, controllers, servo motors, sensors), machine vision systems, software and control, mobile robots, and integrated industry applications. From precision assembly lines for 3C electronics to equipment for new-energy battery packs, the entire upstream-to-downstream value chain is efficiently connected.
• A Vanguard for Cutting-Edge Technological BreakthroughsThe exhibition serves as a concentrated platform for unveiling the latest global innovations. ABB globally debuted the IRB 6750S large robot and the OmniCore™ EyeMotion visual system; JAKA Robotics showcased a flexible production line integrating the EVO AI+ operating system; Jetbot, in collaboration with Weiyi Intelligent Manufacturing, made the world’s first debut of the TRON industrial embodied intelligence flexible production line. Twenty-seven humanoid robots—including Kepler’s K2 and Fourier’s GR-3C “Astronaut”—made their collective appearance. In the heavy-duty robot segment, a clear hierarchy emerged, with Estun’s 1,200 kg-class, Yaskawa’s 1-ton-class, and Chaifu’s 5-ton-class heavy-duty robots competing side by side, pushing the boundaries of domestic robot payload capacity.
• Authoritative High-End Forums Empowering the IndustryConcurrent events include the China Robotics Summit Forum and CEO Roundtable, the China (Shanghai) Smart Integration and Robotics Applications Summit Forum, and over 50 other professional activities. Global industry leaders and experts engage in in-depth discussions on hot topics such as AI–robot integration, embodied intelligence, and digital transformation, while awarding prestigious honors like the CIIF Robotics Prize. The International Forum on the Development of Embodied Intelligence Technologies convened distinguished guests, including academicians from the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Huawei Cloud experts, and chief scientists of the jointly established humanoid robot innovation center.
• A Precise Platform for Supply-Demand MatchingDuring the exhibition, global procurement and supply-demand matchmaking sessions were held, with over 20 Vietnamese buyer delegations signing contracts on-site. More than 600 domestic top-tier buyers, including Shanghai Electric, ZTE, and China Nuclear Machinery, attended. The exhibition featured specialized zones for humanoid robots and electronic manufacturing equipment, building a complete industry ecosystem—from core components through body manufacturing to real-world application scenarios.
• Deep Empowerment Through New Energy Vehicles and Intelligent ManufacturingThe exhibition delves deeply into large-scale applications across automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, extending into niche areas such as sanitary ware, photovoltaics, and casting. Yaskawa Electric showcased a new-energy flat-wire motor processing line, while JAKA Robotics demonstrated a CNC fixture quick-change and milling-composite intelligent production line. From assembling batteries for new-energy vehicles to sterile operations in biomedicine, the exhibition comprehensively presents real-world scenarios empowered by robotics.