Nine Chinese humanoid robots dance at Web Summit
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
Nine Chinese humanoid robots from AgiBot performed a synchronised choreography at the opening of Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon, before thousands of spectators. The humanoid robots also participated for the first time in discussions as official speakers, according to Africa News, at a summit bringing together around 70,000 participants.
Nine Chinese humanoid robots performed a synchronised choreography at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, during the opening of Web Summit 2026 on 9 November, according to Africanews. Developed by AgiBot, a Chinese robotics company, they danced before several thousand spectators.
For the first time, humanoid robots also participated in Web Summit as official speakers, alongside human presenters. Another robot, developed by Galbot, moves on wheels and has two arms for tasks in shops, pharmacies and factories.
Web Summit 2026 brought together around 70,000 participants from 164 countries. China sent its largest delegation to date, with more than 50 representatives from sectors including artificial intelligence and robotics, according to Africanews.
The conference was nevertheless interrupted on 11 November by Storm Charles, which forced organisers to cancel the day’s programme before activities resumed on 12 November, according to Africanews. Web Summit, held in Lisbon since 2016 after leaving Dublin, brings together start-ups, investors and technology industry leaders.
