AW 2026 features Korea humanoid debuts as industry seeks digital transformation

Agibot X2, Unitree G1, and Leju Kuavo 4th Generation Pro humanoid robots make their debuts in South Korea. Credit: AW 2026

SEOUL — Smart Factory & Automation World, or AW 2026, opened yesterday. The event, which occupies the entire Coex venue and features 2,300 booths, is the largest one in AW’s 36-year history, according to the organizers. It was founded as the Manufacturing Innovation Expo.

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