BEIJING, Sept. 4 (China Space News) --  The World Robot Conference 2017, aiming to foster collaborative innovation and the development of global robotic industries, kicked off on Aug 23 at Beijing Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Center.

Over 150 companies and institutions worldwide have been invited to showcase the latest technology in robotics including industrial robots, special-purpose robots, service robots, artificial intelligence (AI), smart homes and more.

Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai and minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Miao Wei visited the booth of China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT).