Hannover Messe opens with spotlight on AI-powered robots
Hannover Messe 2026, Germany's flagship industrial trade fair, opened with a focus on AI-powered robots and humanoid robots. The event features around 2,900 exhibitors from over 50 countries, with Chinese companies being the second-largest exhibitor group.
Hannover Messe 2026, Germany's flagship industrial trade fair, has opened with industrial artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robots taking center stage. The five-day event has attracted around 2,900 exhibitors from over 50 countries. Chinese companies are strongly represented, with approximately 700 exhibitors. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said AI is reshaping economic activity, boosting productivity and competitiveness. AI is expected to play a central role in China's development plans through 2030, driving industrial modernization and digitalization of manufacturing. The fair showcases applications ranging from AI-powered factory automation to humanoid robots.
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