X Square Robot Hosts First Global Embodied AI Developers Conference

Shenzhen-based X Square Robot has announced the successful conclusion of the inaugural Embodied AI Developers Conference (EAIDC 2026), according to a press release. The event, held in April 2026, is described as the world's first large-scale gathering focused on developers building embodied AI systems.

EAIDC 2026 included live robotic demonstrations, a national-level hackathon, and discussions between academic and industry participants centered on real-world deployment and commercialization of embodied AI. The competition introduced new evaluation methods emphasizing real-robot task execution, continuous assessment, and end-to-end deployment workflows.

Participants completed challenges across four capability areas: grasping and placement, language understanding, fine manipulation, and long-horizon decision-making. Tasks included ring placement, instruction-based fruit sorting, cable plugging, and word spelling, all conducted in randomized real-world environments to test adaptability.

X Square Robot, which has raised around $280 million from investors including Alibaba, ByteDance, and Meituan, is developing general-purpose humanoid systems designed for dynamic, unstructured environments. The company has begun early deployments in education, hospitality, and elder care, and continues to expand its role in the global embodied AI ecosystem.