Robots shift from POC to ROI as logistics, manufacturing lead
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The 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC 2026) ran from Aug. 19 to 23 in Beijing, and one question dominated the show floor: whether robots are truly ready for real work settings and whether customers can calculate a clear return on investment (ROI).
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