The robots showcased at the ongoing World Robot Conference in Beijing are becoming increasingly smart with the help of artificial intelligence technologies, offering assistance in a range of fields including playing the piano and basketball, teaching children English and medical advice.

Robots are increasingly taking part in the real world.

World Robot Conference 2017 kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday, featuring major areas of robotic research, application and innovation.

China will ramp up efforts to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into robots as the country aims to gain a lead in the race toward a smarter, automated society and accelerate the use of industrial and service robots.

Beijing is the most startup friendly city in China, according to latest ranking.

Beijing plans to develop into a global center for robotics by 2025 and has issued an industry blueprint at the ongoing World Robot Conference.