The 2026 World AI Conference concluded in Shanghai on Monday, July 20, and some of its biggest stars were the ones performing seemingly “useless” tasks. Take a look. 

A balloon-twisting robot from AGILINK showcased remarkably dexterous robotic hands capable of delicate, precise movements. Meanwhile, KingKong Tech's crab robot was built with a different goal: bringing people joy before taking on more advanced AI and real-world tasks.