# BEYOND Expo 2026

Bridging the Gap: The Hard Tech Pivot as China’s AI Moves from Digital Brains to Physical Brawn

The BEYOND Expo 2026 highlights a strategic shift in the AI industry from digital models to physical robotics, emphasizing the 'data gap' and supply chain integration. While long-term optimism remains high, the immediate focus has turned to commercial viability in specialized scenarios and the grueling engineering required for real-world deployment.