Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto Explores Robotics and AI Technology Cooperation at WAIC 2026
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, attended the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. This visit was conducted to observe the latest global developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology.
During his visit, Airlangga specifically toured the Unitree Robotics booth. There, he witnessed live demonstrations of the capabilities of humanoid and quadruped robots. This technology is designed to assist various industrial sectors in the future.
The Indonesian government sees a significant opportunity for technology transfer in the field of robotics. Airlangga expressed his interest in bringing these innovations to Indonesia to improve efficiency in the national industrial sector.
This step is part of the government's efforts to accelerate digital transformation in Indonesia. By adopting AI and robotics technology, it is hoped that the competitiveness of domestic industries can increase in the international market.
Indonesia's presence at this international event is expected to open opportunities for strategic cooperation with global technology companies. The government is committed to continuing to support the development of advanced technology for the advancement of the national economy.