The halls of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh are showcasing an advanced range of robots that reveal how far robotics has spread and how capable these machines have become at performing varied tasks using artificial intelligence, sensing, computer vision and motion control systems.

The models on display range from robots that can walk, run and keep their balance to others designed to interact with their surroundings and carry out specific tasks with varying degrees of autonomy, in a scene that reflects the rapid transformation under way in the robotics sector.

Sport features prominently in the displays, with some robots demonstrating movements that demand speed, precision and a high degree of coordination, alongside models that simulate different sporting activities, opening the way for these technologies to be used in training, simulation and performance analysis.

Participating companies are also presenting robots designed to work with people and perform everyday tasks by responding to instructions and interacting with objects around them, drawing on AI technologies that help them understand their environment and choose appropriate responses.

The progress of these robots rests on the integration of several technologies, including artificial intelligence, sensors, vision systems, data processing and motion control, giving them a greater ability to handle variables and perform tasks more flexibly.

This development reflects the gradual move of robots from traditional industrial uses into wider fields including sport, services, field work and human interaction, especially in environments that require mobility or access to places that are hard to reach by conventional means.

LEAP 2026 gives visitors the chance to see these technologies first-hand and learn about their capabilities and future applications, among a wide range of innovations presented by the global technology event.

The displays coincide with the dedicated Sports Tech Hub, which brings sport, technology and innovation together and presents solutions related to athletic performance, data, analytics and the modern technologies used to develop the sports sector.