Fri, 08 Aug 2025

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store

Robots on sale at the store include humanoid butlers, chess partners and dogs.

* A new robot shop called Robot Mall has opened in Beijing, selling over 100 types of products including humanoid robots.
* The store offers a range of services, similar to a car dealership, including sales, spare parts and maintenance.
* Prices for the robots on sale range from 2,000 yuan ($278) to several million yuan.
* The shop is part of China's growing robotics industry, which has received over $20 billion in subsidies in the past year.
* China is investing heavily in AI and robotics as a way to overcome challenges such as slowing economic growth and an ageing population.
* A separate section at the store offers replacement parts and robot maintenance services.
* The shop is located near a themed restaurant where robots serve food cooked by mechanical chefs.
* Beijing will host several major events related to robotics, including the World Robot Conference and the World Humanoid Robot Games.
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