Beijing is set to open the world's first 4S store dedicated to embodied artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robots in August 2025, coinciding with the 2025 World Robot Conference scheduled for August 8-12. The store, modeled after automotive 4S dealerships, will showcase and sell the first batch of humanoid robots from nearly 30 companies, including major players such as Ubtech and Agibot. These robots are designed to perform household chores like cooking, cleaning, shopping, lawn mowing, and laundry, potentially saving adults up to 10 hours of chore labor weekly. Factories for producing these humanoid robots are already under construction, and orders are being placed, indicating a rapid move toward commercialization and popularization of advanced robotics in China. This development marks a notable advancement in the integration of AI and robotics into consumer markets, positioning Beijing as a global hub for embodied AI technology.
The world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store is set to open in Beijing in August, the Global Times learned on Thursday. This marks a significant step forward in the commercialization and popularization of intelligent humanoid robots, positioning Beijing as a global https://t.co/arBo3HJNob
Beijing is set to launch the world's first "4S store" dedicated to embodied AI robots during the 2025 World Robot Conference on August 8-12, marking the latest push to commercialize advanced robotics in the country, according to a press conference on Wednesday. https://t.co/zDRo9UhB0a
The world's first embodiment intelligence robot 4S store will open in Beijing in August, the city government said today. Similar to the services offered at automotive 4S stores, the robot 4S store will showcase and sell the first batch of robots from nearly 30 companies, allowing https://t.co/MP884lEMwI