Round Table China Robots roar at World Robot Conference 2025
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Aug 12, 2025 At the 2025 World Robot Conference, robots are showcased as flawless assistants and surprising companions, even capable of laughter. This event marks a pivotal moment, highlighting how robots are transforming from simple tools to integral parts of our lives. Innovations like customization options in a new robot dealership captivate tech enthusiasts. The development of emotional support robots like Jenny raises intriguing ethical questions about intimacy and human-robot relationships, signaling a new era in caregiving.
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Dealership Tests Home Adoption
- A physical dealership demos everyday robots and services to consumers.
- Steve Hatherly calls it an experiment to test home adoption.
Showroom Size Signals Mass Market Push
- He Yang describes a 4,000m², four-level interactive showroom where consumers can try robots.
- The space bundles sales, parts, service, customization, financing, and rentals to lower adoption hurdles.
Humanoid 'Reporter' Steals The Stage
- Yu Shan describes Xiao Yang, a 1.63m humanoid that delivers live reporting and language switching.
- It retrieves real-time info and performs expressive camera movements.