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Beijing’s New Robot Mall Sells Humanoids, Robot Dogs, and Mechanical Chefs
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Last Updated: Aug 9, 2025
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In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Beijing’s Robot Mall sells over 100 humanoid and consumer-oriented robots.
- Prices range from 2,000 yuan to several million yuan.
- China invests $20 billion in robotics subsidies in the past year.
A new store in Beijing is giving the public a chance to buy everything from mechanical butlers to human-like replicas of Albert Einstein.
Robot Mall, which opened on Friday in the Chinese capital, offers more than 100 types of robots for sale. The store stands as China’s first facility that specializes in humanoid robots and consumer robots, as reported by the BBC.
The outlet has been compared to a car dealership, as it provides not only sales but also spare parts and maintenance services.
China has invested heavily in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to address challenges such as slowing economic growth and an ageing population.
“If robots are to enter thousands of households, relying solely on robotics companies is not enough,” said Wang Yifan, a store director, as reported by BBC.
Robots at the store range in price from 2,000 yuan ($278, £207) to several million yuan. Visitors can interact with a wide variety of machines, including robot dogs and chess-playing robots, organisers said.
There is also a section dedicated to replacement parts and robot maintenance. Robot Mall is located next to a themed restaurant where diners are served by robots and meals are prepared by mechanical chefs.
The SCMP reports that the Chinese government has increasingly prioritised the robotics industry, with subsidies topping $20 billion in the past year. It also plans to launch a 1 trillion yuan fund to support AI and robotics start-ups.
The store’s grand opening coincided with the start of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing. Finally, the event features more than 1,500 exhibits from over 200 domestic and international robotics companies.
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