Robotics are on the rise. And now, the first ever mall dedicated solely to robots is open in Beijing.
What’s happening:
- The world’s first mall for robots has officially opened in Beijing
Why it matters:
- The new mall in Beijing is selling more than a hundred different types of robots, including humanoid robots, robot dogs and even medical service robots
Going deeper:
- The Chinese government provided the majority of the funding to build the new mall in Beijing and developed the building in collaboration with the Economic-Technological Development Area of Beijing
- China has continued to be on the leading edge of innovation in robotics technology and humanoid robots, which has led to Unitree Robotics just recently beginning the regulatory process to become the first robotics company to IPO on a major stock exchange in China
The intrigue:
- The robots being sold in the new Beijing mall range in price for $297 USD to $97,000 USD
