Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store
Published: 8/8/2025

China opens new store in Beijing selling life-like robots to the public, including humanoid replicas of Albert Einstein and mechanical butlers. Robot Mall offers over 100 types of consumer-oriented robots, ranging in price from 2,000 yuan to several million yuan. With China heavily investing in robotics and AI, the store aims to make robots more accessible as the country addresses challenges like economic growth and an ageing population.