Robots showcased in shenzhen expo
The event shows rapid advances in China's robotics sector
An interactive robot show in Shenzhen’s Longgang District attracted large crowds to showcase the latest humanoids and service robots, offering a vivid snapshot of rapid advances in China’s robotics sector and potential near‑term impacts on daily life and the service industry. The three‑day event, part of a broader expo organised by China Media Group, featured robots playing football with visitors, making ice cream and beverages, performing coordinated humanoid routines, assisting with tasks, responding to voice and gesture commands, and demonstrating applications for healthcare, logistics and domestic help. Attendees could interact directly with prototypes and speak with R&D teams from leading Chinese robotics firms, gaining insight into technical developments in sensors, machine learning and adaptive hardware.
Shenzhen’s Longgang District, already home to the world’s first “6S” robot store offering sales, spare parts, service, surveys, on‑demand leasing and bespoke products, aims to become a national benchmark for robotics deployment, according to Zhao Bingbing, director of the district’s AI (Robotics) Administration. Exhibitors highlighted nanny and companion robots, export‑ready service units for hospitality and retail, industrial automation systems such as autonomous forklifts and reprogrammable robotic arms, and AI‑driven solutions for elder care and rehabilitation.
Visitors and foreign tourists expressed surprise and enthusiasm at the sophistication and speed of development, with several saying household robots could soon follow smart cars as mainstream smart products. Companies used the platform to preview near‑market models and core technical solutions while discussing commercialization paths with potential partners and customers. Organisers framed the expo as both an entertaining demonstration and a public education effort to explain how robotics might reshape jobs, urban services and consumer lifestyles.
The strong turnout underscored rising public interest and the industry’s momentum in Shenzhen, a city positioning itself as a global robotics and AI hub. With local initiatives supporting high‑density applications and easier public access to robotic services, the event illustrated how technological progress, commercialisation efforts and consumer curiosity are converging to accelerate adoption of intelligent machines across homes, workplaces and public spaces.
