WAIC Showcases Ant Group, JD, and XianGong Intelligent Utilizing Same Robot
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At the WAIC, a significant focus was on the practical applications of robotics, with over 60 of the 200 exhibiting companies emphasizing 'scenarios' for deployment. Notably, a rope-driven humanoid robot showcased by Ant Group and Guoda Pharmacy efficiently sorted medications, demonstrating smooth and stable operations.
JD's booth featured the same robot in a supermarket setting, where it greeted customers, introduced products, and autonomously delivered items after orders were placed on a tablet. This highlights the robot's versatility across various commercial environments, including retail and logistics, as seen at XianGong Intelligent's industrial logistics display.
The trend indicates a shift in the robotics industry from focusing solely on intelligence to prioritizing physical operational capabilities. As companies like Astribot lead in rope-driven AI robot production, the emphasis on high dexterity and safety in human-robot interactions becomes crucial for commercial viability. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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