World’s First Humanoid Robot 4S Store Opens in Beijing

Industry Insights from Next Move Strategy Consulting

In a bold stride toward advancing artificial intelligence and robotics, Beijing’s Yizhuang district will host the world’s first 4S store for humanoid robots—Robot Mall—opening on August 8, 2025. Located in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Beijing E-Town), this pioneering facility signals China’s accelerating push to commercialize cutting-edge robotics and establish a robust industrial ecosystem for embodied AI.

Robot Mall showcases over 50 robot models from more than 40 manufacturers, representing a national hub for humanoid robotics innovation. The store, debuting alongside the 2025 World Robot Conference (August 8-12), integrates sales, spare parts, service, and survey functionalities, mirroring automotive 4S models while extending to the full lifecycle of robotics, from R&D to deployment.

A Showcase of Next-Generation Robotics

Robot Mall features an impressive array of robots across seven categories, including medical, manufacturing, companion, bionic, bipedal humanoid, integrated, and wheeled humanoid robots. Visitors can witness captivating demonstrations, such as dancing robotic dogs in lion dance costumes, humanoid robots dispensing traditional Chinese medicine, and machines performing tasks like flipping pancakes, brewing coffee, shooting basketballs, painting, and navigating obstacle courses.

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Leading robotics platforms, including Tiangong from the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, Unitree Robotics’ G1, and UBTECH Robotics’ Walker S, highlight China’s advancements in humanoid robot technology. The store’s immersive displays and interactive exhibits, such as brain-computer interface and robotic arms on the second floor, offer a glimpse into a futuristic, AI-driven world.

Comprehensive Services for a Growing Industry

Beyond its role as a showroom, Robot Mall serves as a service hub for China’s burgeoning robotics sector. The first floor features industrial and medical robot applications, while the third floor provides component replacement, diagnostics, and remote maintenance services. The fourth floor is dedicated to premium business negotiations, fostering industrial collaboration and matchmaking.

The establishment of the world’s first 4S store for embodied AI robots marks a key step in building a vibrant robotics industry ecosystem in the Yizhuang area,” said Liang Liang, deputy director of Yizhuang’s administrative committee. Wang Yifan, the store manager, described the Robot Mall as “a national showcase for humanoid robots,” according to Beijing Daily, highlighting its role in representing China’s advancements in robotics. The facility is poised to enhance Yizhuang’s global influence as a robotics hub, supporting over 300 robotics enterprises with an industry chain valued at over 10 billion yuan ($1.39 billion).

Industry Impact and Future Vision

The Robot Mall, currently in its 1.0 iteration, is set for a 2.0 upgrade by November 2025, promising expanded robot types and richer real-world applications. This evolution underscores China’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of embodied AI commercialization. In 2024, China led globally with two-thirds of robot patent applications and produced 556,000 industrial robots, solidifying its position as the world’s top manufacturer.

A robot-themed restaurant adjacent to the mall will also open on August 8, offering a fully automated, AI-driven dining experience marketed as a “fantasy experience.” This complements the mall’s mission to immerse visitors in the potential of robotics.

Driving Global Robotics Innovation

As the 2025 World Robot Conference showcases over 1,500 products from more than 200 global robotics firms, Robot Mall stands as a testament to China’s leadership in smart manufacturing and AI innovation. By fostering collaboration, advancing technology, and creating real-world applications, the facility is set to redefine the global robotics landscape.

With Yizhuang at the forefront, Robot Mall heralds a new era of intelligent, embodied AI, positioning China as a driving force in the future of robotics.

Source: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202508/1340296.shtml 

Prepared by: Next Move Strategy Consulting