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Before the factory floor, the dance floor: humanoids find a path to market at US$145

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wency ChenFebruary 10, 2026 at 01:00 AM
Before the factory floor, the dance floor: humanoids find a path to market at US$145
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A Shanghai-based robot maker, Agibot, has launched a new service called Botshare, which allows customers to rent humanoid robots for on-demand entertainment. For 999 yuan (US$145), users can book a 90-minute session featuring robots performing skits, dancing, singing, and kung fu routines. The service is currently available in limited cities, including Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. Botshare markets itself as a "robot-as-a-service" platform, aiming to find commercial pathways for humanoid robots. The launch coincides with Valentine's Day and the Lunar New Year. The service offers tailored performances for occasions such as birthday parties, dates, and festive gatherings, with an engineer on site to set up equipment.

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WeChat 40% Suzhou 50% Hangzhou 50% Shanghai ×260% Agibot ×270% Botshare (Qingtianzu) ×280% China 90%

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humanoid robots 80% robot-as-a-service 70% china market 60% valentine's day 50% entertainment industry 50% robot gala 40% kung fu 40%

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