As Shanghai prepares to host the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025 from July 26–28, Chinese tech firm PsiBot is set to unveil groundbreaking innovations that blend tradition with cutting-edge automation. The company’s mahjong-playing robot and AI-powered food-delivery systems promise to redefine how embodied AI integrates into daily life, signaling a shift from experimental tech to tangible solutions.
Bridging Culture and Innovation
The mahjong robot, designed to master the complex tile-based game, highlights China’s unique approach to merging cultural heritage with AI development. Meanwhile, the delivery robot – equipped with advanced navigation and object-recognition capabilities – targets efficiency gains in logistics, a sector critical to Asia’s rapidly growing economies.
Full-Stack AI Solutions on Display
PsiBot’s WAIC showcase extends beyond entertainment and logistics. The Psi R1 hierarchical vision-language-action model and H1 dexterous robotic hand demonstrate industrial applications, from precision manufacturing to retail automation. These technologies underscore China’s push to lead in embodied AI – systems that interact physically with environments – a field projected to reshape global supply chains and consumer services.
With over 50% of Asia’s AI patents originating from the Chinese mainland, WAIC 2025 serves as a barometer for regional tech trends. Analysts note that advancements in teleoperation and full-body robotics could accelerate automation adoption across Southeast Asia’s manufacturing hubs, offering investors fresh opportunities in smart infrastructure.
