Cleaning robots maintaining urban spaces, quadrupedal machines conducting security patrols, and drones delivering beverages – these innovations will soon become daily reality as Shenzhen prepares to launch the world's first robot 6S store on July 28. The facility promises to revolutionize robotics integration in urban life through comprehensive lifecycle services spanning sales, maintenance, and cutting-edge customization options.
Zhao Bingbing, director of Shenzhen Longgang District's Artificial Intelligence (Robotics) Administration, explains: "This isn't just an upgrade from traditional 4S concepts. Our two additional pillars – bespoke robot customization and flexible leasing models – will accelerate commercial and residential adoption across industries."
The store forms part of Shenzhen's broader 'robot district' initiative, positioning the Chinese mainland's tech hub at the forefront of human-robot coexistence development. Observers note the project aligns with China's 14th Five-Year Plan priorities in intelligent manufacturing and AI infrastructure.
For business professionals, the leasing model offers cost-effective access to advanced automation, while customization services enable tailored solutions for sectors from logistics to healthcare. The development signals new opportunities in China's $15 billion service robotics market, projected to grow 32% annually through 2025.
As urban centers worldwide grapple with smart city implementation, Shenzhen's experiment provides tangible examples of AI integration – from street-sweeping automatons to coffee-delivery drones – setting benchmarks for sustainable technological urbanization.
