Galbot's Xiao Gai to staff Hung Hom 24/7 convenience store
Technology
Hong Kong is launching a 24/7 convenience store, and the coolest part? It will be staffed entirely by Xiao Gai, a humanoid robot from Galbot, set right on the Hung Hom waterfront, a tourist attraction along the water, Xiao Gai will handle everything from restocking snacks to running the checkout.
Hong Kong Investment Corporation backs store
Backed by the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, the store aims to boost waterfront visitors by up to 40%.
Xiao Gai is not just for show: it can chat with customers using voice interaction and make decisions in real working environments.
If all goes well, you might see similar robot-run stores popping up in other big cities.