China’s UBTech Robotics and appliance maker Midea push humanoids into factories, retail

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China’s UBTech Robotics and appliance maker Midea push humanoids into factories, retail - SCMP

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UBTech’s Walker humanoids are headed for a car plant, while Midea plans to have its own robots in an appliance factory by next month.

Midea, which made a significant move into robotics in 2017 with its acquisition of German industrial robot maker Kuka, plans to have its humanoid robots, conducting equipment maintenance and factory examinations, as well as serve at some of its bricks-and-mortar retail outlets to introduce customers to its household appliances, distribute gifts and make coffee, according to the company.

UBTech said it had received advance payment for the purchase.