Robots Run a Shanghai Convenience Store for a Day, Serve Coffee & Restock Shelves

Six AGIBOT G2 wheeled humanoid robots were put through a 24-hour public trial at a working convenience store in Shanghai. The robots performed a mix of 1,730 customer-facing and operational tasks, including serving coffee, restocking shelves, preparing breakfast, and cleaning tables, all while being livestreamed to over two million viewers online. Four of the six robots successfully passed a final performance assessment.

This trial represents a significant step for embodied AI, moving beyond controlled lab demos into the dynamic, unpredictable environment of a real retail space. It demonstrates how robotics could handle extended operational periods and varied tasks, from the lunch rush to overnight cleaning. The real-world results provide valuable data for refining the interaction between AI models, hardware, and operational software in practical settings.