Sharpa Robot Autonomously Makes Ice Cream at Shanghai DQ Store
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-07-18
Sharpa Robotics demonstrated the application of its embodied AI robot in a real commercial scenario. This August, the robot will make ice cream for real customers at a Shanghai DQ (Dairy Queen) store. - **Fully Autonomous Process**: Demo videos show that the robot can achieve end-to-end fully autonomous operation, completing tasks for an entire shift. - **Real-World Deployment**: This is a rare case of a robotic service landing directly in front of real customers and real orders, marking further exploration of embodied AI in commercial retail scenarios.
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