AGIBOT to deploy 100+ X2 humanoids across 100 ASD stores with 3-day livestream
scott_e_reed · x · 2026-09-30
AGIBOT is deploying more than 100 X2 humanoid robots across 100 ASD stores, with a three-day livestream showing them guiding and assisting shoppers. The original poster argues that greeting customers and helping them find items is a sensible first application for humanoids in retail: while general manipulation AI is still maturing, this gets the public familiar with robots and refines interaction skills. The reblogger agrees it's a strong initial use case.
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