Robots as serfs at Shanghai Expo
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
NZ exporters may get their first taste of China's robot serfs if they plan to head to the Shanghai World Expo.
According to China's People Daily, 37 seven multi-functional robot will be serving visitors of Shanghai World Expo.
These 1.55 metre robots can dance, sing and speak six languages. Shaped like the Expo's mascot Haibao, these robots have touch screens on their chests to answer inquiries on road, public service and Expo information.
The Haibao robots will be placed in Shanghai's two international airports and at the entrances of some major Expo venues, the article says.