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Galbot operates unmanned store with humanoid robots in Beijing

Galbot opened an unmanned kiosk store operated by humanoid robots in Beijing in August 2025. The store uses the two-armed G-1 robot, which the company describes as the first store operated by autonomous humanoids.

What happened

Chosun.com reported on March 24, 2026, that Galbot is operating an unmanned store with humanoid robots in Beijing. The store opened in August 2025, and G-1 robots perform staff duties. Galbot describes it as the first store operated by autonomous humanoids.

Why it matters

At the Beijing store, the G-1 humanoid robot has served as a clerk since the store opened, and the store operates without human staff. Businesses considering ways to run store operations without staff can see specifically who performs the work on-site.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/galbot-pekin-de-mujin-tenpo-wo-un-ei-hyuumanoidorobotto-g-1-58c58a. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.