Tomorrow marks the opening of the world’s first robot 6S store in Shenzhen, a city on the southern coast of the Chinese mainland. Unlike traditional 4S stores in the automotive world—offering Sales, Spare parts, Service, and Survey—this 6S model adds two critical features: Customization and Leasing, ensuring that robots stay productive from day one through the end of their lifecycle.
Imagine cleaning robots sweeping streets, quadruped bots on patrol, and drones delivering your coffee. These scenes are stepping out of sci-fi and into the bustling “robot district” in Longgang District, where the new store will serve as a one-stop hub for full lifecycle support. From the initial sale and maintenance to bespoke upgrades and flexible leasing plans, robot owners and startups will find everything under one roof.
"It goes beyond a 4S store—offering two additional features: customization and leasing," says Zhao Bingbing, director of Shenzhen Longgang District Artificial Intelligence (Robotics) Administration. This approach aims to accelerate adoption by lowering the barrier to entry and keeping fleets adaptable to evolving tasks.
For entrepreneurs, local businesses, and tech enthusiasts, the 6S store represents a new chapter in human-robot collaboration. By centralizing services, the facility promises faster turnarounds, streamlined software updates, and hands-on support for cutting-edge platforms. As the robot district takes shape, Shenzhen is positioning itself at the forefront of the robotics revolution.
Whether you’re a startup founder exploring leasing options or a digital nomad curious about tomorrow’s cityscapes, the store’s July 28 opening offers a glimpse into a future where robots and humans thrive side by side. Step inside, and you might just meet the next generation of helpers reshaping urban life.
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