Reference Message Network reported on June 9 that according to a report on the website of El Periodico de Catalunya, Spain on June 7, robots are becoming ubiquitous. Without us even realizing it, not only have the numbers of floor-cleaning robots, pool-cleaning robots, or obstacle-avoidance drones for entertainment increased, but their intelligence has also significantly improved - this refers not only to following instructions but more importantly, learning autonomously from the environment.

In Europe, outside of laboratories or technology expos, humanoid robots are rarely seen, while in China, they have already started operating in real environments: streets, hotels, hospitals, or shopping malls. This goes beyond anecdotal interest. According to the research report "The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Robots: Physical AI is Coming Your Way" released by Citibank, the production of humanoid robots in China will exceed 10,000 units in 2025. The global forecast is also clear: by 2050, there may be more than 600 million humanoid robots worldwide.

Elon Musk, who has long been developing humanoid robots, has also expressed concern about the achievements made by Chinese enterprises in this field, although he believes Tesla is leading the race, he admitted that the second to tenth places in the humanoid robot sector are likely to belong to Chinese enterprises.

The main reason behind these breakthroughs is the ability to combine artificial intelligence with hardware. In this regard, China's momentum is rapid.

A reporter from El Periodico de Catalunya recently tested two products that both interpret the development achievements of China's new generation of intelligent consumer robots. The first is the Saros 10R ultra-thin floor-cleaning robot developed by Stone Century Technology Co., Ltd., which is already at the forefront of the global market.

During several weeks of daily use, it is clearly visible that the device begins to understand the layout of the house. The robot can not only plan effective routes to cover the entire space but also analyze usage patterns. For example, it found that the kitchen needs a more thorough cleaning than other rooms after dinner.

The other is an intelligent pool-cleaning robot developed by YuanDing Intelligent Innovation Co., Ltd. This robot can move autonomously throughout the pool, including the waterline area, and can stay on the pool wall, improving the cleaning effect. This robot can analyze water quality and decide whether cleaning or adding cleaning agents is needed. At the same time, it can also serve as a communication station, allowing the robot to be controlled underwater.

In Spain, there are more and more robotic waiters in restaurants, particularly the food delivery robots from Pudu Robotics, a Chinese company, which stand out. These robots, with their unique "kitten" design, have been adopted by multiple restaurants to improve service efficiency and provide innovative experiences for customers.

Robot technology is no longer just a promise; it has already entered homes, restaurants, and swimming pools, and will soon enter hospitals, stores, and streets. The real challenge is not just to manufacture good robots but to understand how they will change our economy and social lives and to decide whether we are ready to coexist with them. (Compiled by Wang Meng)

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