Rain, internet outages hit first day of Hong Kong’s robot convenience stores
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- South China Morning Postseen 1 Sept, 15:19description edited
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Heavy rain and internet outages have marred the first day of operations for Hong Kong’s fully automated convenience stores, but visitors say they appreciate the new robot shop manager’s work. The “Galbot Stores”, operated by wheeled humanoid robots, opened two outdoor outlets in Hung Hom and Wan Chai and an indoor unit in Kai Tak on Tuesday, marking the city’s first fully automated retail roll-out. Shelves carry a mix of snacks and drinks, along with local souvenirs such as pineapple-bun and...Heavy rain and internet outages marred the launch of Hong Kong’s first humanoid robot-operated convenience stores on Tuesday, but visitors said they still appreciated the work of the new robots. Embodied-intelligence robotics company Galbot opened two outdoor stores in Hung Hom and Wan Chai and an indoor shop in Kai Tak. The Galbot stores offer a mix of snacks and drinks, along with local offerings such as pineapple-bun and egg-tart-themed merchandise, with prices ranging from HK$14 to HK$139...
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Tue, 1 September 2026
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Visitors praise humanoid robot manager ‘Xiao Gai’ as Galbot Stores launch in Hung Hom, Wan Chai and Kai Tak.
- South China Morning Post06:13edited after publishing
Heavy rain and internet outages marred the launch of Hong Kong’s first humanoid robot-operated convenience stores on Tuesday, but visitors said they still appreciated the work of the new robots. Embodied-intelligence robotics company Galbot opened two outdoor stores in Hung Hom and Wan Chai and an indoor shop in Kai Tak. The Galbot stores offer a mix of snacks and drinks, along with local offerings such as pineapple-bun and egg-tart-themed merchandise, with prices ranging from HK$14 to HK$139...