
Will robot rentals become a mainstream automation model in China by the end of April 2026?
China’s robotics industry is testing a new commercialization path with BotShare, a platform launched by AgiBot that allows companies to rent humanoid robots for short-term tasks instead of buying them outright. The model targets flexible demand in logistics, retail, events, testing, and customer service, with plans to expand to 200+ Chinese cities. If adoption accelerates, robot-as-a-service could lower automation costs and speed up the real-world deployment of humanoid robots across multiple industries.
Conditions
Resolves “Yes” if by April 30, 2026, BotShare is officially operating in at least 50 Chinese cities, reports 1,000+ active enterprise or institutional clients, or discloses recurring commercial revenue from robot rentals (e.g., quarterly revenue growth or repeat contracts), as confirmed by AgiBot statements or reporting from major Chinese or international media. Otherwise — No.
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