AgiBot humanoid robot rentals target weddings and events in China

Chinese robotics company AgiBot has launched Qingtian Rent, a new platform offering humanoid robot rentals for various events including weddings, business meetings, concerts, and trade shows. The service currently operates in 50 cities with over 1,000 robots and 600 service providers onboarded, and aims to expand to more than 200 cities by 2026. Rental prices vary by robot model and event type, ranging from approximately $138 per day for a robot dog to $1,380 per day for advanced interactive humanoid models. The platform addresses challenges in China’s fragmented robot rental market, such as seasonal volatility and inconsistent pricing, and follows a “1234 strategy” to scale its network of manufacturers, service providers, content creators, and customers. The robot rental trend gained momentum earlier in 2023 when Unitree Robotics’ humanoid robots featured prominently at the Chinese New Year Gala, temporarily driving up rental prices. However, increased competition and mass production by companies like AgiBot