BYD Unveils Its Xiao Di Humanoid Robot Days After US Bans Chinese Robots

BYD has unveiled its Xiao Di humanoid robot for use in its retail showrooms in China shortly after the US FCC banned new imports of foreign-built advanced robotics, including humanoid robots, citing security risks. BYD aims to deploy multiple robots in each store to enhance customer interaction and differentiate its retail experience amid slowing domestic EV sales and rising overseas demand.

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