Robot Rental Prices Plunge as Daily Rates Fall from 10,000 Yuan to Under 1,000

The National Day holiday brought a new kind of worker to scenic spots: robots. Beyond stage performances like flips and dances, these machines took on shifts selling goods, collecting payments, conducting security patrols, and performing at night.

According to incomplete statistics, nearly 30 embodied AI and robotics companies entered cultural tourism, retail, and consumer service scenarios. During the holiday, the number of robots on duty reached several thousand. This marks a clear shift from laboratory demonstrations to real-world service.

At the same time, rental costs plunged. Daily rent for robots fell from 10,000 yuan to less than 1,000 yuan, a dramatic drop that lowers the barrier for businesses to adopt them. The price drop significantly reduces operating costs for businesses.

The shift signals that embodied AI is moving from demonstration to practical deployment. Falling rental prices could accelerate adoption across hotels, malls, and scenic areas, turning robots into routine service staff rather than novelty acts. This trend highlights the growing commercialization of embodied AI.