Dealerships in China lure shoppers with humanoid robots

Dealerships in China lure shoppers with humanoid robots

July 20, 2026 · 1 min

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Industry analyst John McElroy discusses how a car dealer group in China is using humanoid robots to attract shoppers amid declining auto sales.

As auto sales plummet in China, industry analyst John McElroy says one car dealer group is trying to get more shoppers in the door by selling humanoid robots. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

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Places: China

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