Geekplus humanoid robot to serve as official spokesperson at Web Summit Lisbon 2026
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At the opening of Web Summit Lisbon on November 9, 2026, a humanoid robot developed by Chinese company Geekplus will act as an official spokesperson. This marks the first time such a robot is used for this role, demonstrating that AI applications extend beyond text and image generation to direct public interaction. The event highlights a broader industry shift toward embodied AI with participation from over 100 countries.
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At the opening of Web Summit Lisbon on November 9, 2026, a humanoid robot developed by Chinese company Geekplus will act as an official spokesperson. This marks the first time such a robot is used for this role, demonstrating that AI applications extend beyond text and image generation to direct public interaction. The event highlights a broader industry shift toward embodied AI with participation from over 100 countries.
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