"service interaction"

#13439929

13 March 2026

The humanoid robot Pepper interacts with attendees at the Fira Gran Via during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. This version of the social robot features an upgraded hardware architecture powered by the Qualcomm Robotics RB5 Platform, which includes a specialized NPU (Neural Processing Unit) enabling on-device generative AI capabilities for natural language processing and emotional recognition. The robot utilizes a multimodal sensor array, including a custom 12-megapixel HDR depth camera for facial tracking and spatial awareness, working alongside a 2D 5-megapixel wide-angle camera and an Omnidirectional Microphone Array with AI Beamforming technology for multi-user voice localization. Connectivity is managed via a dedicated Wi-Fi 7 and 5G-Advanced module, allowing seamless cloud synchronization with external LLM (Large Language Model) agents to provide real-time, personalized information and advanced navigation across the bustling venue.

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#13436259

12 March 2026

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 8: A customer photographs a robot in a convenience store, in Tokyo, Japan, on March 8, 2026.

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#13436262

12 March 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8: A robot wearing a festive hat and scarf stands in a store with shelves stocked with goods in Shanghai, China, on March 8, 2026.

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#13413349

7 March 2026

The CHRIC Panda Humanoid, a bionic service robot featuring a soft-touch aesthetic and an advanced 3D Depth-Sensing camera system for gesture recognition, is powered by the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin robotics platform and high-precision harmonic drive actuators that allow for fluid, lifelike movements, as the Chinese robotics manufacturer demonstrates its Embodied AI capabilities for social interaction and hospitality during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13413552

7 March 2026

A group of congress attendees observes the AGIBOT X2 (Lingxi X2), an agile bipedal humanoid robot standing 1.31 meters tall, as it demonstrates its 28 degrees of freedom (DoF) and multimodal AI capabilities, featuring an integrated interactive RGB camera and a VLM (Vision Language Model) powered by dual Rockchip RK3588 processors and an optional NVIDIA Orin NX module (157 TOPS) for real-time facial recognition and intent understanding during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13406564

6 March 2026

The semi-humanoid robot Pepper, developed by SoftBank Robotics, interacts with visitors at MWC 2026. This latest iteration, sometimes referred to as Pepper+, is equipped with an upgraded AI agent and a higher-resolution 10.1-inch chest tablet. Known for its ability to recognize human emotions and engage in natural conversation, Pepper is showcased in various roles from hospital data intake assistant to retail brand ambassador. The robot's sleek white design, expressive LED eyes, and omnidirectional base allow it to navigate seamlessly through the crowded congress halls, demonstrating the integration of embodied AI in service industries during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13404917

5 March 2026

A robot greets a customer at a robot-themed coffee shop in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, on March 5, 2026.

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#13403110

4 March 2026

A humanoid service robot, featuring highly articulated hands and a friendly digital facial expression, shakes hands and greets two congress delegates in a high-tech exhibition hall. The scene captures the professional yet approachable nature of modern social robotics, emphasizing how Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) becomes a standard part of corporate networking and event hospitality during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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#13403136

4 March 2026

A humanoid service robot, featuring highly articulated hands and a friendly digital facial expression, shakes hands and greets two congress delegates in a high-tech exhibition hall. The scene captures the professional yet approachable nature of modern social robotics, emphasizing how Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) becomes a standard part of corporate networking and event hospitality during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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#13403137

4 March 2026

A humanoid service robot, featuring highly articulated hands and a friendly digital facial expression, shakes hands and greets two congress delegates in a high-tech exhibition hall. The scene captures the professional yet approachable nature of modern social robotics, emphasizing how Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) becomes a standard part of corporate networking and event hospitality during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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#13403030

4 March 2026

The Namuh X, the humanoid service robot developed by the Spanish company Wellness Robotics, features advanced bipedal locomotion, AI-driven facial recognition, and a sophisticated voice interaction system for hospitality and healthcare environments. It is exhibited, highlighting its human-like range of motion and interactive capabilities, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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#13403182

4 March 2026

The Keenon BUTLERBOT W3 (Elderly Care Edition), an autonomous service robot, is showcased at the China Pavilion during MWC 2026. This specialized assistant features a friendly interactive screen face and a multi-tiered body with secure, motorized drawers designed for the contactless delivery of medications and personal items. Equipped with 3D LiDAR and SLAM technology, the robot navigates complex indoor environments to support seniors, providing reminders, emotional interaction, and 24/7 assistance in smart care facilities during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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#13403156

4 March 2026

The KDDI-Avita Humanoid, a state-of-the-art service robot powered by Physical AI, is exhibited at the ''Street Corner of Tomorrow'' pavilion during MWC 2026. Designed under the direction of Hiroshi Ishiguro, the robot features a compact skeletal structure, silicone skin for realistic facial expressions, and quiet pneumatic actuators that allow for fluid, human-like movements. It acts as a virtual-physical assistant for a futuristic restaurant and retail setting, utilizing high-speed connectivity to KDDI's Osaka Sakai Data Center for real-time processing of nonverbal cues like nodding and synchronized gestures during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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#13403157

4 March 2026

The KDDI-Avita Humanoid, a state-of-the-art service robot powered by Physical AI, is exhibited at the ''Street Corner of Tomorrow'' pavilion during MWC 2026. Designed under the direction of Hiroshi Ishiguro, the robot features a compact skeletal structure, silicone skin for realistic facial expressions, and quiet pneumatic actuators that allow for fluid, human-like movements. It acts as a virtual-physical assistant for a futuristic restaurant and retail setting, utilizing high-speed connectivity to KDDI's Osaka Sakai Data Center for real-time processing of nonverbal cues like nodding and synchronized gestures during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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#13403158

4 March 2026

The KDDI-Avita Humanoid, a state-of-the-art service robot powered by Physical AI, is exhibited at the ''Street Corner of Tomorrow'' pavilion during MWC 2026, speaking with two congress attendants. Designed under the direction of Hiroshi Ishiguro, the robot features a compact skeletal structure, silicone skin for realistic facial expressions, and quiet pneumatic actuators that allow for fluid, human-like movements. It acts as a virtual-physical assistant for a futuristic restaurant and retail setting, utilizing high-speed connectivity to KDDI's Osaka Sakai Data Center for real-time processing of nonverbal cues like nodding and synchronized gestures during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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#13403159

4 March 2026

The KDDI-Avita Humanoid, a state-of-the-art service robot powered by Physical AI, is exhibited at the ''Street Corner of Tomorrow'' pavilion during MWC 2026, speaking with two congress attendants. Designed under the direction of Hiroshi Ishiguro, the robot features a compact skeletal structure, silicone skin for realistic facial expressions, and quiet pneumatic actuators that allow for fluid, human-like movements. It acts as a virtual-physical assistant for a futuristic restaurant and retail setting, utilizing high-speed connectivity to KDDI's Osaka Sakai Data Center for real-time processing of nonverbal cues like nodding and synchronized gestures during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 4, 2026.

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