A humanoid robot seen gesturing for digital donations on a Chengdu street has added a bizarre twist to China's robotics boom.⁣ ⁣ Footage from June 11 shows the robot next to a QR code and a screen reading "begging for electricity bill." Its purpose, whether art, marketing, or a social experiment remains unclear.⁣ ⁣ This occurs as Chengdu officials trial robots in public sectors like transport and policing to test safety. Nationally, China aims for deep integration of humanoid robots into the economy by 2027.⁣ ⁣ #humanoid #robot #china #chengdu