China Launches First Open Robot Leasing Platform BOTSHARE in Shanghai
China has officially launched BOTSHARE, the nation's first open robot leasing platform, in Shanghai. This initiative marks a significant step in the commercialization of robotics through the Robotics as a Service (RaaS) model. Jiang Qingsong, a partner at Zhiyuan AGIBOT and chairman of BOTSHARE, outlined ambitious growth targets for the platform. By 2026, BOTSHARE aims to collaborate with over 10 robot manufacturers, engage 200 premium service leasing partners, support more than 3,000 content creators, and serve over 400,000 rental customers. Currently, the platform operates in 50 core cities across China, leveraging a network of more than 600 service providers and over 1,000 robotic devices. The strategic plan includes expanding its footprint to more than 200 cities by 2026, thereby establishing an open and scalable ecosystem for robot leasing. This launch highlights China's accelerating integration of advanced robotics into everyday services and industrial applications, aiming to lower barriers to entry for businesses and consumers alike through flexible leasing options rather than outright purchases.
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China Launches First Open Robot Leasing Platform BOTSHARE in Shanghai
China has officially launched BOTSHARE, the nation's first open robot leasing platform, in Shanghai. This initiative marks a significant step in the commercialization of robotics through the Robotics as a Service (RaaS) model. Jiang Qingsong, a partner at Zhiyuan AGIBOT and chairman of BOTSHARE, outlined ambitious growth targets for the platform. By 2026, BOTSHARE aims to collaborate with over 10 robot manufacturers, engage 200 premium service leasing partners, support more than 3,000 content creators, and serve over 400,000 rental customers. Currently, the platform operates in 50 core cities across China, leveraging a network of more than 600 service providers and over 1,000 robotic devices. The strategic plan includes expanding its footprint to more than 200 cities by 2026, thereby establishing an open and scalable ecosystem for robot leasing. This launch highlights China's accelerating integration of advanced robotics into everyday services and industrial applications, aiming to lower barriers to entry for businesses and consumers alike through flexible leasing options rather than outright purchases.
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