Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A sandwich shop opening in Ujjain took an unusual turn when a humanoid robot joined the celebrations and danced in front of guests on Sunday.
The videos of the event are circulating widely on social media.
The video shows the robot taking part in the inauguration and entertaining people with its dance moves.
The robot arrived at the inauguration with bodyguards by its side and received a grand welcome from the gathering. It was also seen shaking hands with people at the entrance, while those present laughed and enjoyed the unusual sight.
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The unusual scene quickly caught attention online, with social media users sharing their reactions to the sight of a humanoid robot at a local shop opening.
Some users discussed whether robots could replace people in jobs such as cooking and serving food in the future.
One user joked that robots were becoming the new celebrities, while another made a light-hearted reference to China's growing use of technology.
The video has added to the growing interest in humanoid robots, which are increasingly being seen outside technology events and research centres and in public places and everyday settings.
China Rapidly Expanding Humanoid Robot Use
China has emerged as one of the world's biggest centres for humanoid robot development, with companies now moving beyond simple demonstrations to testing robots in factories, shops and other real-world settings.
At the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, more than 300 companies displayed over 2,000 robotic products, including humanoids designed for factory work, parcel sorting and household tasks.
