China Mobile Unveils Lingxi Robot Family

China Mobile has introduced a new robot lineup called the Lingxi Robot Family at the 9th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, Fujian.

The summit opened on April 29 and focused on major digital technology projects in China. Robots were one of the most eye-catching parts of the event.

The Lingxi family includes humanoid robots and four-legged robot dogs. China Mobile said these robots can be used in homes, elderly care centers, business parks, and exhibition halls.

They are not only display machines. The company said it can offer robot sales, rental services, custom projects, standard solutions, and service subscriptions. That means a company may buy a robot, rent one for an event, or ask for a special version.

AX Robots noted that China Mobile showed several real scenes at the summit. These included a robot-run restaurant, a robot tea room, and robots playing chess.

There was also a livelier side to the show. Four-legged robot dogs danced for visitors. A mid-size humanoid robot performed moves such as backflips and large jumps.

Behind the movement is a system China Mobile calls VLA-RAIL. The company says this real-time AI framework helps reduce slow responses and shaky movement. It also says the system makes the robot’s self-running work 1.5 times more efficient than human remote control.

The robots also use a navigation system called Taoyu. China Mobile says it helps robots move through indoor spaces, outdoor areas, and places where people and objects keep changing.

The prices show that these robots are still expensive for most families. But the rental model may make them easier to test in malls, events, care homes, and company showrooms.

This launch also shows a wider change in China’s robot market. Robots are moving from lab demos to places where people can see, touch, and even rent them.

For readers of AX Robots, the big question is simple: can these machines do useful work after the show ends?

A dancing robot dog is fun. A humanoid robot doing a backflip gets attention. But the real test will be slower and quieter: helping an older person, guiding visitors, carrying items, or working safely beside humans every day.