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CNBC AI News, August 9th – The 2025 World Robot Conference is underway at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. During the event, Wang Xingxing, founder of Unitree Robotics, shared some intriguing insights in a media interview.
Wang Xingxing posited a potentially transformative shift in societal perception once robots become genuinely capable of contributing meaningfully to the workforce. “I even feel that when robots can truly handle a significant amount of work, nations could levy taxes on each robot as it leaves the factory,” he stated.
“For instance,” Wang elaborated, “if a robot is performing a specific task, a portion of the value it generates could be directly taxed and remitted to the government. I think that’s perfectly acceptable. Perhaps even allowing companies to deploy robots to cultivate undeveloped land, with a portion of the robot’s output going directly to the state.” He stressed that this concept hinges on robots possessing human-like capabilities and further technological breakthroughs.
Addressing the drastically reduced starting price of the R1 (¥39,900) compared to the G1, Wang Xingxing clarified, “Our price reductions are based on specific models. Smaller robots will naturally be more affordable, while larger, more sophisticated robots will be priced higher.”
He further explained, “Within each product series, there will be both cheaper and more expensive options. We aim to offer compelling prices to encourage wider adoption and use of our robots. This tiered approach allows for greater accessibility and broadens the potential applications of our technology.”
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