A demonstrator operates a humanoid robot during the launch of Galbot's unmanned robot convenience store in Hong Kong on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Leung Man Hei / AFP via Getty Images)

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po speaks during the launch of Galbot's unmanned robot convenience store in Hong Kong on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Leung Man Hei / AFP via Getty Images)

A Galbot humanoid robot is pictured during the launch of Galbot's unmanned robot convenience store in Hong Kong on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Leung Man Hei / AFP via Getty Images)

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po speaks during the launch of Galbot's unmanned robot convenience store in Hong Kong on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Leung Man Hei / AFP via Getty Images)

A Galbot humanoid robot is pictured during the launch of Galbot's unmanned robot convenience store in Hong Kong on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Leung Man Hei / AFP via Getty Images)

A Galbot humanoid robot is pictured during the launch of Galbot's unmanned robot convenience store in Hong Kong on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Leung Man Hei / AFP via Getty Images)

A Galbot humanoid robot is displayed during the launch of Galbot's unmanned robot convenience store in Hong Kong on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Leung Man Hei / AFP via Getty Images)

A Galbot humanoid robot demonstrates its capabilities during the launch of Galbot's unmanned robot convenience store in Hong Kong on August 31, 2026. (Photo by Leung Man Hei / AFP via Getty Images)