Robot Date Disaster

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A popular social media personality from China shelled out approximately $1,400 to hire a robotic companion for a day. This robot assisted in cooking, cleaning, and later, they went on a dinner date together towards the evening.

Following her participation in a popular dating reality series in the year 2022, the Chinese internet sensation Zhang Genyuan experienced an incredible surge in fame and now boasts a staggering 1.4 million followers on the platform Rednote.

Currently, he’s traversing the Chinese mainland, chronicling his journeys digitally, and on March 13, 2025, he uploaded a video detailing his most recent escapade.

The video shows Genuyan explaining his experience of spending approximately 1,400 US dollars (10,000 yuan) to hire a human-like robot for an entire day, and the various activities he engaged in during that time with the robot.

Influencer paid to take a robot on a date

As reported by SCMP, the rented robot in question was a Unitree G1, one of China’s high-end humanoid robots that typically sell for $14,000 if bought outright. Fortunately for Zhang, several individuals have purchased this robot to offer rental services, enabling him to enjoy the humanoid experience without having to pay such a large sum upfront.

In the video shared on Rednote, Genyuan initiated the robot, prompting it to rise. Shortly after, Genyuan was personally addressed by name as the robot detailed its capabilities. Remarkably, this robot was aware of Zhang’s digital footprint and praised his accomplishments online.

Zhang chuckled as he remarked, “It hasn’t begun benefiting me yet, but it’s already making me feel good!

Initially, the G1 started frying eggs for the influencer; unfortunately, during the process, it accidentally spilled milk. Nonetheless, it promptly rectified its error and went beyond expectations by sweeping and mopping the apartment post-breakfast preparation.

Eventually, both Zhang and the robot ventured out from their apartment for an extended stroll in the great outdoors. The content creator later requested that the robot dance. However, during its performance, it seemed to lose balance, but promptly expressed regret for not meeting expectations.

“I know you are not mad at me. It is just that I did not do well enough,” it said.

Zhang stated, “I won’t require a partner for emotional support any longer… The robot eliminates any sense of loneliness I might have felt.

This happens mere weeks following a sensational event involving 30-year-old Douyin live-streamer Dalaotian. After investing approximately $140,000, he made headlines for transforming himself into what’s known as an “android.”

This is a recent occurrence that follows the event of Douyin streamer Dalaotian, aged 30, who generated buzz by spending around $140,000 to metamorphose himself into an “android.”)

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2025-03-21 18:52