Security, inspection, logistics and household services are seen as among the first areas where humanoid robots could become commercially viable, Wang Peng, a research fellow at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times on Sunday. He said that the true value of robotics lies not in replacing human workers, but in augmenting human capabilities, supporting productive development, and improving the quality of life.

　　"Moving from factories to marathon courses marks an important step for humanoid robots, from technology demonstration to practical application," Wang said, adding that large events are a useful testing ground because they involve dense crowds and clearly defined tasks, allowing robots to show their perception, movement control and task execution abilities.