In this March 18, 2020 photo, Liu Zhiyong, the CEO of ZhenRobotics, speaks during an interview at the company's offices in Beijing. While other industries struggle, Liu says China’s virus outbreak is boosting demand for his knee-high, bright yellow robots to deliver groceries and patrol malls looking for customers who fail to wear masks. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
March 19, 2020
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March 19, 2020 9:45 p.m.
RoboPony: Chinese robot maker sees demand surge amid virus
BEIJING (AP) — While other industries struggle, Liu Zhiyong says China’s virus outbreak is boosting demand for his knee-high, bright yellow robots to deliver groceries and patrol malls looking for shoppers who fail to wear masks.