From February 17th to 23rd, the 2026 Dadu New Year Temple Fair is being held at the China National Convention Center Phase II, highlighting a blend of technological vibes, global appeal, and traditional Chinese culture. Beijing Palace Museum Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. brought its new employees—AI robots from Shenzhen—to the fair, creating a mobile, smart cultural experience space.

At the venue, one robot takes on the role of an "AI shopkeeper," autonomously handling voice interactions, order processing and payment collection, as well as the picking and delivery of products, while selling cultural and creative items from the Palace Museum. Another robot, serving as an "AI fortune ambassador," entertains visitors through games and friendly competitions, boosting the sense of fun and engagement. "This is the first time I've seen a robot selling cultural products," said Ms. Li, a local visitor. "It sounds like a real shopkeeper when it talks, and it moves quite swiftly. I couldn't help but stop and watch."

Characterized by high crowd density, frequent interactions, and intense operations, the temple fair poses a challenge that Stardust Intelligence's cable-driven Astribot S1 effectively meets. Its continuous operation during peak hours significantly alleviates the pressure on manual services, enhancing on-site stability and maintaining crowd order.

This innovative technological experience integrates traditional culture into the city's Chinese New Year celebrations and people's modern lives in a more relatable, vibrant, and future-oriented manner. The presence of AI robots at the temple fair not only offers a novel yet intimate experience but also provides a tangible and replicable model for smart city development and the integration of culture and technology. Blending into public cultural life in a gentler, more down-to-earth way, these robots are becoming a part of the city's Chinese New Year memories.

广东AI机器人春节进京“打工”！现身庙会卖故宫文创

2月17日至23日，2026大都新春庙会在国家会议中心二期举办，聚焦“科技感、国际范、中国味”。北京故宫文化传播有限公司带着来自深圳的AI机器人“新员工”入驻大都新春庙会，打造可移动的智慧文化体验空间。

现场，一台机器人化身“AI掌柜”，可自主完成语音接待、下单收款、商品抓取与递送等操作，现场售卖故宫文创产品。另一台机器人化身“AI福将”，与现场观众一起游戏、PK，提升趣味性与参与感。现场受访的市民游客李女士说：“头一回看到机器人卖文创，它说话很有‘掌柜味’，动作还麻利，不自觉停下来围观了。”

春节庙会人流密度高、互动频繁、运营强度大，星尘智能的绳驱AI机器人S1在高峰时段的持续运行，有效分担了人工服务压力，提升了现场运营的稳定性与秩序感。

这种创新科技体验，让传统文化以更亲切、更鲜活、更未来的方式，走进城市的春节盛会、融入百姓的现代生活。AI机器人走进庙会，不仅为市民带来了新鲜而亲切的体验，也为智慧城市建设和文化科技融合提供了可感知、可复制的现实样板，以更温和、更具烟火气的方式，融入公共文化生活之中，成为城市春节记忆的一部分。

文、图｜记者 宋诗颖
译｜黄健新
英文审校｜王枥焓