Lu Weibing leaks the rehearsal of the launch event: Xiaomi 17T series will make an appearance, robot interaction becomes a highlight

The official launch event for the Chinese version of the Xiaomi 17T series was held at 2:00 PM on June 8, during which the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro models will be officially released. The day before the event, Lei Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group, shared a video showing the rehearsal of the main speaker TJ of the event.

In the video, a Xiaomi robot arm unexpectedly appeared and had a fist bump interaction with personnel. This preview suggests that the Xiaomi robot is expected to officially debut at this event, becoming another major highlight alongside the new phone models.

As a key product targeting the domestic market, the Xiaomi 17T series is based on the international version and has been further localized to better suit the actual usage habits of domestic users. From in-depth customization of the phone ecosystem to the simultaneous demonstration of smart robot technology, this move not only reflects Xiaomi's continuous iteration in hardware collaboration and local services but also signals its strategy to accelerate the integration of cutting-edge AI and embodied intelligence technologies with consumer electronics businesses.

Currently, global tech companies are accelerating their layout in edge-side AI and smart ecosystems. The technological overflow and appearance of Xiaomi robots further demonstrate the company's technical reserves and full-scenario coordination capabilities under its "people-car-home full ecosystem" strategy. This event is not only a regular update of phone products but also an important window for Xiaomi to showcase its comprehensive AI technology strength.

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