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About Us
HUAYI TECHNOLOGY
Founded in Shanghai in 2004, Huayi Technology has been deeply rooted in the smart retail industry for years, striving to reshape the retail landscape with continuous innovation.
Every product we develop is groundbreaking and uniquely designed, setting industry-leading standards.
In 2006, our DVD Rental Machine S250 became a phenomenal success in North America. It received extensive coverage from renowned media outlets including ABC, and rapidly expanded into markets worldwide.
In 2010, our Roboshop R1 was adopted by Best Buy, which soon launched the exclusive "Best Buy Express" Roboshop sales channel. Its unique compatibility with products of all packaging formats set a benchmark in the self-service retail industry, leading to rapid rollout across North America.
Starting in 2022, POPMART deployed our Roboshop R3s across 20 countries within three years. Rising rapidly as a standout player in the designer toy industry, POPMART has proven Roboshop to be a powerful enabler for global brand expansion.
We have independently developed the RBC platform — a Roboshop-powered SaaS system that integrates supply, sales, inventory management and marketing functions. The platform now generates an annual total sales volume of 1 billion US dollars.
Today, our products have served over 30 Fortune Global 500 enterprises, with a customer footprint spanning more than 30 countries and regions. Our solutions support 11 major languages and are integrated with local payment channels in 50 countries.
We build customized smart retail solutions for a growing number of brands, helping them establish their own dedicated retail channels and maximize commercial value.
Our mission is to empower business partners with wholehearted dedication. Let us join hands and create a shared future together.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Empowering Business Partners with Heart and Dedication.
Vision
Committed to building new retail channels for brands and becoming the preferred business partner for global brands.
Our History
2025
As LABUBU became a global sensation, POP MART deployed Roboshop units in more than 20 countries and regions.
2024
LEGO, the NBA,and Pokémon launched Roboshop projects in succession.
2023
A Roboshop unit appeared in POP MART's livestream, interacting with fans while dispensing products reliably at high frequency for eight consecutive hours.
2021
Disney officially launched its Roboshop program.
2018
Roboshop was introduced at JD.com, while Apple sold iPhones through automated retail equipment for the first time.
2017
POP MART officially launched its Roboshop program.
2016
The new R2S Roboshop model launched and secured orders from Sony, Unilever, Lancôme, and other customers that same year.
2014
Roboshop made its debut in China, attracting extensive coverage from Chinese and international media.
2012
Best Buy began deploying Roboshop units at public venues, including Toronto Pearson International Airport and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
2011
The R1, Huayi's first Roboshop model supporting multiple product categories, passed Best Buy's 4,000-cycle internal stress test and secured commercial orders.
2009
Huayi's Roboshop systems recorded their one-millionth transaction.
2006
The S100 launched in the United States to widespread acclaim and was featured by ABC Television that same year.
2005
Huayi completed its first DVD Roboshop prototype, the S100-A001.
2004
Huayi was founded.