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WAIC Basement: AI for Human Desires – Cyborgs, Mysticism, and Emotional Coaches Debut

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What changedThe 2026 WAIC basement exhibition showcases AI companionship products: cyborg robots, divination hardware, and emotional counseling apps.
Why it mattersA cyborg robot priced at ¥248,000 and a blockaded influencer’s AI app achieving 50,000 users in two months show clear business models tapping human desires.
Who should careAll AI builders
Affected stackNo specific stack identified
Source confidenceMedium · Reliable media or first-hand reporting

At WAIC’s basement level, Liaode Tech displayed a cyborg robot for B2B clients like adult toy factories, priced at ¥248,000, sparking 'more expensive than bride price' debates. Founder claims core value is 'risk-free relationships'. Another booth, 'All Things Have Spirit', launched tarot and divination bracelets using AI for fortune-telling. Blockaded influencer 'Ququ Big Woman's team released 'Beauty Tips' APP, built on over 100,000 real consultation cases, allowing users to practice conflict dialogues with AI avatars at ¥199/month. It claims 50,000 users and over ¥3 million in orders after two months. These products target average users seeking emotional value, decision certainty, and relationship substitutes.

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    Chinese tech/startup coverage; AI signal filtered from broader business news.

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