How Chinese robot makers are tapping OpenClaw to take on real-world tasks
OpenClaw AI is being integrated into robots for real-world tasks, from household chores to enterprise services
Domestic robotics giant Ecovacs unveiled Bajie, a robot integrated with OpenClaw, at the Appliance and Electronics World Expo in Shanghai last week.
Equipped with a robotic arm and gripper mounted on a round, vacuum-shaped wheeled base, Bajie demonstrated its ability to pick up and organise clutter at the conference, according to a report by the Chinese news outlet ifeng.
The goal for robots like Bajie is to eventually take over all household chores, said Ecovacs founder Qian Dongqi in a recent interview with ifeng.
Unlike traditional robots that rely on preprogrammed rules, Bajie functions as a custom “butler” trained on the specific habits of each family member, according to Ecovacs.
OpenClaw’s robotics integration extends beyond household settings.
Last month, Guangzhou-based AgileX Robotics released a guide for integrating OpenClaw with its Nero 7-axis robotic arm. Once configured, users can describe desired actions in natural language to control the device, eliminating the need to manually write kinematics code.