🤖 AI-powered robot barber kiosks have begun operating in several Chinese cities, offering haircuts with millimeter-level precision.

The system works in three stages:

• 3D scanning — a sensor array maps the customer's head shape, facial geometry, and hair type
• Style selection — the user picks a haircut via a digital interface, and the AI adjusts the cutting path to match the chosen pattern
• Robotic execution — a mechanical arm trims hair while continuously monitoring length in real time to maintain uniformity

Each session costs ¥60 (~$8), making it competitive with budget salons. Developers claim the kiosks reduce wait times and operational costs compared to traditional barbershops.