Li Ming, a founding member of Mi 9, made an important statement in April this year when he entered the field of AI. He became the CEO of a brand new company called Optimist. The move marked a new stage in Li Ming’s career, as he sought to make a name for himself in the field of artificial intelligence.
At the same time, Optimist unveiled its much-anticipated debut product, the “Optimist Desktop Robot”, which will soon be on sale. The target market for this small desktop robot is geeks and enthusiasts who are passionate about AI and robotics. The announcement created excitement among tech fans who were looking forward to the robot’s release.
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Li Ming announced the Optimist Desktop Robot’s operating system today, calling it “the world’s first Android desktop robot”. This groundbreaking approach supports app installation, providing consumers with a highly interactive and entertaining robot. The ability to personalize the robot’s functionality by installing apps opens up a world of possibilities for both app developers and consumers.
The Optimist desktop robot is reported to have an intuitive, intelligent operating system. Developers can modify third-party applications to run on the robot, and even applications that haven’t been modified can be added via over-the-air (OTA) updates. This adaptability makes integrating a wide range of features easy and ensures that the robot keeps up with the latest software developments.
The robot’s design includes a 2.1-inch circular screen on the front, and although the exact details are still unclear, it is possible that the ‘ears’ on its left and right sides act as speakers. Advertising photos suggest that the Optimist Desktop Robot can move sideways, which would add some excitement to its interactions.
Li Ming hinted at a possible June 18 debut by retweeting a Weibo post from a user who advised people to “save some money for June 18 to witness this”. The official launch of this innovative new product is highly anticipated by fans and tech enthusiasts who can’t wait to get their hands on it.
Li Ming thanked Lei Jun for giving him opportunities and advice throughout his career. He emphasized the good influence Xiaomi had on his professional career, describing his twelve years there as one of his most cherished memories.
