A large crowd gathered outside the world’s first artificial intelligence “6S” store in Shenzhen on Wednesday. The event offered free installations of OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that leverages large language models, including Anthropic PBC’s Claude, to perform daily tasks.

Attendees queued patiently to experience the cutting-edge technology firsthand. The first recipient of the AI agent—also called “Little Lobster”, a nod to its red lobster logo—watched as technical staff conducted the 30-minute setup process. This included configuring a local gateway and guiding users through an onboarding wizard, ensuring a seamless integration of the AI agent into their daily lives.

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The AI hub's initiative underscores the growing demand for AI solutions and the public's readiness to embrace innovative technological advancements as Shenzhen continues to position itself at the forefront of AI development.

Located in Shenzhen’s Longgang district, the “6S” store, which opened in September last year, provides integrated services for software development and hardware manufacturing, further driving the city’s efforts to become a global AI pioneer.

China Daily's Robert Hope-Jones took the photos on Wednesday.