I was in China, they’re not just glorified tech demos, they’re actually usable now for getting around. It’s not in every city yet, it's still an early rollout but they’re far from being just demos. There are autonomous robots in China delivering items to hotel rooms, they even take the elevator on their own. You’ll also see autonomous robots transporting cargo around high-speed rail stations. These aren’t just tech demos.
https://youtu.be/89djfMaQWZw
“The future is already here – it's just not very evenly distributed.“