# XOS

Pragmatism Over Pomp: The Rise of the ‘Legless’ Humanoid in China’s Service Economy

Chinese robotics firm Shadow Intelligence has launched the X1, a legless humanoid robot designed for the catering industry that prioritizes operational ROI over anatomical realism. The launch marks a strategic shift toward a 'Robot-as-a-Service' model, utilizing a unified operating system to manage diverse robotic forms across service environments.