AI began to enter the pharmacy, and robots bridged the last mile for late-night drug purchases.

Suddenly getting a fever, diarrhea in the middle of the night, or urgently needing medication, but the nearby pharmacy is already closed, and ordering online shows "next day delivery". Many people have experienced such situations. According to a survey by relevant organizations, over 90% of residents have had the need for medication at night, and over 60% of respondents believe that the need for night-time medication has not been fully met. From "no medicine to buy" to "buying medicine in time", the "last mile" of late-night medicine purchase is still a difficult issue in residents' health services. When artificial intelligence begins to enter the pharmacy, can this problem welcome a new solution? At the scene of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, a booth called "Robot Smart Pharmacy" was bustling with people, surrounded by spectators. Several humanoid robots were completing the entire process of receiving orders, picking up medication, sorting, and delivering. A reporter initiated a "human vs. machine" challenge on the spot, and although the reporter completed the challenge before the robot, the staff stated that the real advantage of the robot is not running faster in a short period of time, but being able to work stably 24 hours a day. Whether it is daytime or late at night, regardless of the number of orders, it can maintain stable efficiency, without fatigue, and without reducing service quality due to peak hours. Some visitors stated that the robot's movements are smooth and its recognition is accurate, and if it can guard the pharmacy 24 hours a day in the future, it will effectively solve the problem of buying medicine at night, and also provide more application space for unmanned pharmacies.