First robot running WeChat Mini-Program is born

After the WeChat team announced the opening of the Mini-Program Framework, devices such as treadmills and refrigerators can become terminals for users to use WeChat Mini-Programs. Now, OrionStar's intelligent service robot has become the first such devices.

In the WeChat public class on January 9, the WeChat team announced the opening of the Mini-Program Framework, which means that Mini-Programs can run on different terminals without a mobile phone.

Through the WeChat Mini-Program, OrionStar's Robot can connect with the business system in the mall, reducing the cost of further development.

Take the mall as an example. Previously, robots and mall membership systems had to connect with the third-party system developers in the mall. Since the third-party developers in each mall are different, this is a tedious project.

By adapting to the WeChat Mini-Program, the robot can realize fast integration with mall services. Users can enjoy a variety of services on via the Mini-Program, including membership points, parking payment, McDonald's and Pizza Hut in the mall to order in advance, and discount information on Uniqlo, Nike, etc.

After the user leaves, the Mini-Program on the robot can also automatically exit to avoid privacy issues caused by information leakage.

Wechat Mini-Program Framework is a set of operating environment that allows hardware terminals to run without WeChat client. Hardware developers only need to access the SDK and APK of the applet hardware framework to run applets smoothly on hardware.

The equipment requirements for running the Mini-Program hardware framework are a minimum configuration of a quad-core 1.5GHz CPU, memory 1GB RAM + 4GB ROM, Android 5.0 and above.

The WeChat Mini-Program hardware framework has been opened for access. Hardware developers can register at the “WeChat Terminal Cooperation Platform” and apply for the “Mini Program Hardware Framework Module”.

After accessing the Mini-Program Hardware Framework, the applet can be bound to the Mini Program Appid to get access.