Reporter: Lobster Hardware Devices in Short Supply

DeepFlowTech · 2026-03-12T14:41:31+00:00

As the OpenClaw AI agent gains popularity, the "lobster installation craze" has led to price increases and shortages of related hardware. The secondhand equipment market in Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen is experiencing surging demand, with consumers rushing to purchase compatible host boxes. However, most shops are out of stock, and prices have risen notably.

DeepFlowTech

2026-03-12 14:41:31

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Deep Tide TechFlow News, March 12 — According to Jin10 Data, recently, as the popularity of OpenClaw AI agents continues to rise, the “Lobster Installation Fever” has also driven up prices and caused shortages in related hardware markets. Today, a reporter saw at a second-hand equipment wholesale stall in Shenzhen Huaqiangbei Electronics World that within just 20 minutes, five or six groups of customers came to inquire about hardware devices compatible with the OpenClaw installation environment.

A consumer explained, “Today I specifically came from Guizhou just to buy a ‘Lobster’ host box. I visited several stores, but they are all out of stock, and prices are continuously rising.” The reporter visited multiple second-hand wholesalers, all of whom responded that they are out of stock. “There are quite a few people asking, but the key issue is no stock. It used to be over 3,000 yuan, and now it seems to have increased by 1,000 yuan.” (CCTV Finance)

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