AgiBot
AgiBot, also known as Zhiyuan Robotics, is a Shanghai-based company that designs and mass-produces general-purpose humanoid robots. It was founded in February 2023 by former Huawei engineers Peng Zhihui and Deng Taihua, and its backers include HongShan, Hillhouse, Tencent and BYD. The range covers the full-size Expedition A2 series for industrial and service work, including wheeled versions, the smaller Lingxi X series, and the G2 industrial robot. AgiBot builds its robots in its own Shanghai factory: mass production started at the end of 2024 and its 1,000th robot came off the line in January 2025. It also develops its own AI, including the GO-1 foundation model, which helps robots learn tasks from human video, and the Lingqu OS software platform. Its humanoids hold certifications from China, the United States and the European Union, and an AgiBot A2 set a Guinness World Record by walking 106 km from Suzhou to Shanghai. A Hong Kong stock listing is planned for 2026.
💡Notable Achievement: AgiBot released AgiBot World, the largest humanoid manipulation dataset with over 1M trajectories from 100 robots across 100 real-world scenarios, advancing embodied AI research.
What Does AgiBot Do?
Agibot integrates advanced multimodal foundation models with flexible mechanical forms, tackling precision electronics assembly and service logistics.
“Deploying general-purpose embodied AI robots across industrial assembly and commercial services.”
Multi-form modular hardware (biped, wheeled, quadruped)
Open-source AimRT robotics middleware
AIDEA real-world data collection flywheel
What Can AgiBot Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Sub-millimeter electronics assembly, hybrid legged-wheeled traversal, AI middleware runtime, and automated giga-data imitation learning.
Sub-Millimeter Industrial Assembly
Precision RAM card insertion, wire harness routing, and electronic screw fastening with high-bandwidth force feedback.
Hybrid Legged-Wheeled Traversal
Modular lower-body configurations enabling rapid switching between bipedal walking and wheeled rolling bases.
Distributed High-Concurrency Control
AI-native robotics middleware coordinating multi-sensor time synchronization and low-latency motor buses.
Data-Driven Imitation Learning
Continuous collection of training demonstrations through the automated AIDEA giga-data factory.
AgiBot Robots & Robot Dogs
Showing 12 Humanoid Robots of 14 total models
AgiBot A2-W
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2025
AgiBot A2-W is a wheeled general-purpose humanoid for flexible manufacturing. Two 7-DoF arms with a lifting and tilting waist, six-axis force sensors and a four-wheel-drive base with zero turning radius cover the full human working range from floor to 2 m. Its 2 kWh hot-swappable battery runs about five hours, 275 TOPS of compute drives millisecond-level perception, and modular skills (UniGrasp, Uni6DPose, UniPlug) handle loading, transport, shelving and plugging tasks.
AgiBot A3
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2026
Agibot A3 is an agile commercial bipedal humanoid robot developed by Agibot (Zhiyuan Robotics), engineered for industrial assembly, flexible manufacturing, and interactive service environments. Standing 173 cm tall with an operational mass of 55 kg (~120 lbs), the A3 achieves up to 12 kW of peak dynamic power. It features 31 active degrees of freedom across the main frame (7 DoF per arm, 6 DoF per leg, 3 DoF waist, and 2 DoF neck), expandable up to 57 DoF when fitted with high-density dexterous hands. Powered by an onboard 1,152 Wh hot-swappable dual-battery system delivering up to 10 hours of operation, the robot leverages Agibot’s LinkCraft motion architecture and multimodal perception array to execute whole-body balance control and vision-guided manipulation.
AgiBot A1
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2023
The Agibot A1 is a first-generation general-purpose humanoid robot standing 175 cm tall with human-like proportions and 49 degrees of freedom for fluid, natural movements in human environments. Featuring dexterous five-finger hands with 12 DOF each, it achieves a 7 km/h walking speed and can lift 5 kg per arm or bear up to 80 kg total. Powered by 200 TOPS onboard AI including WorkGPT and EI-Brain architecture, it excels in perception, manipulation, and autonomous task execution for manufacturing, logistics, and services. Advanced PowerFlow joints with quasi-direct-drive, high-torque planetary reducers, and liquid cooling enable precise operations like picking, sorting, and navigating complex spaces alongside humans. Equipped with RGB-D cameras, LiDAR, and proximity sensors, it supports safe collaboration, learning from experience, and adapting to dynamic settings with bipedal agility on uneven terrain.
AgiBot Q1
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2025
The AgiBot Q1 is a compact, backpack-sized bipedal humanoid robot standing at 80 cm tall, designed for personal use, research, and education. Featuring miniaturized high-performance Quasi-Direct Drive (QDD) joints smaller than an egg, it delivers full-body force control and dynamic responsiveness rivaling larger models. With open-source hardware, SDK, and HDK, users can 3D-print custom shells like Cyber-Maid designs and program motions via a zero-code block-based platform. Powered by the Agi-Soul AI platform, it supports voice interaction, English tutoring, dance coaching, and gesture-based tasks. Bipedal locomotion enables natural walking, balancing, and human-like interactions in home or lab settings. Crash-resistant due to its 1/8 scale size, it bridges sim-to-real gaps, lowers iteration costs, and serves as an interactive desktop companion or graduation tool for creators, emphasizing accessibility and high dexterity in a portable form.
RAISE A1
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2024
The RAISE A1 is a first-generation general-purpose humanoid robot engineered for real-world industrial and commercial applications. Standing 175 cm tall with an athletic human-like build, it combines advanced bipedal locomotion with 49+ degrees of freedom for fluid, natural movements. Equipped with dexterous five-finger hands capable of precise manipulation and 5 kg per-arm lifting capacity, the robot integrates proprietary AI systems including WorkGPT and EI-Brain architecture for autonomous task execution. With LiDAR and RGB-D vision sensors, it navigates complex environments safely alongside human workers, performing repetitive precision tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and service sectors.
AgiBot X1
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2024
The AgiBot X1 is a compact, full-stack open-source humanoid robot designed for modularity, flexibility, and safety. Standing at 130 cm tall and weighing 33 kg, it features 34 active degrees of freedom for smooth and precise motion, making it suitable for light operational tasks in industrial, research, and household environments. Powered by AI and reinforcement learning, the robot supports advanced locomotion and manipulation, with a single arm capable of handling up to 0.5 kg. Its open-source framework and modular architecture enable extensive customization, supporting applications in automation, education, social interaction, and healthcare assistance. The AgiBot X1 is equipped with USB-C connectivity, REF-CLI software tools, and real-time monitoring, making it a scalable platform for developers and businesses seeking adaptable humanoid robotics solutions.
AgiBot A2 Lite
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2023
AgiBot A2 Lite is a performance-focused version of AgiBot's A2 bipedal humanoid, sold through AgiBot's global store at $44,560. It stands 169 cm tall, weighs 63 kg, has 23 degrees of freedom and walks at up to 0.8 m/s, with joints producing up to 270 N·m. The A2 Lite has no perception or speech AI; instead it ships with a library of routines such as handshakes, tai chi and Peking opera for entertainment and commercial performances, and it can be controlled in groups or taught new moves through an optional VR kit.
AgiBot A2 Ultra
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2025
The AgiBot A2 Ultra is a next-generation humanoid robot engineered for advanced service and industrial applications. Designed with human-like proportions and a futuristic aesthetic, it features a highly dexterous 49+ degree-of-freedom body, enabling agile movement and precise manipulation. Equipped with a 200 TOPS AI computing system, the A2 Ultra processes multimodal inputs—text, audio, and visual—with 96% accuracy, even in noisy environments. Its sensor suite includes LiDAR, RGB-D cameras, microphone arrays, and fingertip sensors, supporting safe navigation and delicate object handling. The robot excels in customer service, logistics, and research, offering modular hardware, cloud integration, and real-time autonomous task execution.
AgiBot X2-N
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2025
The AgiBot X2-N is a cutting-edge humanoid robot designed for versatile mobility in complex environments. It features a unique hybrid locomotion system, seamlessly transitioning between bipedal walking and wheeled movement using integrated foot wheels. This allows the robot to efficiently traverse flat surfaces, climb stairs, handle slopes, and navigate tight spaces. The X2-N operates without relying on cameras or external sensors, instead using advanced proprioceptive feedback from joint torque, pressure sensors, and internal gyros for real-time terrain adaptation. Its design emphasizes fluid motion, efficiency, and adaptability, and AgiBot names logistics, healthcare and public services as potential uses. The robot can carry cargo, adjust its gait autonomously, and perform in dynamic, unpredictable settings.
AgiBot X2
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2025
The AgiBot X2 is a versatile general-purpose humanoid robot designed to combine advanced motion intelligence, interaction intelligence, and task intelligence. It features a flexible material exterior and is equipped with proprietary components such as Xyber-Edge for precise motion control, Xyber-DCU for decision-making, and Xyber-BMS for intelligent power management. The robot demonstrates remarkable agility, capable of walking, running, turning, and performing complex movements like dancing, riding scooters, balance boards, and bicycles. It also excels in multimodal interaction, responding to human emotions through facial and voice recognition with lifelike expressions and body language. The X2 is intended for real-world applications requiring dynamic mobility and interactive capabilities.
AgiBot G2
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2025
The AgiBot G2 is an industrial-grade wheeled humanoid robot designed for precision manipulation, human-robot interaction, and versatile deployment in manufacturing, logistics, and service environments. Featuring 26 active degrees of freedom with 7-DOF force-controlled arms per side, it supports 5kg arm payloads and sub-millimeter accuracy through torque sensors. Omnidirectional chassis mobility reaches 1.5m/s, complemented by 360° perception via 3D LiDAR, multiple RGB-D and stereo cameras. Powered by dual hot-swappable batteries offering 4 hours runtime, it integrates NVIDIA Jetson T5000 compute (2070 TFLOPS FP4) for on-device AI, enabling real-time embodied intelligence with GO-1 and GE-1 models for complex task execution, voice interaction, and predictive planning. IP42-rated for indoor use, it excels in assembly, guided tours, and collaborative operations, bridging traditional automation gaps with intuitive teleoperation and rapid learning capabilities.
AgiBot A2
By: AgiBot
Launched: 2024
The AgiBot A2 is a humanoid robot that blends advanced AI with human-like dexterity. Standing at 1.69 meters and weighing 69 kg, it boasts 40+ degrees of freedom, enabling agile and precise movements. Equipped with a 200 TOPS AI computing system, it processes data in real-time, making it adept at tasks ranging from industrial automation to customer service. Its sensor suite includes a microphone array, LiDAR, and RGB-D cameras, allowing it to perceive and interact with its environment effectively. The A2's modular design and advanced capabilities make it a versatile solution for various applications.
AgiBot Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
AIDEA synthetic-to-real giga-data generation suite
AimRT
AI-native modern robotics runtime
GO-2 Embodied AI Model
AgiBot Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
AgiBot founded in Shanghai
Peng Zhihui and Deng Taihua found AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) with backing from HongShan, Hillhouse Investment and BYD, after Peng leaves Huawei in December 2022.
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RAISE A1 humanoid launched
AgiBot launches its first humanoid robot, the RAISE A1, aimed at industrial applications.
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Five new models across Expedition and Lingxi series
AgiBot introduces the A2, A2-Max, A2-W, X1 and X1-W humanoids, and unveils its AIDEA data system for embodied AI training.
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Mass production announced with 962 units built
AgiBot announces the start of mass production after manufacturing 962 units at its Shanghai facility.
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1,000th general-purpose embodied robot produced
AgiBot reaches a production milestone of 1,000 general-purpose embodied robots.
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GO-1 generalist embodied foundation model introduced
AgiBot introduces GO-1, a generalist embodied foundation model that helps robots learn from human video and demonstrations.
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First industrial deployment completed
AgiBot completes its first industrial deployment and releases the Lingqu OS software platform.
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Agibot G2 industrial robot unveiled
AgiBot unveils the G2, a robot designed for industrial use.
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Guinness World Record for longest humanoid walk
An AgiBot A2 walks 106.286 km from Suzhou to Shanghai in three days, setting a Guinness World Record.
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AgiBot Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes AgiBot Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Rapid engineering velocity led by ex-Huawei prodigy Peng Zhihui (Zhihui Jun).
- ✓Open-source AimRT middleware ecosystem.
- ✓Strong strategic capitalization from BYD, Tencent, and JD.com.
Core Strategic Focus
Achieving commercial scale across precision 3C electronics assembly lines and industrial logistics.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Supporting five distinct robot form factors (biped, wheeled, dual-arm, compact) strains manufacturing standardization.
AgiBot vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Primary Domain
- Agibot (Yuanzheng A2 / G2)
- 3C Electronics & Precision Assembly
- Unitree Robotics (G1)
- STEM, Academic & Research
- UBTECH (Walker S1)
- Automotive Assembly Lines
- Figure AI (Figure 02)
- Automotive Manufacturing
Middleware / OS
- Agibot (Yuanzheng A2 / G2)
- AimRT AI-Native Middleware
- Unitree Robotics (G1)
- Unitree Custom Robot SDK
- UBTECH (Walker S1)
- UBTECH Enterprise Cloud
- Figure AI (Figure 02)
- Figure Neural OS
Chassis Modularity
- Agibot (Yuanzheng A2 / G2)
- Bipedal, Wheeled, & Compact Hybrid
- Unitree Robotics (G1)
- Fixed Bipedal Structure
- UBTECH (Walker S1)
- Fixed Bipedal Structure
- Figure AI (Figure 02)
- Fixed Bipedal Structure
Data Engine
- Agibot (Yuanzheng A2 / G2)
- AIDEA Giga-Data Factory
- Unitree Robotics (G1)
- Isaac Gym Sim2Real
- UBTECH (Walker S1)
- Production Floor Telemetry
- Figure AI (Figure 02)
- Real-World Teleoperation
| Strategic Dimension | Agibot (Yuanzheng A2 / G2) | Unitree Robotics (G1) | UBTECH (Walker S1) | Figure AI (Figure 02) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Domain | 3C Electronics & Precision Assembly | STEM, Academic & Research | Automotive Assembly Lines | Automotive Manufacturing |
| Middleware / OS | AimRT AI-Native Middleware | Unitree Custom Robot SDK | UBTECH Enterprise Cloud | Figure Neural OS |
| Chassis Modularity | Bipedal, Wheeled, & Compact Hybrid | Fixed Bipedal Structure | Fixed Bipedal Structure | Fixed Bipedal Structure |
| Data Engine | AIDEA Giga-Data Factory | Isaac Gym Sim2Real | Production Floor Telemetry | Real-World Teleoperation |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Tencent
Investor in AgiBot.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Investor in AgiBot.
Investor in AgiBot.
AgiBot acquired a controlling stake in the Shanghai-listed company in 2025.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
AgiBot Headquarters
HQShanghai, China
Articles & Industry News
Showing 8 recent articles and news updates about AgiBot
AGIBOT Deploys Over 300 Humanoid Robots at Chimelong Spaceship Park Following 20,000th Unit Milestone
News about AgiBot A2 Ultra
AGIBOT Outlines Industrial Deployment Playbook to Scale Humanoids from Lab Prototypes to Real-World Factories
News about AgiBot A2 Ultra
AgiBot A1 Milestone: 10,000 Units Shipped in Three Months
News about AgiBot A1
AGIBOT A2 Performs Tai Chi, Ships 5,100 Units at CES 2026
News about AgiBot A2
AgiBot's Q1 Mini Humanoid Conquers CES with Backpack Portability
News about AgiBot Q1
AGIBOT X2-N Masters Tai Chi, Tops Shipments at CES 2026
News about AgiBot X2-N
Compact Humanoid X2 Dances, Manipulates with Dexterous Omni Hand
News about AgiBot X2
AGIBOT G2 Wows CES 2026 with Industrial Precision Demos
News about AgiBot G2
Robot Comparisons
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Unitree G1 vs AgiBot X2
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AgiBot G2 vs Cruzr Y1 by UBTECH Robotics
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AgiBot X1 vs Moya by DroidUp
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AgiBot X1 vs RAISE A1 by AgiBot
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AgiBot A2 Ultra vs Phantom MK1
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AgiBot A2 Ultra vs VR-H3 by VinRobotics
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AgiBot A2 vs Martian by UniX AI
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AgiBot A2 vs LUS2 by Lumos
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about AgiBot
What is AgiBot?
AgiBot, also known as Zhiyuan Robotics, is a Shanghai company that designs and mass-produces general-purpose humanoid robots. It was founded in February 2023 and builds its robots in its own Shanghai factory.
Who founded AgiBot?
AgiBot was founded in February 2023 by Peng Zhihui and Deng Taihua, both former Huawei engineers. Peng was part of Huawei's Genius Youth programme and left the company in December 2022 to build humanoid robots.
What robots does AgiBot make?
AgiBot's range includes the RAISE A1, its first humanoid from August 2023; the full-size Expedition A2 series, including the wheeled A2-W and the A2-Max; the smaller Lingxi X1 and X1-W; and the G2 industrial robot launched in October 2025.
How many robots has AgiBot produced?
AgiBot announced mass production in December 2024 after building 962 units, and produced its 1,000th general-purpose embodied robot in January 2025.
What is AgiBot GO-1?
GO-1 is AgiBot's generalist embodied foundation model, introduced in March 2025. It helps robots learn tasks from human video and demonstrations. AgiBot also developed the AIDEA data system and the Lingqu OS software platform.
What world record did an AgiBot robot set?
In November 2025 an AgiBot A2 humanoid walked 106.286 km from Suzhou to Shanghai over three days, setting a Guinness World Record.
Who has invested in AgiBot?
AgiBot's backers include HongShan, Hillhouse Investment, BYD and Tencent. The company is planning a Hong Kong stock listing in 2026.
Are AgiBot robots certified?
Yes. In May 2025 AgiBot's humanoid obtained certifications from China, the United States and the European Union, and the company completed its first industrial deployment in July 2025.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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