Galbot Robotics
Galbot, formally Beijing Galbot (银河通用), is a Beijing embodied AI company that makes wheeled, dual-arm humanoid robots for retail, logistics and industry. It was founded in May 2023 by Wang He, its chief executive and an assistant professor at Peking University, and co-founder Yao Tengzhou. Its first robot, the Galbot G1, launched in June 2024, is a wheeled dual-arm robot for commercial tasks such as restocking shelves and delivering pharmacy orders; the S1 handles heavier industrial logistics with a 30 kg payload. Both run on Galbot's own embodied AI. Galbot runs fully autonomous convenience-store capsules staffed by G1 robots in more than 20 cities, some handling more than 500 orders a day. It is one of China's best-funded humanoid start-ups: after earlier rounds including 1.1 billion yuan led by CATL in June 2025, it raised more than US$300 million in December 2025 at a US$3 billion valuation and a further 2.5 billion yuan in March 2026, taking total funding to about US$1.15 billion.
💡Notable Achievement: Galbot raised $300M to scale deployments of its G1 mobile manipulator and has delivered industry-first proof-of-concept projects for global carmakers like Mercedes-Benz and Zeekr, including scanning and plate sorting and material handling.
What Does Galbot Robotics Do?
Galbot pursues a dual commercial track: staffing customer-facing automated retail stores with G1 wheeled humanoids, and deploying 50 kg heavy-duty S1 robots inside battery plants.
“Powering autonomous retail and heavy industrial logistics with zero-shot manipulation.”
Turnkey Galaxy Space Capsule retail product
GraspVLA zero-shot object manipulation
50 kg heavy-duty industrial mobile handling
What Can Galbot Robotics Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Turnkey 24/7 unmanned retail store operations, zero-shot GraspVLA manipulation, heavy-duty 50 kg battery handling, and NavFoM vision indoor navigation.
Autonomous Unmanned Retail Operations
24/7 self-directed convenience store management: taking orders, picking snacks/drinks off high shelves, and dispensing to customers.
Zero-Shot GraspVLA Manipulation
Large multimodal model allowing the robot to successfully grasp and transfer thousands of unfamiliar retail objects with a 95%+ success rate.
Heavy 50 kg Battery Material Handling
Autonomous industrial transfer of heavy EV battery cells and metal trays inside gigafactories.
NavFoM Vision-Only Indoor Navigation
Foundation-model-driven indoor spatial navigation operating smoothly through narrow grocery aisles without floor QR codes.
Galbot Robotics Robots
Showing 3 Humanoid Robots of 3 total models
Galbot ET 1
By: Galbot Robotics
Launched: 2026
ET 1 (codenamed "Galaxy Star") is an agile bipedal humanoid robot developed by Galbot Robotics, marking the company's leap from wheeled mobile manipulators to dynamic bipedal locomotion. Unveiled at the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, ET 1 stands 173 cm tall, weighs 65 kg, and features 48 degrees of freedom across its skeletal body along with 24 degrees of freedom in its two 5-fingered hands (72 DoF total). Driven by quasi-direct-drive brushless servomotors paired with planetary and harmonic gearboxes, ET 1 achieves athletic sprints up to 20 km/h, dances, and returns tennis volleys. The platform is powered by the Astrobrain-WBC (Whole-Body Control) foundation model pre-trained on over 100,000 hours of human motion data, running on the NVIDIA Jetson Thor computing platform to deliver zero-shot real-time imitation learning ("I See, I Learn").
Galbot S1
By: Galbot Robotics
Launched: 2026
The Galbot S1 is a heavy-duty wheeled humanoid robot engineered for demanding industrial environments, featuring an unprecedented 50 kg continuous dual-arm payload that surpasses most competitors, enabling heavy material handling and labor substitution in manufacturing. With omnidirectional wheeled mobility reaching 1.5 m/s, pure vision-based navigation, and 360-degree obstacle avoidance using three 40-line LiDARs, it operates autonomously alongside humans without safety caging. Key highlights include 8-hour runtime, autonomous dual-battery quick-swap for 24/7 operation, 1050 mm arm reach, and proprietary embodied AI trained via Sim2Real for dexterous manipulation under dust, vibration, and variable lighting. Deployed in CATL battery lines, the S1's tilted shoulder joints optimize force distribution, while its head/neck and 7-DOF arms per side support versatile tasks like assembly and logistics, redefining industrial humanoid capabilities with stability and precision.
Galbot G1
By: Galbot Robotics
Launched: 2024
Galbot G1 is a cutting-edge humanoid robot designed for commercial and home service applications, featuring advanced embodied artificial general intelligence. It combines high mobility with dexterous dual-arm manipulation, enabling complex tasks such as object grasping with a 95–97% success rate across diverse materials and configurations. The robot is capable of multi-tasking in dynamic environments, interacting with humans, and adapting to various service scenarios. Its AI-driven platform supports continuous learning and real-world deployment in retail, tourism, healthcare, and industrial settings, aiming to set new benchmarks for general-purpose robotics.
Galbot Robotics Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
NavFoM
Vision-Only Navigation Foundation Model
GraspVLA Multimodal Grasping Engine
Galbot Robotics Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Galbot founded in Beijing
Wang He and Yao Tengzhou found Galbot in Beijing to build embodied AI robots.
Source: sacra.com
Galbot G1 launched
Galbot launches the G1, a wheeled dual-arm humanoid for commercial and retail tasks.
Source: sacra.com
1.1 billion yuan round led by CATL
Galbot raises 1.1 billion yuan in a round led by CATL, pushing its valuation past US$1 billion.
Source: sacra.com
More than $300 million at a $3 billion valuation
Galbot raises more than US$300 million, reaching a US$3 billion valuation.
Source: prnewswire.com
2.5 billion yuan funding round
Galbot closes a further 2.5 billion yuan round, taking total funding to about US$1.15 billion.
Source: sacra.com
Galbot Robotics Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Galbot Robotics Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Tangible commercial presence with over 100 automated Galaxy Space Capsule retail stores deployed across China.
- ✓Strong strategic backing from CATL and Meituan ($800M+ raised).
Core Strategic Focus
Expanding turnkey robotic convenience store franchises while deploying heavy-duty S1 robots into CATL EV battery production lines.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Wheeled chassis is restricted to single-level floors and ADA-compliant ramps, preventing navigation across stairwells.
Galbot Robotics vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Locomotion Mode
- Galbot (Galbot G1)
- Omnidirectional Wheeled Base
- Reflex Robotics (Reflex Gen 2)
- Wheeled Inverted Pendulum
- 1X Technologies (EVE)
- Wheeled Inverted Pendulum
- Agility Robotics (Digit)
- Bipedal Digitigrade Legs
Commercial Scale
- Galbot (Galbot G1)
- 100+ Autonomous Retail Stores
- Reflex Robotics (Reflex Gen 2)
- Active 3PL Warehouse Trials
- 1X Technologies (EVE)
- Commercial Security Patrols
- Agility Robotics (Digit)
- Active Fleets at Amazon & GXO
AI Manipulation
- Galbot (Galbot G1)
- GraspVLA Zero-Shot Vision Model
- Reflex Robotics (Reflex Gen 2)
- Human Teleop to Imitation Net
- 1X Technologies (EVE)
- End-to-End Multimodal Policies
- Agility Robotics (Digit)
- WMS Classical/RL Motion
Key Strategic Backers
- Galbot (Galbot G1)
- CATL, Meituan & IDG Capital
- Reflex Robotics (Reflex Gen 2)
- Schematic Ventures & Bee Partners
- 1X Technologies (EVE)
- OpenAI Startup Fund & EQT
- Agility Robotics (Digit)
- Amazon Innovation Fund & DCVC
| Strategic Dimension | Galbot (Galbot G1) | Reflex Robotics (Reflex Gen 2) | 1X Technologies (EVE) | Agility Robotics (Digit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locomotion Mode | Omnidirectional Wheeled Base | Wheeled Inverted Pendulum | Wheeled Inverted Pendulum | Bipedal Digitigrade Legs |
| Commercial Scale | 100+ Autonomous Retail Stores | Active 3PL Warehouse Trials | Commercial Security Patrols | Active Fleets at Amazon & GXO |
| AI Manipulation | GraspVLA Zero-Shot Vision Model | Human Teleop to Imitation Net | End-to-End Multimodal Policies | WMS Classical/RL Motion |
| Key Strategic Backers | CATL, Meituan & IDG Capital | Schematic Ventures & Bee Partners | OpenAI Startup Fund & EQT | Amazon Innovation Fund & DCVC |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Meituan
Strategic investor in Galbot.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Strategic investor in Galbot.
Strategic investor in Galbot.
Investor in Galbot.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Galbot Robotics Headquarters
HQBeijing, China
Articles & Industry News
Showing 3 recent articles and news updates about Galbot Robotics
Galbot G1 pushes teleoperation-first humanoids toward retail, pharmacy, and warehouse work
News about Galbot G1
Galbot positions S1 for heavy factory work as wheeled humanoids push into production-line deployment
News about Galbot S1
Galbot G1 Transforms Industrial Logistics with Dual-Arm Dexterity and Extended Reach
News about Galbot G1
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Galbot Robotics
What is Galbot?
Galbot, formally Beijing Galbot (银河通用), is a Beijing embodied AI company founded in May 2023 that makes wheeled, dual-arm humanoid robots for retail, logistics and industry.
Who founded Galbot?
Galbot was founded by Wang He, its chief executive and an assistant professor at Peking University, and co-founder Yao Tengzhou.
What is the Galbot G1?
The Galbot G1 is a wheeled, dual-arm humanoid launched in June 2024. It is designed for commercial tasks such as restocking shelves and delivering pharmacy orders.
What is the Galbot S1?
The Galbot S1 is Galbot's robot for heavier industrial logistics work, with a payload of up to 30 kg, running the same embodied AI as the G1.
What is a Galbot store?
Galbot runs fully autonomous convenience-store capsules staffed by its G1 robots in more than 20 Chinese cities, some handling more than 500 orders a day.
How much is Galbot worth?
Galbot reached a US$3 billion valuation when it raised more than US$300 million in December 2025, and added 2.5 billion yuan in March 2026, bringing total funding to about US$1.15 billion.
Is Galbot the same company as Galaxea?
No. Galbot (银河通用) and Galaxea (星海图) are separate Beijing robotics companies. Galbot makes the G1 and S1, while Galaxea makes the R1 series, Kengo and Nexo.
How much does the Galbot G1 cost?
Galbot has not published a fixed public price for the G1. Businesses and retailers need to contact the company for pricing.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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