PrimeBot
PrimeBot is a consumer personal-robotics brand from China, reported to be a brand launched by robot maker AgiBot, that unveiled its Prime robot series at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on 7 January 2026. The Prime Q1 is described as the world's smallest full-body force-controlled humanoid, a foldable personal humanoid about 88 cm tall and roughly 15 kg, light enough to carry in a backpack, with modular parts and customisable shells. The Prime T1, or Qiyuan T1, is billed as the first consumer transformable robot, able to switch by itself between a wheeled humanoid form for indoors and a four-legged form for rough outdoor ground. Both use a mass-produced 260-gram egg-shaped joint. PrimeBot positions Q1 for developers and T1 for households, and stresses an open co-creation architecture that lets users customise form, personality and function. Q1 went on sale on Chinese platforms on 31 December 2025, and both models opened Chinese consumer sales on 20 September 2026 from 19,999 yuan, about US$2,800.
💡Notable Achievement: Opened Chinese consumer sales of Q1 and T1 on September 20, 2026 at a starting price of RMB 19,999.
What Does PrimeBot Do?
PrimeBOT (Qiyuan in China) is a consumer personal-robot brand behind the Prime Q1 mini humanoid and the Prime T1 transformable robot, reportedly tied to AgiBot and Shangwei New Materials.
“Backpack-sized, force-controlled personal robots opened to developers and consumers.”
Force-Controlled Compact Joints
A 260 g "egg" joint delivers force control in a very small package.
Cross-Morph Locomotion
A foundation model lets the T1 switch between wheel-foot humanoid and bionic quadruped forms.
Open Co-Creation
SDK and hardware documentation invite developers and makers to extend the robots.
What Can PrimeBot Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Consumer companionship, follow-filming and developer play in 88–90 cm form factors from about RMB 19,999.
Small Force-Controlled Humanoid
Q1 stands 88 cm with 22 degrees of freedom and supports more than ten martial-arts moves.
Transformable Locomotion
T1 switches between wheel-foot humanoid indoors and bionic quadruped outdoors.
Follow-Filming
T1 follows owners for voice-controlled and autonomous content capture.
Developer Platform
Q1 exposes an open SDK and hardware documentation for programmable behaviours.
PrimeBot Robots
Showing 2 Humanoid Robots of 2 total models
Q1
By: PrimeBot
Launched: 2026
Prime Q1 is PrimeBOT's personal humanoid, described as the world's smallest full-body force-controlled humanoid. Standing 88 cm tall with 22 degrees of freedom, it is small enough for a backpack, supports more than ten martial-arts moves, and is built on an open co-creation platform with modular parts, optional 3D-printed shells and open SDK and hardware documentation. Chinese consumer sales opened on September 20, 2026 from RMB 19,999.
T1
By: PrimeBot
Launched: 2026
Prime T1 is PrimeBOT's transformable personal robot, billed as the world's first consumer-grade robot that switches on its own between a wheel-foot humanoid for indoor use and a bionic quadruped for outdoor terrain. Force control allows natural physical interaction, a flip camera and 45° tilted display support voice-controlled filming and autonomous follow-recording, and a cross-morph locomotion model coordinates both forms. Chinese consumer sales opened on September 20, 2026 from RMB 19,999.
PrimeBot Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
Cross-Morph Locomotion Model
Stairs, Slopes, Gravel & Grass
Foundation model for switching gaits and terrain handling across the T1's two body modes.
PrimeBOT Open SDK/HDK
Co-Creation Architecture
Open SDK and hardware documentation with LLM integration for custom behaviours.
PrimeBot Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Prime Q1 and T1 unveiled at CES 2026
PrimeBot introduces its Prime series, the Q1 humanoid and the transformable T1, to a global audience at CES 2026.
Source: prnewswire.com
Chinese consumer sales open from 19,999 yuan
PrimeBot formally opens Chinese consumer sales of the Q1 and T1, with both standard models starting at 19,999 yuan.
Source: gadgetreview.com
PrimeBot Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes PrimeBot Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Consumer sales opened on 20 September 2026 at a starting price of RMB 19,999.
- ✓Open SDK/HDK approach builds a developer ecosystem.
- ✓Force-controlled joints in a very compact body.
Core Strategic Focus
Launching Q1 and T1 into Chinese consumer, developer and education markets.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Corporate structure has not been formally clarified.
- •Very light payload and about 1–2 hour runtimes restrict practical use.
PrimeBot vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- PrimeBot
- Compact Bipedal Humanoid
- Unitree Robotics Unitree R1
- Low-cost consumer/research humanoid
- Noetix Robotics Bumi
- Consumer companion humanoid
- Booster Robotics K1 Humanoid
- Compact developer humanoid
- EngineAI Robotics PM01
- Compact dynamic research humanoid
Primary Use
- PrimeBot
- Personal companion, hand-holding walks
- Unitree Robotics Unitree R1
- High-speed dynamic acrobatics
- Noetix Robotics Bumi
- STEM education and programming
- Booster Robotics K1 Humanoid
- Education, research
- EngineAI Robotics PM01
- Dynamic terrain running, jumping
Weight
- PrimeBot
- 15 kg
- Unitree Robotics Unitree R1
- 25 kg
- Noetix Robotics Bumi
- 12 kg
- Booster Robotics K1 Humanoid
- 19.5 kg
- EngineAI Robotics PM01
- 40 kg
Battery Runtime
- PrimeBot
- 1 h
- Unitree Robotics Unitree R1
- 1 h
- Noetix Robotics Bumi
- 1.5 h
- Booster Robotics K1 Humanoid
- N/A
- EngineAI Robotics PM01
- 2 h
| Strategic Dimension | PrimeBot(Current) | Unitree Robotics Unitree R1 | Noetix Robotics Bumi | Booster Robotics K1 Humanoid | EngineAI Robotics PM01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Compact Bipedal Humanoid | Low-cost consumer/research humanoid | Consumer companion humanoid | Compact developer humanoid | Compact dynamic research humanoid |
| Primary Use | Personal companion, hand-holding walks | High-speed dynamic acrobatics | STEM education and programming | Education, research | Dynamic terrain running, jumping |
| Weight | 15 kg | 25 kg | 12 kg | 19.5 kg | 40 kg |
| Battery Runtime | 1 h | 1 h | 1.5 h | N/A | 2 h |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
PrimeBot Headquarters
HQChina
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about PrimeBot
What is PrimeBot?
PrimeBot is a Chinese consumer robotics brand that launched its Prime Q1 and T1 personal robots at CES 2026 and has been reported to be a brand launched by AgiBot.
What is the Prime Q1?
The Prime Q1 is a foldable personal humanoid about 88 cm tall and 15 kg that PrimeBot calls the world's smallest full-body force-controlled humanoid, aimed at developers and portable enough for a backpack.
What is the Prime T1?
The Prime T1, or Qiyuan T1, is a consumer robot that transforms by itself between a wheeled humanoid form for indoor use and a four-legged form for outdoor terrain.
How much do PrimeBot robots cost?
PrimeBot's Q1 and T1 standard models start at 19,999 yuan, about US$2,800, when Chinese consumer sales formally opened on 20 September 2026.
What is the egg joint?
The egg joint is a compact, roughly 260-gram actuator that PrimeBot mass-produces for its Q1 and T1 robots, helping keep them small, light and affordable.
When did PrimeBot launch?
PrimeBot introduced its Prime series at CES 2026 on 7 January 2026. The Q1 had already appeared on Chinese platforms on 31 December 2025.
Who are PrimeBot robots for?
PrimeBot targets developers with the Q1 and households with the T1, and offers an open co-creation architecture so users can customise form, personality and function.
Can PrimeBot robots be customised?
Yes. PrimeBot emphasises modular components and customisable shells, and an open co-creation architecture that lets owners change the robot's form, personality and function.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
Compiled from verified corporate filings, official PrimeBot datasheets, and robotics engineering registries. Data is monitored and audited on an ongoing basis for accuracy. For commercial procurement or proprietary integrations, contact the manufacturer directly.