Q1
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.
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Q1 is a humanoid system developed by PrimeBot in China and launched in 2026. Starting price is estimated at From RMB 19,999 (about $2,800); Explorer edition RMB 26,999–29,999. It is currently ranked #301 in most-viewed humanoid robots on Origin of Bots. It supports Very light desktop objects. Operating battery runtime is rated at Approx. 1 hour. Primary applications include Personal companion, developer and education platform, entertainment, martial-arts and dance demonstrations, and creative behavior programming.
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Prime Q1 and T1 introduced at CES 2026
Q1 shown at IFA 2026 in Berlin
Chinese consumer sales open; deliveries begin
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Q1. What is Q1, and what problem is it designed to solve?
Prime Q1 is PrimeBOT's small personal humanoid. It aims to bring a full-body force-controlled humanoid to people's desks and homes as an expressive companion and a creation platform for developers and educators.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Q1?
It offers force-controlled joints, expressive full-body motion including martial-arts moves, emotionally responsive interaction, deep customization of voice and personality, modular parts with optional 3D-printed shells, and open SDK and hardware documentation.
Q3. Who is Q1 built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
It is built for developers, educators, robotics enthusiasts and families who want a personal robot they can program and personalize.
Q4. Is Q1 a commercial product or still a research prototype?
It is a commercial consumer product with an open platform, now on sale in China.
Q5. Is Q1 currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
Yes. PrimeBOT opened Chinese consumer sales on September 20, 2026, starting at RMB 19,999, with immediate shipment of standard models. Availability outside China has not been announced.
Q6. How does Q1 actually work in real-world environments?
Compact force-controlled joints let the robot move safely around people, while onboard software handles balance, expressions and voice. Users can change behaviors through the open SDK or app.
Q7. When was Q1 announced or officially launched?
PrimeBOT introduced Q1 at CES 2026 and began consumer sales in September 2026.
Q8. How is Q1 different from other robots in the same category?
Q1 is far smaller than most humanoids and emphasizes co-creation, customization and openness rather than industrial payloads. It is also positioned against toy-like robots by offering full force control.
Q9. Does Q1 require additional development or customization after purchase?
Customization is part of the design. Users can change appearance, voice, personality and behavior, and developers can build on the open SDK and hardware documentation.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Q1?
PrimeBOT plans to grow its Prime series and its creator community, and it has partnered with Lens Technology on a mass-production line. A dated upgrade roadmap has not been published.
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