Shanghai-based startup Agibot has unveiled a new lineup of humanoid robots, aiming to challenge Tesla’s Optimus in the rapidly evolving robotics arena.
“Over the past year, we’ve made significant breakthroughs in product research and development, positioning ourselves as frontrunners in the industry,” stated Peng Zhihui, the founder of Agibot.
Founded in February 2023, Agibot specializes in developing advanced AI and robotics products, as well as fostering innovative ecosystems. Their latest lineup features five new robots, ranging from bipedal humanoids to wheel-based robots, designed for a variety of applications—from household chores to industrial operations, according to a report by Interesting Engineering on August 20th.
The flagship of Agibot’s bipedal humanoid lineup is the Yuanzheng A2. Standing 175 cm tall and weighing 55 kg, this robot is equipped with an array of sensors and artificial intelligence (AI). These capabilities allow Yuanzheng A2 to see, hear, and process visual, textual, and auditory information. Designed with high precision, the robot can perform delicate tasks such as threading a needle.
Additionally, the new product lineup includes a more robust humanoid robot named A2 Max and service-oriented robots dubbed A2-W, X1, and X1-W. Detailed information on these models remains scarce as Agibot has yet to update their official website with further details.
Agibot plans to start delivering robots by October, with a target of shipping a total of 300 units by the end of the year, according to Jiang Qingsong, the company’s deputy marketing director. Jiang emphasized that Agibot is gearing up to compete directly with Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot. During Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting in June, Elon Musk revealed that Optimus could be ready for market release by the end of next year and would be operational in Tesla factories.
“We don’t believe the gap between Optimus and Agibot will be significant. Our ability to commercialize and control costs is stronger than Tesla’s,” Jiang asserted.
