AgiBot
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics |
| Founded | February 2023 |
| Founder | Peng Zhihui |
| Headquarters | Shanghai , China |
Area served | China |
Key people | Peng Zhihui (Founder) |
| Products | Humanoid robots (RAISE A1, Yuanzheng series, Lingxi series), Cleaning robots (C5), AI data platform (AIDEA) |
AgiBot (also referred to as Zhiyuan Robotics; ) is a Shanghai-based Chinese enterprise specializing in the development of humanoid robotics.
Background
Huawei initiated the "Top Minds" program in 2019 to recruit elite professionals. In 2020, Peng Zhihui, an alumnus of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China noted for innovations such as a robotic arm inspired by Iron Man and an autonomous bicycle, joined Huawei through this scheme. Despite receiving an annual compensation of 2 million yuan, Peng departed from Huawei in December 2022 to establish his own company.
Peng launched AgiBot in February 2023, securing funding from investors including HongShan, Hillhouse Investment, and BYD. By August 2024, the company’s inaugural factory in Shanghai was preparing for deliveries scheduled for October, with targets set at producing 200 bipedal robots and 100 wheeled units by the end of the year.
In December 2024, AgiBot announced commencement of large-scale humanoid robot manufacturing at its Shanghai facility, unveiling its robotic assembly line and highlighting advancements in dexterous robotics integrated with sophisticated AI technology. By mid-December, production had reached a total of 962 units.
During a visit to Shanghai in April 2025 by CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping, AgiBot presented its robotic innovations. Xi Jinping humorously inquired whether these robots might eventually join the ranks of the China national football team.
Product history
AgiBot introduced its first humanoid robot, RAISE A1, in August 2023, aimed at industrial applications such as bolt tightening, vehicle inspections, and laboratory procedures. The model incorporates RGBD cameras, Lidar sensors, and modular design elements. Measuring 1.75 meters in height and weighing 53 kilograms, it features 49 degrees of freedom, can walk at speeds up to 7 km/h, and manage payloads up to 80 kilograms. Future plans include adapting this platform for domestic tasks.
The company’s second offering is the C5 cleaning robot, engineered for sweeping, scrubbing, and dust mopping functions. It boasts features like automatic charging, water refilling and drainage systems, alongside self-cleaning capabilities for its waste tank.
In August 2024, AgiBot expanded its lineup with five new models: three from the Yuanzheng series (A2, A2-Max, A2-W) and two from the Lingxi series (X1, X1-W). The Yuanzheng A2 is a bipedal humanoid standing 1.75 meters tall and weighing 55 kilograms. Powered by AI and outfitted with multiple sensors, it is capable of intricate tasks such as threading a needle. The Lingxi X1 is an open-source model, with AgiBot releasing most design files and software to encourage developer participation. Media outlets have likened these robots to Tesla’s Optimus. Additionally, AgiBot unveiled AIDEA—an embodied AI data platform designed for gathering and analyzing robot interaction data. The company showcased these technologies at the 2024 World Robot Conference held in Beijing.
By late 2024, AgiBot planned to grant public access to its robot database named AgiBot World. This platform aims to establish unified standards and minimize duplicated development efforts. The company asserts that AgiBot World exceeds Google’s Open X-Embodiment open-source dataset both in scale and quality.