Agibot Robotics made headlines with the introduction of five new robots under their Expedition and Lingxi series, each tailored for specific applications in industrial and service environments.

• Expedition Series:

• • Expedition A2: This interactive service robot is designed for environments like exhibition halls and reception areas. With 40 degrees of freedom, it offers natural movements and utilizes a large language model for voice interactions, making it ideal for customer-facing roles. It can carry light loads, walk at speeds of up to 1 m/s, and operate autonomously for two hours.

  • Expedition A2-W: A flexible manufacturing robot, the A2-W is equipped with bionic dual arms that each have seven degrees of freedom, allowing it to handle complex tasks in industrial settings with high precision. Its sensors and modular algorithms enable real-time perception and continuous optimization.

  • Expedition A2-Max: Still in development, the A2-Max is designed for heavy-duty tasks such as palletizing. With 19 degrees of freedom and the ability to carry objects up to 40 kg, it is set to become a powerhouse in physically demanding industrial environments.

• Lingxi Series:

• • Lingxi X1: This fully open-source robot is modular in design, with 34-44 degrees of freedom, making it highly customizable for various applications. It is particularly suitable for interactive services and light work tasks, with a focus on enabling developers to create specialized solutions.

  • Lingxi X1-W: Optimized for data collection, the X1-W is a cost-effective solution for gathering large-scale datasets, crucial for training embodied AI models. It shares the X1’s capabilities but is designed with an emphasis on economical, large-scale data acquisition.

Agibot has also outlined its roadmap for the future of embodied intelligence, detailing a five-stage evolution from basic automation to highly generalized, autonomous robots. The company is advancing in stages G2 (generalizable atomic skills) and G3 (end-to-end task learning), with a focus on zero-shot and few-shot capabilities. Moreover, Agibot is committed to accelerating innovation by open-sourcing its high-performance communication framework, AimRT, and releasing a substantial dataset later this year​.

Unitree Robotics: Making Advanced Robotics Accessible

Unitree Robotics has also made waves with the introduction of the G1 humanoid robot and the Go2-W quadruped.

• G1 Humanoid Robot:

  • Affordability: Priced at just $16,000, the G1 is a game-changer in making advanced humanoid robotics accessible to a broader audience. This price point is a remarkable 90% reduction compared to its predecessor, the H1, which was priced at over $150,000.

  • Capabilities: The G1 is equipped with "hollow joint" wiring and 23 to 43 joint motors, allowing for a wide range of movements with high precision. It can perform tasks such as handling delicate objects and using tools, making it suitable for both industrial and household applications. The G1’s adaptability is further enhanced by its use of imitation and reinforcement learning, enabling it to adjust to various situations effectively.