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At just 80 cm tall, the Q1 is roughly one-eighth the size and weight of full-sized humanoid robots, making it crash-resistant and more cost-effective to develop. This size reduction also enhances safety during experimentation, as reported by Interesting Engineering.
Agibot has reengineered its Quasi-Direct Drive joints, now smaller than an egg, to deliver precise force control and fast movements, allowing the Q1 to perform intentional actions. The robot's full-body force control enables developers to test algorithms physically, significantly reducing development time from months to days.
Agibot's Q1 humanoid robot in a promotional video. Video courtesy of Agibot
The Q1 is designed as an open platform, allowing users to easily customize its appearance and movements without advanced technical skills. It includes tools for 3D printing its exterior and programming its actions without coding. It has built-in features such as voice interaction, English tutoring, dance guidance, and on-board positioning.
Positioned as both a "graduation" robot for labs and a personal humanoid for creators, Agibot said the Q1 offers a new level of accessibility, providing researchers, creators, and enthusiasts with a versatile platform for innovation and everyday use.
The Shanghai-based company recently launched a platform renting humanoid robots for events, including weddings, concerts, business meetings, and trade shows. It achieved a major milestone in December 2025 by producing its 5,000th robot in under three years since its founding in 2023, according to Humanoids Daily.
In November, its’s A2 humanoid robot set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance walked by a humanoid robot. Utilizing Agibot’s high-speed hot-swap battery technology, the A2 covered 106.286 kilometers, as reported by China Daily.
