Who is AGIBOT? The company behind the robots
Short answer
AGIBOT (AGIBOT Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese maker of humanoid robots based in Shanghai, founded in 2023. The name stands for AGI (artificial general intelligence) plus BOT. According to market researcher Counterpoint, AGIBOT was the largest supplier of humanoids worldwide in the first half of 2026, with more than 43% of deliveries.
Key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Shanghai, China |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Founder and CEO | Deng Taihua (on the TIME100 AI list for 2026) |
| Mission | creating unlimited productivity with intelligent machines |
| Product lines | A series (full-size), X series (compact), Genie G series (industry), D1 (robot dogs), C5 (cleaning), OmniHand (robot hands) |
Milestones
| When | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2025 | number 1 in humanoids delivered: 5,168 robots, 39% market share (Omdia) |
| March 2026 | 10,000th robot off the line |
| April 2026 | partner conference: 2026 is the year of real-world deployment |
| June 2026 | 15,000th robot (a Genie G2) |
| August 2026 | 18 gold medals at the World Humanoid Robot Games |
| September 2026 | IFA award for the A3 in Berlin; 20,000th robot delivered to the Chimelong theme park |
What is AGIBOT investing in?
- Its own AI models for moving, talking and grasping, see AGIBOT's AI models.
- An open software platform (AIMA) for partners, see AGIBOT software.
- More than 2 billion yuan over five years for the partner and developer network.
- Open data and code, see open source and datasets.
AGIBOT in the Netherlands
Humanoid-direct is a value added distributor of AGIBOT and part of robot integrator WiredWorkers in Wehl. Also read AGIBOT in Europe and the market figures.
Source: about AGIBOT, TIME100 AI, Chimelong, APC 2026. We summarise it in our own words.
Frequently asked questions
Which country is AGIBOT from?
China. The headquarters are in Shanghai.
When was AGIBOT founded?
In 2023.
Who is the CEO of AGIBOT?
The founder and CEO is Deng Taihua. He is on the TIME100 AI list for 2026.
Where can I buy AGIBOT in the Netherlands?
From Humanoid-direct, value added distributor of AGIBOT and part of WiredWorkers in Wehl.