Chinese robotics start-up Agibot plans to produce up to 5,000 humanoid robots this year, aiming to match the output target set by Elon Musk’s Optimus project.
The company aims to deploy new products in industrial scenarios this year, replacing humans in specific tasks to deliver tangible customer value.
The Shanghai-based company, also known as Zhiyuan Robotics, expects to deliver between 3,000 and 5,000 units, a significant jump from fewer than 1,000 last year, as reported by a Chinese online news outlet.
In March 2025, AgiBot launched Genie Operator-1 (GO-1), an AI model that processes extensive image and video data to enhance humanoid robots’ ability to interpret human actions and perform real-world tasks.
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