Chinese humanoid robotics startup Agibot has unveiled the Q1, an AI-powered personal companion small enough to fit in a backpack. <\/p>\n
At just 80\u202fcm (31 inches) tall and roughly one-eighth the weight of its full-size humanoids, the Q1 features full-body force control and crash-resistant Quasi-Direct Drive joints.<\/p>\n
Its compact design makes experimentation safer, faster, and more affordable, bridging the gap between lab prototypes and personal devices. Agibot says the Q1 redefines humanoid accessibility, offering researchers, creators, and enthusiasts a capable platform for everyday interaction and innovation.<\/p>\n
Last week, AgiBot launched<\/a> Qingtian Rent, a platform renting humanoid robots for 16 events, including weddings, concerts, business meetings, and trade shows, offering versatile robotic assistance.<\/p>\n Humanoids go portable<\/p>\n Agibot has unveiled the Q1 as a compact AI-powered humanoid designed to bring personal robotics into everyday life. <\/p>\n At just 0.8 meters tall and small enough to fit inside a backpack, the Q1 redefines what a capable humanoid can be, bridging the gap between lab-bound prototypes and personal devices. The robot\u2019s reduced size\u2014roughly one-eighth the volume and weight of full-sized humanoids\u2014makes it crash-resistant, safer for experimentation, and more cost-effective to iterate, reports Housebots<\/a>.<\/p>\n Agibot reengineered its Quasi-Direct Drive joints, now smaller than an egg, to retain precise force control and fast dynamic response, enabling the Q1 to move intentionally. Its full-body force control allows developers to test algorithms physically, shortening development cycles from months to days.<\/p>\n Built as an open platform, the Q1 offers accessible SDK and HDK tools, an open-source exterior shell for 3D printing, and zero-code motion programming. Users can customize the robot\u2019s appearance, program movements, and explore embodied AI without advanced robotics expertise. Out-of-the-box features include voice interaction, English tutoring, guided dance coaching, and onboard positioning, reports Mikekalil<\/a>.<\/p>\n Positioned as both a \u201cgraduation\u201d robot for labs and a first personal humanoid for creators, the Q1 embodies Agibot\u2019s vision of a portable, customizable, and interactive platform, turning humanoid robotics into a personal lab you can carry in a backpack.<\/p>\n Humanoids reach mass<\/p>\n In December, AgiBot announced<\/a> that it had produced its 5,000th robot, a major milestone for one of China\u2019s fastest-growing humanoid robotics startups. <\/p>\n