Summary:

 

AgiBot Q1 is a compact, backpack‑sized bipedal humanoid robot developed by AgiBot (Shanghai). Standing at 80 cm, the Q1 delivers full‑body force control, dynamic locomotion, and high‑performance Quasi‑Direct Drive (QDD) actuators miniaturized to the size of an egg.  

 

It is designed for personal use, education, research, and embodied‑AI development, offering open‑source hardware, SDK/HDK access, and a zero‑code motion‑programming platform. 

 

Editorial: 

 

The Q1 is AgiBot’s boldest attempt to democratize humanoid robotics.  

 

Instead of chasing full‑size industrial robots, AgiBot compresses advanced humanoid capabilities into a portable 0.8‑meter frame that fits in a backpack. This radically lowers the barrier for:

 

- students  

- hobbyists  

- researchers  

- embodied‑AI developers  

 

The Q1’s miniaturized QDD actuators — normally found in large humanoids — give it surprisingly powerful, fluid motion for its size.  

 

Its open‑source design, 3D‑printable shells, and consumer‑friendly AI features (voice interaction, English tutoring, dance coaching) make it one of the most versatile small humanoids on the market. 

 

AgiBot calls it a “backpack lab” — and that’s exactly what it is. 

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 80 cm (0.8 m)  

- Weight: Not published  

- Design Intent: Portable, durable, open‑source humanoid for personal and research use  

- Construction:  

  - Miniaturized QDD actuators (egg‑sized)  

  - Backpack‑portable frame  

  - Open‑source hardware + SDK + HDK  

  - 3D‑printable custom shells (e.g., Cyber‑Maid designs)  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full bipedal walking  

- Capabilities:  

  - Natural gait and balancing  

  - Dynamic responsiveness  

  - Human‑like interaction motions  

  - Stand‑up‑from‑fall (supported in platform)  

 

Note: No published walking speed, incline, or stair metrics.

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: Not published  

- Arms/Legs: Full‑body DOF with QDD joints  

- Hands: Not published  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: Miniaturized Quasi‑Direct Drive (QDD)  

- Capabilities:  

  - High‑performance torque control  

  - Smooth, fluid motion  

  - Force‑controlled whole‑body behavior  

 

Note: No torque or joint‑speed values published.

 

Manipulation

- Capabilities:  

  - Light object interaction  

  - Gesture‑based tasks  

  - Educational and research manipulation  

 

Note: No payload or grip‑force data published.

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

- Vision‑based interaction  

- Gesture recognition  

- Voice interaction  

- Real‑time embodied‑AI perception  

 

Note: No camera resolution, FOV, or IMU specs published.

 

Compute & AI

- AI System: Agi‑Soul AI platform  

- Capabilities:  

  - Voice interaction  

  - English tutoring  

  - Dance coaching  

  - Gesture‑based tasks  

  - Embodied‑AI learning  

  - Zero‑code motion programming platform  

 

Battery & Power

- Power Source: Electric  

- Runtime: Not published  

- Charging: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Open‑source SDK + HDK  

- Zero‑code programming platform  

- Developer‑friendly interfaces  

 

Note: No Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G details published.

 

Applications

- Personal robotics  

- Education  

- Embodied‑AI research  

- Motion‑learning experiments  

- Customizable hobbyist robotics  

- Portable humanoid development platform  

 

Pricing

- $28,000

 

AgiBot has NOT published:  

- Weight  

- Payload  

- Grip force  

- Joint torque  

- Joint speed  

- Camera resolution  

- Depth‑sensor specifications  

- IMU specifications  

- Battery capacity  

- Runtime  

- Charge time  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)  

- Walking speed / incline / step height  

 

Image: @FutureAIHumanoid

 

Company Source:

 

https://youtu.be/SY24ya8lQ1o?si=lP7xytQovi1MGt4v

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

https://youtu.be/LcRv9LzrkcQ?si=bmh-ZFCQL5tRDZnj