China Mobile has awarded its largest-ever humanoid robot contract, valued at approximately ¥124 million, or $17.3 million, to domestic robotics companies AgiBot and Unitree Robotics. The agreement, announced by China Mobile’s Hangzhou-based subsidiary, spans the period from 2025 to 2027 is an inportant step in the company’s adoption of advanced robotics technologies.
The procurement focuses on bipedal humanoid robots to be supplied under an OEM service framework. AgiBot secured the majority of the contract, valued at roughly ¥78 million, while Unitree Robotics will deliver the remaining share. The robots are expected to be deployed in industrial, public service, and telecom infrastructure scenarios as part of China Mobile’s broader digital transformation and automation strategy.
AgiBot, founded in 2023, has rapidly gained traction with its humanoid robot RAISE A1 and is backed by investors including Tencent and Hillhouse Capital. The company specializes in agile, human-like robots designed for complex environments. Unitree Robotics has expanded into applications ranging from logistics to smart inspection. The ¥124 million deal is part of the growing momentum in China’s humanoid robotics industry, where state-owned enterprises and private firms alike are scaling up real-world deployments. For China Mobile, the move underscores its intention to integrate robotics more deeply into its network operations and service infrastructure.
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