AGIBOT presented its full-size humanoid robot, the AGIBOT A2, at a Fortune event in Macau, where the model received Fortune China’s Best Design Award 2025. The company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Qiu Heng, held a discussion with Clay Chandler, Executive Editor for Asia at Fortune, on the development and potential use of humanoid robots, including large-scale production, training approaches and possible applications.
During the discussion, Qiu said that conventional industrial robots are suited to a limited share of highly structured tasks, while many activities that involve variable environments continue to rely on human workers. He stated that humanoid robots can operate in spaces built for human use without the need for environmental changes and can make use of existing datasets of human behavior. According to Qiu, such robots can also serve in public venues where companies aim to combine functional tasks with engagement for visitors.
Qiu outlined AGIBOT’s in-house Data Collection Center, described by the company as the “Robot School.” The center collects real-world training data through repeated demonstrations by human instructors under varying conditions. The process includes motion-capture and force-feedback systems, and data are manually reviewed. AGIBOT combines imitation learning, reinforcement learning on partner production lines and simulation-based training within one framework.
AGIBOT has identified eight areas for potential commercial deployment. These include exhibition reception, entertainment, manufacturing, logistics sorting, security inspection, commercial cleaning, data-collection training and research and education. The company stated that it has developed solutions for these scenarios, with several progressing into broader deployment.
The AGIBOT A2 appeared on stage at the event, greeted attendees and concluded the session with a Tai Chi demonstration.
