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AGIBOT goes live in Malaysia, plans to expand in Asia-Pacific

Published Jan 14, 2026 01:39 pm
Science fiction has always explored the realm of plausibility. One of the common elements is robots, and they inching less and less from plausibility to reality.
AGIBOT, a robots company, has launched a campaign for the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, which began at i-City, Selangor, Malaysia, a step in advancing automation in the country and across the region.
AGIBOT was founded in 2023 with the intention of building robots for the AGI era. AGI here, means Artificial General Intelligence, an AI that can understand, learn, and apply knowledge to solve problems. AGI isn’t your typical LLMs, AGI is said to be the next AI frontier as its development aims to match and exceed that of humans. Think of the sci-fi robots you see in movies. AGIBOT intends to build robots that can learn, adapt, and evolve in the real world.
“AGIBOT made significant strides to improve the mass production and the practical use of embodied robotics last year. This was capped off at the end of last year when we rolled out our 5,000th mass-produced humanoid robots. This milestone, along with others, puts AGIBOT in a strong position as we start 2026,” said Deng Taihua, founder, chairman, and CEO of AGIBOT. “Today’s AGIBOT launch event in Malaysia is an example of our commitment to bring mass production and the practical use of embodied robotics to customers in this region.”
The AGIBOT launch event on the 13th of January 2026 also marked the Grand Opening of the AI World Experience Centre in i-City, officiated by the Minster of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), YB Chang Lih Kang. The Centre was established in partnership with I-Berhad, one of Malaysia’s leading investment and property development companies, and the master developer of i-City. As a part of this strategic alliance, AGIBOT’s world-class robotics and embodied AI was deployed across property, hospitality, tourism and day-to-day urban life in i-City, Malaysia’s leading digital city. In parallel, the collaboration introduces a strong focus on human wellness and longevity, where AI and robotics are applied not only to productivity and automation, but also to health optimization and quality of life. AI World represents the first stage of a broader, long-term partnership between AGIBOT and I-Berhad.
“The building and launch of Malaysia’s first AI & Robotics Experience Centre concludes the first phase of our partnership with i-City, with plans for further development in the coming year. This launch also marks the first of several strategic initiatives we will roll out in the Asia-Pacific region throughout 2026 and beyond,” shares Abel Deng, President, Asia-Pacific & Middle East Region, AGIBOT. “This year, in collaboration with regional partners, we will accelerate the development of the embodied robotics ecosystem in Asia Pacific and deploy embodied robotics products and solutions across a wider range of closed-loop commercial scenarios.
“We are confident that this strategic initiative between AGIBOT and I-Berhad will advance Malaysia’s vision to become a regional hub for AI innovation through integrated development across technology, governance, talent, infrastructure, and investment,” said Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong, Chairman of I-Berhad. “Furthermore, by developing the world’s first AI and Robotics Residential Tower as a real-world testbed and commercialization platform for humanoid robotics, we are accelerating the integration of embodied intelligence into everyday residential life. We are also laying the groundwork to translate advanced robotics capabilities into everyday living, while embedding health, wellness and longevity at the core of future residential environments. Through the convergence of AI, robotics, wellness innovation and a scalable Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, we are establishing a new benchmark for intelligent, human-centric living in the region, beginning with AI Tower.”
AGIBOT offers a diversified and complete robotics portfolio tailored to a wide range of real-world applications. AGIBOT’s product lineup includes:
AGIBOT A2 series – full-sized humanoids enabling multimodal interaction and autonomous navigation for guided presentations and showroom spaces
AGIBOT X2 series – half-sized compact humanoids that can interact naturally with people, walk in a humanlike way, and perform complex, expressive movements, designed for entertainment, research and education
AGIBOT G2 series – industrial-grade embodied robots combining interactive intelligence with precise force-controlled manipulation for rapid deployment in industrial environments.
AGIBOT D1 series – high-mobility quadruped robots for inspection and operations in complex environments
AGIBOT C5 – autonomous commercial floor-care robot delivering efficient sweeping, scrubbing, and smart navigation for large facilities
AGIBOT's robots are focused on eight key commercial applications, including reception and hospitality, entertainment and commercial performances, industrial intelligent manufacturing, logistics sorting, security inspection and patrol, data collection and training, scientific research and education. Through widespread adoption across multiple industries, AGIBOT brings the potential of embodied AI to reality, by driving industrial upgrades, transforming service and production processes, and supporting broader digital transformation efforts.
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