AgiBot Secures Landmark Deal to Deploy Industrial Robots in Auto Sector
Chinese robotics firm AgiBot has secured a landmark commercial agreement with Fulin Precision Co. to deploy its embodied artificial intelligence robots in a factory setting, a deal that signals the beginning of large-scale commercialization for the technology in industrial applications.
The company announced on August 11 that it will supply nearly 100 of its Yuanzheng A2-W wheeled robots to the automotive components manufacturer in a deal valued at tens of millions of yuan. AgiBot has described the agreement as China's first large-scale commercial order for industrial embodied robots and the category's first significant deployment in a global smart manufacturing scenario.
This deal marks a critical transition for the advanced robotics industry, moving from contained pilot programs and technology verification to broader commercial application in demanding industrial environments. The deployment provides a tangible revenue model for a technology that has largely been in the development and testing phase, offering a key data point for investors tracking the sector's maturity.
The agreement with Fulin Precision follows another significant contract win for AgiBot in July. The company, along with its peer Unitree Robotics, was selected for a 124.05 million yuan procurement project by a subsidiary of China Mobile. AgiBot’s portion of the contract, valued at 78 million yuan, is for full-sized bipedal humanoid robots, underscoring its growing momentum in securing major orders.
From Pilot to Full-Scale Deployment
The deal with Fulin Precision represents a substantial operational expansion from an initial pilot project. In July, a single Yuanzheng A2-W unit completed a three-hour continuous operation test on one of Fulin’s production lines, demonstrating a capacity to handle 1,000 turnover boxes per shift.
Under the new agreement, the robot deployment will scale up significantly, expanding from two production points to 15 across the auto supplier’s core powertrain and reducer workshops. The fleet of nearly 100 robots will be tasked with supplying raw materials for a production capacity of over 500 units per day and automating the recycling of empty containers, executing nearly 10,000 box-handling movements in a single shift.
A Hybrid Robotics Approach
The factory integration employs a collaborative system that pairs AgiBot’s embodied robots with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). The Yuanzheng A2-W robots will handle the complex tasks of picking and placing turnover boxes from multi-layered shelves, leveraging their adaptability for generalized tasks. The AMRs will be responsible for transporting heavy, full-pallet loads over longer distances within the workshop.
This hybrid model is designed to maximize efficiency by combining the A2-W's adaptive manipulation capabilities for complex environments with the AMR's established advantages in high-payload, long-distance logistics.
Strategic Partnership and Future Ambitions
The customer, Fulin Precision, is a leading supplier in the automotive parts sector with growing businesses in electric vehicle components, including drive systems, thermal management, and lithium battery cathode materials. The company is also developing its own capabilities in electric joints and components for intelligent robots, making it a strategic partner for AgiBot.
Wang Chuang, President of AgiBot Robotics' General Business Division, stated that the company views this project as a benchmark for the industrial application of embodied robots at scale. He outlined AgiBot's strategy as a path of “scene penetration, data accumulation, and technology iteration,” which the company aims to apply to other manufacturing sectors such as automotive and 3C electronics.