Peter Smith
⬤ PrimeBOT, a joint venture between AgiBOT and Shangwei New Materials, has unveiled the Q1—one of the first personal humanoid robots expected to hit the market in 2026. Standing just 0.8 meters tall, the Q1 is built for everyday use rather than industrial tasks. It's aimed at students, tech enthusiasts, individual developers, and households interested in educational robotics and experimentation.
⬤ The Q1 can dance, provide intelligent companionship, and support social interaction. What makes it stand out? It's completely open-source. Even users without programming experience can customize its language style, personality, and behaviors. You can also change its appearance—swap out the head, modify the skin, or design a new 3D-printed casing. This makes personal robotics more accessible and opens the door for creative experimentation.
⬤ Pricing for the Q1 hasn't been announced yet, but as a small, full-body humanoid designed specifically for personal use, it's expected to be much more affordable than larger humanoid platforms currently in development. While bigger robots may handle more complex real-world tasks, smaller, low-cost humanoid robots with open-source flexibility could play a key role in expanding adoption across education and personal robotics markets.
⬤ This launch signals a shift toward more accessible, user-modifiable humanoid robots. By combining a compact design with open-source customization, PrimeBOT's Q1 shows how personal robotics might evolve into lower-cost platforms that support learning, creativity, and hands-on experimentation in everyday life.
Peter Smith
