AGIBOT hosted its UK Partner Conference (APC) 2026 in London, marking the European debut of the A3 humanoid robot and the launch of a UK Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. The event highlighted AGIBOT's strategy to build a sustainable embodied AI ecosystem in the UK and Europe through local partnerships and real-world deployment.
Key takeaways
- A3 humanoid specifications: 173 cm tall, 55 kg lightweight body with magnesium and titanium alloy reinforcement; dual-battery system provides up to 10 hours of operation with 10-second battery swapping.
- Deployment features: Supports dynamic movements, multimodal interaction, shoulder touch sensing, and UWB centimeter-level positioning for multi-robot coordination without hardware modifications. Can be carried by one person and transported in a standard SUV.
- UK RaaS model: Humanoid robots available for rent from £1,999 per day; quadruped robots from £899 per day, including localized deployment and operational support. Designed for education, research, exhibitions, customer engagement, commercial services, logistics, and facility operations.
- Retail showcase: AGIBOT has set up a dedicated area at Smart City retail venue in Milton Keynes, featuring A3, X2, A2, and D1 quadruped robots to explore customer attraction, guided interaction, and smart retail experiences.
AGIBOT is also expanding across Italy, Germany, and Spain, focusing on scenario adaptation, localized services, and flexible deployment. The company aims to accelerate practical adoption of embodied AI robots across education, retail, commercial services, and logistics in the UK and broader European markets.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-07-02 · “AGIBOT debuts A3 humanoid robot in Europe and launches UK Robot-as-a-Service model”