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Chinese firm says workers want robot replacements
5 Jul
Summary
- Humanoid robots can replace dangerous, boring, and repetitive jobs.
- Agibot sees potential for robots in nursing and teaching.
- Robots will remain under human control and expectation.
A Chinese robotics company, Agibot, has launched its range of humanoid and quadruped robots in the UK B2B sector. Founded in 2023 by former Huawei engineers, Agibot aims to deploy its robots in manufacturing, cleaning, entertainment, and construction.
The company's president for Europe and America, William Shi, stated that robots are suitable for replacing jobs that are dangerous, boring, and highly repetitive. He suggested that some workers in such roles might even desire replacement.
Agibot's product line includes the A3 and X2 humanoid robots, alongside quadruped D1 models. While currently not autonomous, these robots are equipped with AI for interaction, locomotion, and manipulation.
Beyond manufacturing, Shi highlighted potential applications for robots as nurses and teachers, citing a global shortage in these professions. He noted that robots, powered by large language models, could answer children's questions on various subjects.
Agibot's robots will operate under human control, with Shi emphasizing they will not make decisions independently. The company is backed by business partners like Nvidia and is prioritizing B2B markets before considering consumer applications.
