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Ant Group Unveils Versatile Humanoid Robot R1 for Diverse Tasks
11 Sep
Summary
- Ant Group's unit Robbyant showcased its R1 humanoid robot
- R1 can serve as a tour guide, sort medicine, provide medical consultation, and perform kitchen tasks
- The robot was demonstrated at the 2025 Inclusion Conference on the Bund in Shanghai
On September 11th, 2025, Ant Group, the company backed by Jack Ma, has formally joined the intensifying effort by Chinese companies to compete with the US in commercializing humanoid robots. Ant Group's unit, Shanghai Ant Lingbo Technology Co. (also known as Robbyant), has demonstrated its R1 humanoid model at the 2025 Inclusion Conference on the Bund in Shanghai.
The R1 humanoid robot is capable of serving as a tour guide, sorting medicine at pharmacies, providing medical consultation, and even performing basic kitchen tasks. This showcases the versatility and advanced capabilities of the robot, which is poised to compete with similar technologies being developed in the United States.
The unveiling of the R1 humanoid is a significant milestone for Ant Group, as the company continues to expand its technological footprint beyond its core financial services business. The R1 robot's diverse functionality highlights the company's ambitions to be a leader in the rapidly evolving field of humanoid robotics.
