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AGIBOT launches A3 humanoid robot in UK with Robot-as-a-Service rental model

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AGIBOT launches A3 humanoid robot in UK with Robot-as-a-Service rental model

Key takeaway

AGIBOT has debuted its A3 humanoid robot in London and launched a rental service model in the UK, making advanced robotics accessible without large upfront investment. The company is testing real-world applications in retail, education, and logistics, and is expanding across Europe as it builds local partnerships to scale embodied AI adoption.

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3 Key Points

  • What happened

    AGIBOT held its UK Partner Conference in London and unveiled the European debut of its A3 humanoid robot, a 173 cm tall machine weighing 55 kg with up to 10 hours of battery life and 10-second battery swapping. The company also introduced a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) rental model in the UK, where humanoid robots rent from £1,999 per day and quadruped robots from £899 per day.

  • Why it matters

    AGIBOT is lowering the cost barrier for businesses and institutions to test embodied AI robots (robots that perform physical tasks in the real world) without large upfront capital investment. The RaaS model is designed to help schools, universities, service providers, and enterprises explore practical applications in education, retail, logistics, and commercial services across the UK and Europe.

  • What to watch

    The company is already conducting retail deployment at Smart City in Milton Keynes, showcasing the A3 alongside earlier models (X2, A2) and the D1 quadruped robot in a consumer-facing environment. AGIBOT is expanding beyond the UK into Italy, Germany, and Spain as part of its long-term European deployment strategy.

FAQ

How much does it cost to rent AGIBOT robots in the UK?
Humanoid robots rent from £1,999 per day, while quadruped robots rent from £899 per day, with localized deployment and operational support included.
What are the key features of the AGIBOT A3 robot?
The A3 is 173 cm tall, weighs 55 kg, has a dual-battery system delivering up to 10 hours of nominal battery life with 10-second battery swapping, supports dynamic movements and multimodal interaction, and can fit in a standard SUV for transport.
Where can I see AGIBOT robots in person in the UK?
AGIBOT has set up a dedicated area at Smart City, a retail venue in Milton Keynes, where visitors can experience the A3, X2, A2, and D1 quadruped robot in a consumer-facing environment.

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