AgiBot Enters Europe: Shanghai Giant Partners with Minth Group for Munich Launch

In a move that signals a major escalation in the global "shipment wars," Shanghai-based robotics leader AgiBot has officially entered the European market. During a high-profile launch event held in Munich on February 24, 2026, the company unveiled its full range of embodied AI platforms and announced a strategic partnership with Minth Group, a global Tier 1 automotive supplier.

The collaboration aims to leverage Minth’s extensive European footprint—including 15 years of localization and a 40% market share in key aluminum components—to facilitate the "localized landing" and large-scale deployment of AgiBot’s fleet across the continent.

A Collective Debut in Munich

The Munich event served as a comprehensive showcase for AgiBot’s "mixed-fleet" strategy, which has already seen significant traction in China. The company demonstrated its full product matrix operating in real-time, collaborative scenarios:

• Expedition A2 Series: Full-sized humanoids designed for autonomous navigation and social interaction. The A2 recently proved its durability by completing a 106km autonomous trek.
• Lingxi X2 Series: Compact, agile humanoids focused on expressive movement and high-speed locomotion. The X2 platform is famous for being the first bipedal robot to stick a Webster flip.
• Industrial G2 Series: Task-optimized robots featuring precise force-controlled manipulation. The G2 is already being deployed in auto parts manufacturing for tasks like seatbelt assembly and RAM insertion.
• D1 Quadruped Series: Four-legged units intended for inspection and operation in complex environments.

The Minth Partnership: Data and Deployment

The partnership with Minth Group is more than a simple distribution deal. Minth will act as a strategic partner and sales agent, utilizing its existing factories as "unique training grounds" for robotic learning.

Ms. Wei Ching Lien, Chairperson and CEO of Minth Group, noted that the successful industrial deployment of humanoids requires "robust localization capabilities" and "reliable manufacturing systems." By integrating AgiBot's hardware into its own production lines, Minth intends to provide the "real-world scenario data" necessary to accelerate algorithm iteration.

This "robot-as-a-service" and localized support model mirrors recent shifts in the Chinese domestic market, where specialized rental platforms and 7S retail stores are being used to lower the technical barrier for entry.

The Humanoid-Automotive Convergence

AgiBot’s entry into Europe follows a broader industry trend where automotive manufacturers are becoming the primary proving grounds for general-purpose robotics. Recent examples:

• Audi recently partnered with Mimic Robotics to bring AI-driven dexterous manipulation to its assembly lines.
• BMW completed an 11-month pilot with the Figure 02 fleet in South Carolina.
• Hyundai is preparing a production-ready Boston Dynamics Atlas for its Georgia Metaplant.
• Schaeffler, the Tier 1 automotive supplier, has been very active in the humanoid robotics sector.

For AgiBot, the Munich launch is a clear attempt to cement its status as the world’s leading humanoid shipper. While rival Unitree has contested these claims in what we recently dubbed the "Great Numbers War," AgiBot continues to lean on its diverse lineup—which includes bipedal, wheeled, and quadruped forms—to penetrate sectors ranging from logistics to commercial entertainment.

Future Outlook: Localized Production

The long-term goal of the partnership appears to be the localized production of AgiBot robots within Europe. By establishing technical teams and production facilities in countries like Germany, France, and Poland, the two companies hope to bypass the "utility gap" and provide German enterprises with immediate productivity gains.