KUALA LUMPUR: Robotics company, Agibot has kicked off a series of Asia-Pacific strategic initiatives for 2026 with a landmark launch event in Malaysia, underscoring its push to expand automation and embodied intelligence across the region.
The event, held at i-City in Selangor, was attended by senior Agibot executives, Malaysian government officials, partners and customers.
It also marked the opening of Malaysia’s first AI & Robotics Experience Centre, developed in partnership with I-Bhd
and officiated by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chang Lih Kang.
“Agibot made significant strides to improve the mass production and the practical use of embodied robotics last year. This was capped off at the end of last year when we rolled out our 5,000 th mass-produced humanoid robots.
“This milestone, along with others, puts AGIBOT in a strong position as we start 2026,” Agibot founder, chairman, and CEO Deng Taihua said in a statement.
“Today’s AGIBOT launch event in Malaysia is an example of our commitment to bring mass production and the practical use of embodied robotics to customers in this region.”
The company plans to deploy its robotics and embodied AI solutions across property, hospitality, tourism and urban applications in i-City, while advancing broader Asia-Pacific expansion throughout 2026.
As part of the strategic alliance, Agibot’s robotics and embodied AI have been deployed across property, hospitality, tourism and daily urban applications in i-City.
The collaboration also places a strong emphasis on human wellness and longevity, applying AI and robotics beyond productivity and automation to enhance health and quality of life. AI World marks the first phase of a broader, long-term partnership between Agibot and I-Bhd.
I-Bhd chairman Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong said the strategic initiative between Agibot and I-Bhd would advance Malaysia’s vision of becoming a regional hub for AI innovation through integrated development across technology, governance, talent, infrastructure and investment.
“Furthermore, by developing the world’s first AI and Robotics Residential Tower as a real-world testbed and commercialisation platform for humanoid robotics, we are accelerating the integration of embodied intelligence into everyday residential life.
“We are also laying the groundwork to translate advanced robotics capabilities into everyday living, while embedding health, wellness and longevity at the core of future residential environments.
“Through the convergence of AI, robotics, wellness innovation and a scalable Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, we are establishing a new benchmark for intelligent, human-centric living in the region, beginning with AI Tower,” Lim said.
