It wasn’t a quiet arrival. Humanoid robots entered the spotlight on a bright January afternoon in Selangor—not as sci-fi dreams, but as coworkers, hosts, and city friends. AGIBOT’s formal launch in Malaysia has demonstrated that embodied AI is no longer just a pipe dream. It has already here, and i-City is where it is beginning.
The Launch of AGIBOT in Malaysia Indicates a Larger Asia-Pacific Play
On January 13, 2026, AGIBOT, a world leader in humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence, formally began its Asia-Pacific tour in Malaysia. The event, which was held in i-City in Selangor and brought together media, industry partners, and top government executives, strengthened Malaysia’s emerging status as a regional center for AI and robotics.
With Malaysia as its first anchor market, the launch signifies the start of a larger set of strategic activities that AGIBOT intends to implement throughout the Asia-Pacific region during 2026.
Why AGIBOT Stands Out
AGIBOT was established in 2023 with the audacious goal of creating robots for the age of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Its humanoid robots are made to learn, adapt, and change in real-world settings, in contrast to machines with a specific goal.
Scale is the result of that vision. When AGIBOT released its 5,168th mass-produced humanoid robot in 2025, it was the world leader in both humanoid robot shipments and market share, accounting for 39% of the global market, according to Omdia.
Inside the First AI & Robotics Experience Center in Malaysia
The first AI & Robotics Experience Center in Malaysia, AI World, also had its grand opening during the launch ceremony. The center, which was created in collaboration with I-Berhad, integrates AGIBOT’s robots into authentic urban environments, including those related to hospitality, tourism, property management, and day-to-day city operations in i-City.
AI World serves as more than just a display; it’s a living testbed where ideas from robotics, wellness, productivity, and smart cities come together to give visitors an idea of how embodied AI may improve daily life.
Not Only on Display, But Working
Robots AGIBOT’s diverse robotics portfolio serves a multitude of commercial applications. This applies to everything from production, logistics, and security to reception and entertainment. Its autonomous, quadruped, and humanoid service robots are already prepared for use in closed-loop, practical situations.
This partnership extends beyond technology adoption for Malaysia. In order to establish the nation as a major player in the global robotics scene, it is a step toward creating a sustainable AI ecosystem that combines innovation, talent, infrastructure, and investment.
