A unique experiment concluded in China: the humanoid robot AgiBot A2 walked more than 100 kilometers without a single unscheduled stop. The route stretched from Jingji Lake in Suzhou to the famous Bund waterfront in Shanghai. This achievement has been officially recorded as the world record for the longest distance covered by a humanoid robot.
The total route length was 106.286 kilometers. AgiBot A2 moved through busy streets, crossed city districts, passed by landmarks, and followed main highways. Throughout the entire journey, the robot strictly adhered to traffic regulations, a fact especially highlighted by its developers.
A key factor in this success was the innovative swappable battery system, which allowed the robot to stay powered for the entire route. Despite covering such a great distance, AgiBot A2’s technical condition remained almost unchanged. The only noticeable sign of the long journey was some minor wear on the rubber soles.
AgiBot emphasizes that the test used a standard commercial version of the robot, without any individual modifications. This device is identical to the units delivered to customers. Before the start, engineers equipped AgiBot A2 with a dual GPS system, as well as integrated lidar and infrared depth cameras. This set of sensors ensured reliable navigation even in challenging urban conditions and at night.
Completing the route was not only a technological achievement, but also a demonstration of what modern robotic systems can do in real urban environments. Developers note that these kinds of tests help to improve autonomous navigation algorithms and adaptation to unpredictable situations along the route.
