TECH – In a stunning display of robotic endurance, China’s humanoid robot AgiBot A2 completed a continuous 106.286-kilometer (about 65 miles) journey, setting a new Guinness World Record for the “Longest journey walked by a humanoid robot.”
The trek began on November 10 from Suzhou’s Jinji Lake in Jiangsu Province and ended at Shanghai’s iconic Bund on November 13. What makes AgiBot’s feat especially impressive is that it remained powered on throughout the entire journey, thanks to its hot-swappable battery system, which allowed it to keep walking without a break.
Standing at 175 cm tall and weighing 55 kg, the A2 is equipped with advanced AI sensors that process text, audio, and visuals. Its design also enables it to handle delicate tasks, such as threading a needle, which speaks to its refined motor skills. During its marathon walk, the robot navigated a variety of terrains—urban roads, tiled sidewalks, sloping highways, even low-light zones—while complying with traffic rules.
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AgiBot’s senior vice president, Wang Chuang, said the mission was a deliberate demonstration of the robot’s stability, control, and durability. Because the unit used was a standard commercial version—identical to the ones already deployed to clients—its success suggests strong real-world readiness.
To confidently steer through changing environments, the A2 used a combination of dual GPS modules, LiDAR, and infrared depth-sensing cameras. Though it logged more than 100 km, the robot emerged from the feat in surprisingly good shape: only the rubber on its foot soles showed signs of wear.
When asked how it felt afterward, the robot humorously told reporters it “needed a new pair of shoes.” Wang also highlighted the A2’s other strengths—multilingual interaction, face recognition, memory, and autonomous guidance—as proof that AgiBot is closing in on large-scale commercial deployment.
This achievement isn’t just about breaking records. According to analysts, it marks a meaningful milestone in the evolution of robotic reliability, motion control, and real-world adaptability—and raises the tantalizing possibility that robots could soon rival humans in certain physical tasks.
