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PrimeBOT Q1

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About PrimeBOT Q1

PrimeBOT Q1 is a compact biped humanoid built around full-body force control and a modular personal-robot design. It is positioned for home interaction, education and embodied-AI experimentation, with a smaller form intended to reduce the space and forces involved in locomotion and whole-body development.

PrimeBOT formally placed Q1 on sale on September 20, 2026 at RMB19,999. The Q1 Explorer variant is priced at RMB26,999 and opens SDK, HDK and hardware expansion interfaces for full-stack secondary development. Initial orders were scheduled for fulfilment from 1 October 2026.

Research

  • PrimeBOT Q1 ROS 2 SDK

    Research Publication - PrimeBOT publishes Q1 ROS 2/FastDDS messages, service definitions and Python/C++ application examples. Its interface guide explicitly covers Q1 joint control, motion modes, camera and interaction APIs.

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  • PrimeBOT Q1 robot models

    Research Publication - PrimeBOT releases Q1 v3 URDF and MuJoCo descriptions with mesh assets and configuration files. The source offers collision, no-collision and point variants for visualization and simulation tooling.

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Timeline

  • PrimeBOT begins Q1 and T1 customer handovers

    2026-10-01 - Production Milestone - The Shanghai handover took place on Huaihai Middle Road, with Peng Zhihui presenting certificates to customers. The two base models were priced at RMB 19,999; Explorer editions and T1 Pro were offered at higher prices.

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  • PrimeBOT launches Q1 and T1 for sale

    2026-09-20 - Product Launch - Q1 and T1 start at RMB 19,999; Explorer editions cost RMB 26,999 and T1 Pro costs RMB 29,999. Initial deliveries were scheduled to begin on October 1, with computing and software features varying by edition.

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  • PrimeBOT Q1 and T1 receive A’ Design Awards

    2026-07-17 - Award - Q1 uses a customizable 3D-printed outer shell and human-friendly geometry to support personal expression. T1’s transformable design supports dual forms, with the award recognizing its design language and adaptability.

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