Chery subsidiary begins marketing humanoid robot products
China (ANTARA) - Chery subsidiary AiMOGA has begun marketing its humanoid robot products through digital platforms. According to CarNewsChina, AiMOGA’s full-sized versatile robot Mornine M1 became available on Monday (13/4) at the AiMoga Intelligent Robot JD.com Self-operated Flagship Store, which opened on 2 April 2026. Based on the product ordering page information, the humanoid robot is priced at 285,800 yuan or approximately Rp717 million, with stock scheduled to be available after 23 May 2026. The online store also offers the Argos X1 dog robot at 15,800 yuan or Rp39.6 million. This robot is scheduled to be available after 8 May 2026. According to product information, the M1 humanoid robot weighs 70 kg and stands 167 cm tall, equipped with 40 degrees of flexibility throughout its body (excluding the highly dexterous hands). The robot’s maximum walking speed is one metre per second, and its arm end can carry up to 1.5 kg. The Mornine M1 is powered by a 0.7 kWh battery, requiring two hours of charging for two hours of use. This robot, capable of two-handed collaborative operations, autonomously opening car doors, and VR-based remote operation, is suitable for sales, receptionist, and training applications. In addition to online sales, AiMOGA robots are also marketed offline. The company has signed cooperation agreements with several dealers. According to TrendForce’s latest in-depth research report on humanoid robots, the global humanoid robot industry will enter a critical commercialisation period in the second half of 2026. Chinese manufacturers are working to clarify commercialisation targets and scenarios while actively increasing production to meet rising market demand. China’s humanoid robot market is projected to achieve 94% annual growth in 2026. Unitree Robotics and Zhiyuan Robotics, noted for their profitability and production advancements, are projected to capture nearly 80% of total shipments. Several Chinese automakers have recently expanded into robotics, including Xpeng and GAC.