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RobotShop Becomes Agibot’s ‘Value Added’ Distribution Partner in North America

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  • RobotShop has partnered with AGIBOT Innovation (Shanghai) Technology to serve as its value-added distribution partner in North America, supporting deployment of embodied robotics across the U.S. and Canada.
  • The agreement provides customers access to AGIBOT’s portfolio, including legged robots for inspection and security and humanoid systems for research and customer interaction, alongside integration, onboarding and deployment support.
  • The move aims to accelerate adoption of physical AI systems by bridging hardware access with services, as AGIBOT expands globally following rapid growth and leading humanoid robot shipments in 2025.

PRESS RELEASE — RobotShop, a leading global platform for robotics solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with AGIBOT Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., a company focused on general-purpose embodied robotics. Under this agreement, RobotShop becomes AGIBOT’s Value Added Distribution Partner in North America, helping customers across the United States and Canada move from discovery to deployment with a curated selection of AGIBOT robots and value-added services.

Through RobotShop, customers will be able to access AGIBOT’s portfolio across key categories, including legged robots for industrial inspection and security patrol, and humanoid platforms designed for customer interaction, research, and real-world operational environments. RobotShop will support customers with solution scoping, integration planning, onboarding, and deployment support, helping teams reduce friction and deploy physical AI responsibly and effectively.

“Humanoid robotics is entering a new phase of physical AI, where buyers need more than hardware – they need a trusted partner to validate use cases, plan deployments, and support operations at scale,” said Mario Tremblay, CEO of RobotShop. “With this launch, we are making it easier for North American customers to adopt AGIBOT’s embodied robotics portfolio, with the support required to move from idea and prototype to real-world robotic solutions.”

“North America is a key market for embodied intelligence,” said Patrick Gao, VP of AGIBOT North America. “By partnering with RobotShop as our Value Added Distribution Partner in the region, we aim to support customers with a practical path to adoption – combining a strong product portfolio with a platform that supports customers at every step, from discovery to deployment.”

AGIBOT has rapidly emerged as a leading player in the global humanoid robotics market, with strong momentum in both product development and large-scale deployment. The company has demonstrated its ability to deliver real-world embodied AI systems across multiple applications, positioning itself among the most advanced humanoid robotics manufacturers globally.

Availability

AGIBOT products are available through RobotShop immediately. Customers can purchase select models online or request customized quotes for project-based deployments, integration services, training and operational support through RobotShop.

Greg Bock
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