Galbot launches S1 heavy-duty embodied intelligence robot with 50kg continuous dual-arm payload

Date: 2026-01-20 · Type: product launch · Company: Galbot

Galbot says it partnered with CATL and Bosch for manufacturing deployments, and reports 24/7 operation in instant retail and warehouse logistics.

Galbot launched the S1 as an industrial-grade embodied intelligence robot designed for manufacturing environments with a continuous dual-arm payload of 50 kilograms.
The company positioned the product as breaking a longstanding payload limit in the humanoid and embodied-robotics market while supporting heavy-duty industrial workflows.
The launch expanded Galbot's portfolio beyond lighter retail and service scenarios into more demanding factory automation use cases.