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

Jan 20, 2026 · Product Launch · Galbot · Humanoid

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

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  • 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.

Develops embodied AI robotics systems focused on general-purpose manipulation and real-world deployment. The company builds integrated hardware platforms and vision-language-action models to enable robots to operate autonomously across commercial and industrial environments.