Anutin visits AgiBot in Shanghai to explore AI and robotics

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited AgiBot in Shanghai to exchange knowledge on AI and humanoid robots for Thai industrial and healthcare development.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology (AgiBot) in Shanghai on July 17, 2026.
•AgiBot demonstrated various robots, including the AGIBOT A3 and AGIBOT X2, showcasing capabilities in Thai language and Muay Thai.
•The visit focused on applying robotics to manufacturing, logistics, services, and elderly care in Thailand.
•The Thai government aims to promote investment in high-tech industries, research, development, and digital/AI personnel.

Overview

•On July 17, 2026, at 13:30 local time in Shanghai, Anutin Charnvirakul visited Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology (AgiBot).
•Anutin Charnvirakul observed demonstrations of the AGIBOT A3 robot speaking Thai and the AGIBOT X2 robot performing Muay Thai.
•Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology (AgiBot) develops hardware, robot operating systems, AI models, and training databases.
•AgiBot categorizes its robots into three main groups: humanoid robots for human interaction, industrial and warehouse robots, and specialized robots for patrol, security, and commercial cleaning.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that AI and robotics are crucial for the global economy and are target industries for Thailand.
•Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence that cooperation with leading Chinese technology companies will support knowledge transfer and personnel development in Thailand.
•AgiBot is a leading Chinese humanoid robotics startup supported by global technology companies and venture capital funds.
•AgiBot currently produces robots at a commercial industrial level and is among the world's top shippers of humanoid robots.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand.

Organization

Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology (AgiBot)

A leading Chinese humanoid robotics startup that produces commercial industrial robots.

Place

Shanghai(นครเซี่ยงไฮ้)ℹ️

The city where Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology (AgiBot) is located.