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AGIBOT Unveils Four New Products at WAIC 2026, Showcasing Embodied AI in Real-World Operations

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More than 30 AGIBOT robots are operating across WAIC venues, while industrial deployments and live demonstrations highlight the company’s progress in turning robotic capabilities into repeatable real-world workflows

SHANGHAI, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGIBOT, a global leader in embodied AI and robotics, today unveiled four new products at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 in Shanghai: the AGIBOT A3 Ultra, X2 Edu, G2 Max, OmniHand 3 Ultra-M. Together, the new products expand AGIBOT’s portfolio across full-size humanoid platforms, heavy-payload industrial task robots and direct-drive dexterous manipulation systems.

At its 200-square-meter exhibition space at Booth H3-C101 in the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, AGIBOT is presenting the three new products alongside its manipulation foundation models, industrial deployment cases and live robot demonstrations. Beyond the booth, more than 30 AGIBOT robots are operating across WAIC venues, providing visitor guidance, information services, demonstrations and other forms of on-site support.

“The industry should no longer judge embodied AI by whether a robot can complete an impressive demonstration once, but by whether it can be manufactured, delivered and integrated reliably into real operating environments,” said Peng Zhihui, Co-founder, President and CTO of AGIBOT. “AGIBOT A3 Ultra, G2 Max and OmniHand 3 Ultra-M address three essential layers of that challenge: the humanoid platform, industrial task execution and dexterous manipulation. Together with our recent production and factory-deployment milestones, these launches reflect our focus on building robots that can deliver consistent and practical value at scale.”

Three New Products Designed for Real-World Work
The AGIBOT A3 Ultra is a full-size humanoid robot developed for long-duration operation in public-facing, commercial and service environments. Standing 1.74 meters tall and weighing 60 kilograms, it features 51 active degrees of freedom, a five-kilogram payload capacity per arm and up to eight hours of combined operating time. Its perception system includes 3D LiDAR, RGB-D cameras, fisheye cameras and binocular vision, while GPS, RTK and UWB positioning support navigation and coordinated operation across different environments. Powered by NVIDIA Thor for high-level embodied AI processing, A3 Ultra supports direct charging, battery replacement and autonomous charging, allowing it to remain available for extended service workflows rather than isolated appearances.

The AGIBOT X2 EDU is a humanoid robotics development platform designed for education, competitions and scientific research. Standing approximately 1.3 meters tall, it features 29 degrees of freedom across the body, including seven degrees of freedom in each arm, and supports an end-effector payload of up to three kilograms. Its fully modular architecture allows the robot to be disassembled and reconfigured throughout the hardware chain, while open motion-control and hardware interfaces provide access for secondary development. Developers can flexibly integrate end effectors, sensors and additional computing modules according to different teaching and research requirements.

The AGIBOT G2 Max is the company’s first heavy-payload, force-controlled embodied task robot, developed for material handling, palletizing and other industrial operations. G2 Max combines higher load capacity with force-controlled arms, adjustable working height and omnidirectional wheeled mobility. It is designed to operate alongside existing production equipment and factory systems, undertaking repetitive physical tasks that require both strength and controlled interaction. Its energy system supports battery replacement and autonomous charging to reduce operational interruptions in continuous production environments.

The OmniHand 3 Ultra-M is a flagship direct-drive dexterous hand designed for embodied AI training, teleoperation, demonstration capture and contact-rich manipulation. It integrates 20 active degrees of freedom into a human-scale form factor weighing 630 grams. The hand supports a whole-hand gripping load of up to 5 kilograms, with a typical opening or closing time of 0.3 seconds and repeatability of ±0.2 millimeters. Vision-based tactile sensors at the fingertips and a tactile array in the palm enable the hand to detect changes in contact, force and object position, while its fully direct-drive architecture supports responsive force regulation during complex manipulation tasks.

Industrial Deployments Demonstrate Continuous Task Execution
AGIBOT is also presenting industrial deployments developed with Longcheer Technology, PIA Automation and other partners. The applications cover tasks including tablet quality-inspection loading and unloading, chip handling, production-line material movement and other repetitive industrial processes.

At Longcheer Technology’s Nanchang manufacturing facility, AGIBOT G2 robots have been integrated into a live tablet mass-production quality-inspection line. The robots complete a closed-loop workflow covering material collection, precision placement, equipment interfacing and finished-product return. Production-line integration was completed within 36 hours, and the deployment has supported approximately 3,000 units per shift and more than 64 hours of cumulative continuous operation, with downtime loss kept below 4%.

These cases differ from one-off motion demonstrations because the robots must maintain production rhythms, repeat tasks consistently, respond to changes in object position and surrounding conditions, and coordinate with upstream and downstream equipment. The deployments show how embodied AI systems can become part of existing production processes without requiring manufacturers to rebuild an entire line around the robot.

AGIBOT is also presenting applications in cultural tourism, transportation and commercial services, including projects developed with Sichuan Cultural Tourism and Guangzhou Railway. In these environments, robots support guided tours, route guidance, visitor interaction, information services and on-site assistance, moving from general-purpose showcase roles toward defined service workflows.

Live Demonstrations Connect Technical Capabilities with Practical Tasks
At Booth H3-C101, AGIBOT is presenting a series of live demonstrations spanning dynamic motion, human-robot collaboration and multi-step commercial service tasks.

In the table tennis demonstration, the robot uses real-time visual perception, trajectory prediction and closed-loop motion control to respond to a fast-moving ball in a dynamic environment. The boxing demonstration highlights teleoperation, whole-body coordination and low-latency motion response, showing how a robot can translate an operator’s movements into coordinated physical actions.

A beverage-service demonstration presents an end-to-end commercial workflow. The robot identifies and picks up cups, operates beverage-making equipment and delivers the finished drink to a visitor. Rather than demonstrating an isolated grasping action, the workflow combines perception, navigation, manipulation and task sequencing to show how a robot can complete a connected series of service tasks.

During WAIC 2026, AGIBOT has deployed more than 30 robots across key public areas of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center and the West Bund venue. The robots are supporting visitor guidance, information services, live demonstrations and other on-site interactions throughout the event.

The deployment moves the robots beyond scheduled appearances at AGIBOT’s booth and places them within the conference’s wider service environment. Operating in busy public spaces requires the robots to navigate around visitors, respond to changing conditions and maintain consistent performance over extended periods, providing a practical test of their mobility, interaction and operational reliability.

Manipulation Foundation Models and the Embodied AI Forum
A dedicated Manipulation Intelligence Zone at the AGIBOT booth is presenting the company’s manipulation foundation models, dexterous systems and task-development technologies. The exhibition shows how perception, reasoning, action planning and physical control are connected to support task execution in complex environments.

On July 19, AGIBOT will host the WAIC 2026 Embodied AI Forum at the Golden Hall of the Shanghai World Expo Center. The forum will bring together researchers, technology leaders and robotics entrepreneurs from China and overseas to discuss the development of Physical AI, advances in embodied intelligence and the technical and operational requirements for scaling robots from research systems into real-world applications.

Through its new products, venue-wide robot deployment, industrial cases and live demonstrations, AGIBOT is presenting a connected path from foundation models and robotic hardware to systems that can carry out defined tasks in factories, commercial environments and public spaces.

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About AGIBOT
AGIBOT is an Embodied AI foundation model company developing both the intelligence layer and the corresponding robotic embodiments needed to bring general intelligence into the physical world. AGIBOT’s “Three Intelligences in One” architecture integrates Locomotion Intelligence, Interaction Intelligence, and Manipulation Intelligence into a unified embodied system. Its portfolio spans humanoid robots, quadrupeds, dexterous systems, and commercial cleaning solutions. In June 2026, AGIBOT announced that its 15,000th robot had rolled off the production line.

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Stand8 Expands Nearshore Operations for 24×7 Enterprise IT Support

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Mexico-based delivery teams give large enterprises U.S.-aligned coverage, multilingual support, and scalable service operations

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stand8, a global technology consulting and services leader, today announced the expansion of its nearshore operations in Mexico to support large enterprise clients with 24×7 Service Desk, Network Operations Center, and technology operations services. The model combines specialized bilingual professionals with Stand8’s people-first, white-glove approach and integrates into clients’ existing platforms, service levels, and governance models.

Enterprises need dependable coverage across time zones, consistent service experiences, and the flexibility to scale when business demand changes. Stand8’s nearshore model extends internal teams with professionals aligned to U.S. operating hours and able to support global schedules as needed. The result is greater responsiveness, less pressure on onshore teams, and more predictable service delivery without sacrificing visibility or control.

“Enterprise support should feel seamless to end users and dependable to the leaders accountable for it,” said Bryce Prunty, Executive Vice President at Stand8. “Our Mexico operation gives clients access to specialized people and continuous coverage aligned to their business, with the governance, transparency, and high-touch service needed to operate at scale.”

Enterprise Nearshore Support Built to Scale

24×7 Service Desk and NOC coverage aligned to U.S. and global operating hoursDirect integration with enterprise platforms and client-specific tools, workflows, and reportingEscalation coordination and service delivery aligned to client SLAs and governanceScalable teams that can expand with volume, geography, or new operational needs

Stand8 is already applying the expanded Mexico operation in complex enterprise environments. Current engagements include 24×7 multilingual Service Desk support for leading global media and entertainment organizations and 24×7 NOC managed services for a global communications infrastructure provider. In each case, Stand8 teams work within established client workflows, tools, escalation paths, and operating requirements.

Clients can add adjacent capabilities as their needs evolve while maintaining a consistent delivery relationship.

About Stand8

Stand8 is a global technology consulting and services leader that helps businesses transform and scale through tailored IT solutions. With a 99% client retention rate and more than 15 years of results, Stand8 integrates seamlessly into client operations while delivering secure, compliant, and personalized technology services.

For more information, visit stand8.io.

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LUG Sports Group Named One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year

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TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2026 /CNW/ — LUG Sports Group Inc. (“LUG”), one of North America’s largest recreational sports leagues, announced today that it has ranked No. 146 out of 375 companies on the 2026 Report on Business magazine’s list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. This marks LUG’s second straight year on the list. LUG also was ranked No. 5 on the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation list.

Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian businesses on three-year revenue growth. LUG earned its spot with a 174% growth rate over the past three years and a 239% growth rate over five years.

LUG reimagines recreational sports for college students and young adults, running leagues in hockey, women’s hockey, flag football, softball, soccer, lacrosse and pickleball. Every league is built around pro-level energy, standout content, and a community that extends well beyond game day. With more than 150,000 players all time across 85+ cities, LUG is North America’s go-to destination for adult and college social sports leagues.

“Making this list once was a milestone. Making it two years in a row is validation in the consistency of what we are trying to create,” said Ethan Wright and Ray Abramson, Presidents and Co-Founders of LUG Sports. “For more than a decade, we’ve grown LUG across college campuses and cities with one goal: give every player a premium, social sports experience that makes the average joe feel like a pro. This recognition belongs to our players, our community, and our HQ team that keeps raising the bar.”

With an expanded head office team and scalable infrastructure in place, LUG is well positioned to continue driving their brand in the fragmented adult sports market. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, the value of real-world experiences, genuine connection, and community will only grow. LUG creates that “third space” for Millennials and Gen Z today, with Gen Alpha not far behind, positioning the brand to lead the next generation of social sports.

About LUG Sports Group

LUG Sports Group Inc. is one of North America’s largest recreational sports leagues, with more than 25,000 active players across 85+ cities. LUG builds sports programs for college students, with active leagues at 100+ campuses, before transitioning players into adult programming.

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AI Apps and Agents Are Taking Off. Gen Can Help People Understand What Happens to Their Data.

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Gen data shows nearly 1/3 of people use AI apps and agents, as the company expands its Agent Trust Hub with the new AI Data Checker

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AI is moving beyond answering questions. Increasingly, people are asking AI to act on their behalf, from researching purchases and planning trips to managing everyday tasks and handling their finances. New telemetry from Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) shows just how quickly that shift is happening, with nearly one in three desktop users now interacting with agentic AI services.

Today, Gen is responding to that shift with the beta launch of AI Data Checker, developed by the Gen AI Foundry, the company’s hub for emerging AI innovation. The latest tool from its Agent Trust Hub, AI Data Checker is designed to make it easier for people to understand how popular AI apps and agents handle their data. 

As AI becomes more capable, people are also being asked to place more trust in it. Agents are increasingly accessing personal information, preferences, browsing activity, or other data to complete tasks. Yet it is not always easy for people to understand what information an AI service collects, how that information may be used, or what choices they have.

Gen created the Agent Trust Hub (ATH) to close that gap, giving people greater visibility, understanding and control as they use AI assistants and agents. Since launching in February, the ATH has expanded to include VPN for Agents, the industry’s first AI-native VPN purpose-built for autonomous agents, and Sage, the first consumer agentic security layer available through Norton AI Agent Protection in Norton 360.

With AI Data Checker, Gen is expanding that work from protecting how agents operate to helping people better understand the data relationship behind the AI tools they use.

Making AI privacy easier to understand
The AI Data Checker brings information about AI data practices into one place, helping people explore what different AI services may collect and how their information may be used.

People can simply enter their email or username, and the AI Data Checker will provide a list of connected AI apps and services the person uses. The tool also scans for non-AI accounts where you may have connected and potentially shared personal information. From there, people can see what information or data the service collects, whether information may be used to improve or train AI models, how long information may be retained, and what privacy controls are available.

Rather than expecting people to read lengthy privacy policies or become experts in AI data practices, the AI Data Checker is intended to give them a clearer starting point.

“AI is becoming much more personal because we’re asking it to do more for us,” said Howie Xu, Chief AI & Innovation Officer at Gen. “That can be incredibly useful, but people should understand what they’re giving an AI access to in return. The AI Data Checker is about making that easier to see, so people can make choices about the AI tools they use with more confidence.”

From understanding AI to protecting people using it
Visibility is just one part of building trust in AI, but it needs to go hand-in-hand with protection. Gen’s family of brands already offer a number of products that protect against AI scams and the dangers of agentic AI, including Norton Genie Scam Detector, Norton AI Agent Protection, Deepfake Detection in the Norton and Avast brands, and other products and features. That protection is expanding as people look for AI assistants they can trust with more of their digital lives. The new Norton Family Assistant, for example, is a private AI assistant, supported by Norton technology, that can handle tasks with your permission and manage your digital life.

Gen also offers those who are interested to sign up for early access to upcoming products and services designed to address some of the emerging concerns as people increasingly rely on AI assistants and agents.

The AI Data Checker is available now at https://ai.gendigital.com/ where you can also sign up for early access to Gen’s tools designed to help people live fearlessly in the AI world. 

About Gen
Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. Today, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to millions of people in more than 150 countries. Learn more at GenDigital.com.

About Gen AI Foundry
Rooted in Gen’s commitment to safety and transparency, the Gen AI Foundry is the engine behind its most recent AI innovations, from AI-powered security experiences to autonomous financial helpers and identity agents. It also serves as the place where core trust infrastructure is developed and operationalized, including the Agent Trust Hub, extending protection across the agent lifecycle from verification to execution. Here, Gen’s AI strategy becomes real through visible ventures, prototypes, working products, partnerships and an open ecosystem designed to shape and secure the AI era with and for both people and agents. 

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