Galbot ET1 humanoid targets factory work
English translation from Unibot. Source published 2026-08-20.
Galbot ET1 is a humanoid robot prototype from Beijing-based Galbot AI Co., Ltd. It is intended for mobile manufacturing work and interaction with industrial environments. It stands 173 cm tall and weighs 65 kg.
Design and technical hardware
The body has 48 degrees of freedom, plus 24 in the hands, each with five fingers. Its human body shape is deliberate: the robot is intended to perform physical tasks.
Inside are quasi-direct servo motors with brushed drives, planetary and harmonic gearboxes, and an aluminum frame enclosed by ABS and polycarbonate panels. Computing uses NVIDIA Jetson Thor with a Linux environment compatible with ROS 2 and support for over-the-air updates.
The AstraBrain system provides embodied AI through a vision-language-action architecture. Claimed vision-to-action latency is below 100 milliseconds. IP54 protection, WiFi and Bluetooth are included, and the battery provides two hours of operation, enough for pilot deployments.
Ratings and target scenarios
The platform's ratings remain modest. Its Humanoid.Guide Skill Score is 4 out of 10, with navigation and manipulation each rated 2 out of 5.
ET1 targets tasks combining movement with purposeful hand actions. Stair climbing enables travel between floors where the layout does not provide continuous access. Cargo sorting connects the robot to warehouse and logistics processes in which materials pass through repeated operations. Product assembly extends this role to manufacturing tasks requiring coordinated body and hand movement at workstations.
These capabilities make the platform relevant to companies seeking a humanoid form factor that can navigate spaces designed for people while contributing to material flow and assembly.
Status and prospects
Its status is prototype. ET1 is therefore at an early commercialization stage rather than in mass deployment. Galbot introduced it in August 2026 as its first fully bipedal model, expanding a range previously composed of wheeled platforms. The price is $95,000, with purchase inquiries directed to the manufacturer.
Navigation and manipulation scores of 2 out of 5 indicate early skill development. It is better viewed as a tool for structured pilot tests and carefully specified scenarios than as a ready solution for widespread use.
The launch adds another Chinese humanoid to the rapidly growing industrial robotics field. Companies worldwide are trying to combine legs, manipulators, onboard computing and embodied AI in one machine. ET1's significance lies in Galbot's move toward a general-purpose body for factories and automated production. Its prototype status and developing ratings underline that progress will be measured through continued testing in real working conditions rather than promises.