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Ant Group Unveils Humanoid Robot with Medical and Culinary Capabilities
ByAinvest
Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 3:29 am ET1min read
Ant Group, a fintech giant linked to Alibaba, has unveiled its first humanoid robot, Robbyant, marking its entry into China's push to rival the US in developing next-generation robotics. The robot has medical and culinary skills, and is part of Ant Group's expansion into the robotics industry.
Ant Group, a fintech giant linked to Alibaba (NYSE: BABA), has made a significant foray into the robotics industry by unveiling its first humanoid robot, Robbyant [1]. The robot, demonstrated at the 2025 Inclusion Conference on the Bund in Shanghai, showcases the company's entry into China's growing push to rival the U.S. in next-generation robotics.Robbyant's R1 model is designed to handle complex tasks end-to-end, with capabilities that include serving as a tour guide, sorting medicine at pharmacies, providing medical consultation, and performing basic kitchen tasks [1]. The robot's development is part of Ant Group's strategy to expand into the robotics industry, leveraging its technological expertise and network for AI and digitalization projects [2].
The R1 robot is based on embodied AI, enabling it to independently plan processes, learn new recipes, and adapt to different kitchen appliances. Its spatial perception system allows it to recognize the position of work materials, facilitating accurate task performance [2]. Robbyant aims to customize the robot to different kitchen layouts and workflows, aiming to create intelligent companions that can support various everyday tasks and alleviate labor shortages in underserved areas.
Ant Group's move into robotics is part of its broader strategy to diversify its business and tap into new growth opportunities. The company has not yet announced a price or specific availability date for the R1 robot, but it will be presented live to the trade fair audience at IFA 2025 in Berlin from September 5th to 9th [2].
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