Chinese robotics company AgiBot announced that its A2 humanoid robot has officially set a Guinness World Record after completing a 65 mile cross-province walk from Suzhou to Shanghai. The journey began on November 10 at Jinji Lake in Suzhou and ended three days later at the Bund, covering a verified 106.286 kilometers.
Guinness recognised the A2 as the first-ever holder of the title for the longest distance walked by a humanoid robot. AgiBot said the robot completed the trek without a shutdown thanks to its hot-swappable battery system, which allowed continuous operation throughout the challenge.
Wang Chuang, partner and senior vice president at AgiBot, said the point of the walk was to demonstrate the reliability of modern humanoid hardware. He noted that walking from Suzhou to Shanghai is something many people would struggle to finish in one nonstop attempt, making the A2’s performance a public demonstration of what current commercial robots can do.
The A2 stands 175 cm tall, weighs 55 kg, and features onboard AI processing that handles audio, text and visual inputs. It can perform fine-motor tasks such as threading a needle, and the company has already developed expanded versions like the A2 Max and service-focused models including the A2-W, X1, and X1-W.
During the walk, the robot navigated city streets, scenic pathways, several provincial highways and a mix of surfaces ranging from asphalt to tiled walkways. It moved through slopes, bridges and poorly lit areas while following traffic rules. According to AgiBot, the only noticeable wear after the entire journey was on the rubber soles of its feet. The company emphasised that the robot used was a standard commercial unit with no custom modifications.
For navigation, the A2 relied on dual GPS modules, LIDAR and infrared depth cameras, allowing it to adjust to shifting lighting and urban environments. After arriving at the Bund, the robot briefly interacted with reporters, joking to Xinhua’s Sun Qing that it needed a new pair of shoes after walking more than 100 kilometers.
AgiBot says it has shipped over 1,000 units of the A2 series this year. Industrial analyst Liu Dingding described the achievement as a sign of how quickly China’s humanoid robotics sector is progressing, noting improvements in endurance, motion control and adaptability. He said robots could match or surpass humans in specific physical tasks sooner than many expect.
