Just when you thought the robot dog race couldn’t get any faster, AGIBOT has decided to drop a spec sheet that reads more like science fiction than an industrial catalog. The Shanghai-based robotics firm, already a heavyweight in the humanoid space, has announced its new D1 MAX quadruped, claiming a blistering top speed of 8 meters per second. That’s nearly 18 mph, a velocity that doesn’t just beat competitors—it leaves them panting in the dust.
In a post on X, the company introduced the D1 MAX as the “fastest and most waterproof commercial quadruped robot.” Beyond its headline-grabbing speed, AGIBOT states the robot can carry a hefty 30kg payload, operate for up to five hours on a dual-battery system, and endure extreme temperatures from -20°C to +55°C. And yes, they claim it can “go under water,” a bold assertion in a market where an IP68 rating is the gold standard for submersible toughness.
The D1 MAX also features dynamic avoidance of moving obstacles, a crucial skill for any self-respecting automaton tasked with patrolling, monitoring, or just not tripping over its own four feet in a busy warehouse. The platform is designed to be modular, supporting a wide array of plugins for various industrial applications.
Why is this important?
AGIBOT isn’t just making noise; it’s throwing down a serious gauntlet. The 8 m/s speed claim is a massive leap, more than doubling the pace of its own D1 Ultra (3.7 m/s) and established industrial players like the Unitree B2. This kind of velocity approaches the realm of legendary research platforms like Boston Dynamics’ gas-powered WildCat, but in a commercial, presumably electric, package.
If the D1 MAX can deliver on these promises, particularly the speed and full waterproofing, it would significantly alter the landscape for quadrupeds in time-sensitive applications like emergency response and large-perimeter security. AGIBOT Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., a company founded in 2023 that has already shipped thousands of humanoid robots, clearly has the engineering muscle and funding to back its ambitions. The competition now has a new, and very fast, benchmark to chase. Your move, everyone else.
