Q1 and t1 personal robots launch in china with physical stores

On September 28, 2026, Qianyuan Robotics opened its first global physical store in Shanghai's Huaihai Middle Road, covering 355 square meters and offering product displays, sales, and interactive experiences. The company had previously launched the Q1 and T1 personal robots on September 20, 2026, during its global product launch event. The Q1, positioned as the first personal robot, stands at 88 cm and features 22 flexible force-controlled joints, while the T1, described as the first transformable personal robot, can switch between bipedal and quadrupedal modes. The T1 is available in five color options, weighs 16 kg, and has a battery life of 2 to 3 hours. Qianyuan has expanded its physical experience stores to cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Xiamen, Hangzhou, and Wuhan, marking its entry into offline retail channels for personal robots.