Chery’s subsidiary AiMoga has begun online sales of its full-sized humanoid robot, the Mornine M1, through the AiMoga Intelligent Robot JD.com Self-operated Flagship Store, which launched on April 2, 2026. The robot is priced at 285,800 yuan (approximately 41,400 USD), with initial deliveries slated to begin after May 23, 2026. The store also lists AiMoga’s Argos X1 robotic dog at 15,800 yuan (around 2,300 USD), available after May 8, 2026.
Weighing 70 kilograms and standing 167 centimeters tall, the M1 features 40 degrees of freedom (excluding its dexterous hands) and achieves a maximum walking speed of 1 meter per second. Its arm end can carry up to 1.5 kilograms. The robot is powered by a 0.7 kWh battery, which requires roughly two hours of charging to support two hours of operation. For environmental awareness, the M1 integrates one 3D LiDAR unit, two depth cameras, a wide-angle camera, and four ultrasonic radars. Designed for tasks such as dual-hand collaborative operations, autonomous car door opening, and VR-based remote control, the M1 targets applications in customer service, reception, and training.
In addition to its online launch, AiMoga is expanding offline distribution by forging partnerships with dealers following a China market investment conference last year. The company plans to prioritize six core robotics products and establish a domestic channel network that includes specialty stores, auto 4S outlets, and shopping-mall experience centers. To streamline collaboration, AiMoga offers sales, leasing, and installment payment options backed by the Chery Huishin Financial System.
The move reflects a broader industry trend in which automakers leverage synergies between vehicle and robotics technologies. Xpeng aims to mass-produce its next-generation Iron humanoid robot by the end of 2026 at a new Guangzhou facility, targeting a monthly output of over 1,000 units and featuring three Turing AI chips and second-generation VLA technology. GAC, meanwhile, plans to introduce nine redesigned electric vehicles this year alongside small-batch production of its third-generation GoMate humanoid robot. According to a TrendForce report, China’s humanoid robot production is expected to grow by 94% year-on-year in 2026, with Unitree Robotics and Zhiyuan Robotics projected to account for nearly 80% of combined shipments.
Source: CarNewsChina
