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AGILE Foundation Model Redefines Integrated Perception & Locomotion AGIBOT introduces AGILE — the AGIBOT Generative Intelligent Locomotion Engine — its latest integrated perception-locomotion foundation model. Empowered by visual awareness, AGIBOT X2 achieves seamless integration of perception and locomotion. When robots truly perceive the world, locomotion becomes more intelligent. #AGIBOT...

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