Alibaba to enter robot market with a four-legged model

17:37 - 14.04.2026


April 14, Fineko/abc.az. Alibaba plans to release its first four-legged robot in 2026, intensifying competition with Boston Dynamics.

ABC.AZ informs that a subsidiary of Amap, is engaged in the development; it is expected that the robot will receive advanced AI for autonomous movement, similar to competitors' models.

This move reflects Alibaba's strategy to enter robotics and create a new source of revenue amid market growth. However, the company will have to compete with established players, where performance, cost and reliability will be key factors.