PrimeBOT Debuts at 2026 World Design Cities Conference: Redefining Personal Robots Through 'For People, Unlike People'

SHANGHAI, China, October 1, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- From September 26 to 30, PrimeBOT is exhibiting at the 2026 World Design Cities Conference (WDCC), showcasing its Q1 and T1 personal robots. This marks the first time the "Personal Robot" category enters WDCC through the lens of green design.

For people, unlike people

PrimeBOT is the world's first brand to define the Personal Robot category. Its core design philosophy — "for people, unlike people" — deliberately steps away from the industry's fixation on human-like replication. The humanoid form is never the goal; it is a means to serve people.

Aligned with green design principles. PrimeBOT's design approach resonates with multiple green design directions. Starting from real home-use scenarios, PrimeBOT systematically evaluates exposed materials and surface coatings, conducting targeted testing in compliance with RoHS and related standards — covering odor, substance migration, and contact safety. Coatings balance surface texture, adhesion, and everyday durability, ensuring stable quality throughout long-term companionship. The modular architecture supports shell replacement and functional expansion, while open-source structural components enable 3D-printed customization, reducing material waste. For PrimeBOT, sustainability means growing alongside the user — not one-time consumption.

Q1 and T1 on display

Q1 is an 88 cm, human-centric robot that fits into a backpack, featuring full-body force control. T1 is the world's first transformable personal robot, autonomously switching between bipedal and quadrupedal forms to adapt across indoor and outdoor scenarios. During the exhibition, visitors can experience both products firsthand. On the evening of September 28, Q1 and T1 will engage with guests at the "Design Night" session.

From Milan to Shanghai

From its Gold at the A' Design Award in Milan, to the United Nations AI for Good Summit in Geneva, and now to WDCC's green design exhibition, PrimeBOT is engaging with global audiences through design. When a personal robot enters the home, its value lies not only in what it can do — but in how long it can accompany, and how much it can grow. This is green design's "longevity and circularity" put into practice in consumer robotics.