The R1 is built to help with real-life tasks. It can act as a tour guide, sort medicine in pharmacies, give basic health advice, and even cook simple meals. The robot’s smart system allows it to plan, prepare, and serve food while learning new recipes over time.
Unlike many rivals, Ant is not just focused on robot parts, but on the “brain.” The R1 runs on the company’s large AI model BaiLing, which helps the robot think, learn, and adjust to new jobs. The model is trained on local chips, showing Ant’s move toward Chinese-made tech.
The robot is made with parts from local suppliers like Ti5 and Galaxea AI. Ant is also talking with and Orbbec to expand support. Experts say building hardware is essential, but a strong AI brain will decide which robot succeeds in the long run.
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