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DaxAI Robotics unveiled its Qiji X1 at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing where the machine and its rider drew significant attention from participants according to coverage from multiple outlets including Futura-Sciences. The quadruped device which merges features of a robotic dog with those of an all-terrain vehicle supports a payload of 300 kilogrammes and offers a 40-kilometre range on electric power while attaining speeds of 10 kilometres per hour. Company representatives invited visitors to mount the platform during live demonstrations showcasing its ability to move forward sideways and in tight rotations on the exhibition floor as the robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference.
The five-day conference running under the theme of human-machine symbiosis and industry-demand integration features more than 300 exhibitors and over 2,000 robotic products a local media report from Jimu News indicated. This year’s gathering comes as China pushes to lead global robotics development with the concurrent World Humanoid Robot Games involving more than 2,000 machines from 16 nations. BBC News noted that the event coincided with Unitree Robotics described as the world’s largest humanoid robot manufacturer listing its shares on the Shanghai stock exchange the same day the conference began.
DaxAI has made the Qiji X1 available for purchase at approximately 289,000 yuan equivalent to $43,000 an announcement circulated on social media platforms confirmed. The company positioned the device as transforming artificial intelligence from screen-based code into a tangible rideable platform suited for off-road leisure in forests grasslands and similar settings. A wheel-legged variant designated the XS carries a higher price of around 359,000 yuan while both models target premium recreational and specialised operational markets.
Similar robotic horses had already gained attention at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai in July 2026 where multiple designs competed for visitor interest according to a dispatch from Anadolu Agency. One limited-edition model from DEEP Robotics created to mark the Year of the Horse weighs about 30 kilogrammes stands half a metre tall and can carry up to 50 kilogrammes while incorporating sensors for industrial inspection emergency rescue and logistics scenarios. These earlier displays illustrated the broadening applications for legged robots beyond traditional wheeled vehicles when operating in challenging environments such as steep slopes gravel or mud.
Engineers involved in parallel demonstrations have highlighted the potential for combined robot systems with one specialist explaining to CGTN how a mechanical mount allows a humanoid unit to focus on dexterous tasks while the platform manages heavy loads and rough-terrain mobility. Although the Beijing conference centred on the standalone rideable horse such integrations point toward expanded uses in emergency response exploration and supply delivery where conventional transport cannot reach. The event continues through August 23 offering further opportunities for industry observers to assess progress across China’s expanding robotics sector.
