AGIBOT A2 Joins Alexander Wang at Met Gala

May 05, 2026
AGIBOT presented its humanoid robot A2 alongside designer Alexander Wang at The Mark Hotel during the 2026 Met Gala, marking the first appearance of an embodied AI robot at the event.

AGIBOT presented its humanoid robot AGIBOT A2 alongside designer Alexander Wang at The Mark Hotel on the day of the 2026 Met Gala, announced in a press release. This marks the first time an embodied AI humanoid robot has appeared at the Met Gala.

The robot accompanied Wang from The Mark Hotel, interacting with guests and crowds in a live environment. AGIBOT A2 demonstrated object handling and beverage delivery, showing its ability to operate in complex human settings.

AGIBOT A2 is a full-scale humanoid robot with human-level proportions, dexterity, and stable locomotion. It is designed for participation and collaboration in real environments and is among the first humanoid robots positioned for scalable commercial deployment.

The collaboration between AGIBOT and Alexander Wang reflects a convergence of robotics and fashion, aligning with the Met Gala theme of “Fashion is Art.” The appearance highlights how embodied AI is entering cultural spaces beyond industrial and research contexts.

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