Recently, the 163 cm tall China-made humanoid robot "Tiangong" made its first public run in Shenzhen. It is the world's first humanoid running of a full-sized humanoid robot powered purely by electricity.
It features open-source accessibility and compatibility for expansion, allowing for open communication interfaces and flexible extension of software and hardware modules to meet diverse application needs.
"Tiangong" was developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, led by Shenzhen UBTECH Robotics, and co-founded with other companies, such as Xiaomi Corporation and Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric Company Limited.
It has enhanced adaptability to complex environments, moving and running faster and more human-like, achieving a stable running speed of 6 km/h. It can navigate slopes and stairs smoothly even in blind spots and adjust its gait swiftly in response to obstacles or missed steps.
What is a humanoid robot? According to the "Guiding Opinions on the Innovative Development of Humanoid Robots" issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in 2023, humanoid robots are defined as "an integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, high-end manufacturing, and new materials, and are expected to become disruptive products following computers, smartphones, and new energy vehicles."
The launch of "Tiangong" is a showcase of China's humanoid robot technology and serves as a versatile humanoid robot platform that empowers the industry chain. It allows developers to flexibly adjust hardware configurations and software functions according to different application scenarios, enabling rapid customized development and driving overall industry progress.
Planner | Cao Si
Coordinator | Zhang Zhe, Liu Zikui, Li Hengdan
Cooperation Media | Beijing Daily, capitalnews
Reporter | Ma Fang
Text | Li Danheng, Deng Wei
English Text | Clarice
Video | Zhang Ruiwei, Chen Mingji, Wingheng
Video Editor | Xie Miaofeng, Ou Xiaoming, Will
English Editor | Monica, James
Operator | You Lichuan, Tang Jiaxin
