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A full-size humanoid robot, KAI, designed for use in the service sector, has been unveiled in China, Tengri Life reports, citing information from its developers.
It is noted that the robot is capable of performing household functions, and its fine motor skills are developed to the point that it can thread a needle.
According to the developers, the model is equipped with 115 degrees of freedom, 72 of which are in the arms. This ensures a high level of flexibility and precision compared to some existing analogs.
A robot's degrees of freedom are the number of independent movements it can perform. Each movable joint, including rotation and flexion, adds one degree of freedom. The more such joints, the more complex and precise movements the robot can perform.
The device stands approximately 173 centimeters tall and weighs approximately 70 kilograms. The robot can reach speeds of up to 5 kilometers per hour, lift loads of up to 20 kilograms, and operate for up to four hours without recharging.
Particular attention was paid to the design of the hands and tactile sensitivity. Each hand is equipped with 36 degrees of freedom, and the body is covered with a synthetic shell containing 18,000 sensors capable of detecting even the slightest input.
Power is supplied by a 1.7 kWh semi-solid-state battery. The intelligent functions are powered by the World Model architecture, which trains on real-world data and generates predictions before executing actions. The KAI Halo wearable device, which records human movements, video, and spatial parameters during daily activities, is used to collect training data.
The developers emphasize that the robot is designed not for heavy industry, but for the service sector, including retail, concierge services, and household assistance. It can sort goods, fold clothes, load and unload a dishwasher, pick up objects, and perform precise tasks.
Wi-Fi support and integration with large language models are also provided.
According to the company, the device will cost less than $40,000, and mass production is scheduled for late 2026.
