X-Humanoid Tiangong Ultra

2025-03-16 · Publisher : Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid) · Domain : Robotics

Beijing innovation center X-Humanoid shows the Tiangong Ultra, an upgraded Tiangong built for long-distance running. A month later, it won the first humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing.

### Background The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, known as X-Humanoid, shows the Tiangong Ultra, an upgraded version of its Tiangong humanoid unveiled in April 2024. **Uncertain date**: no dated launch release was found; the date used here, March 16, 2025, is that of the first verified coverage, a CGTN report showing the robot training for the Beijing half marathon. ### Specifications Detailed specifications (height, weight, degrees of freedom) vary by source and are not included here. Verified elements: - **Base**: derived from Tiangong, the first "all-electric" full-size humanoid able to run, introduced in 2024. - **Legs**: light but strong joints designed to absorb the impacts of a long run, according to Mike Kalil. - **Navigation**: follows a planned route using real-time location tracking, adjusting direction and speed. - **2025 results**: winner of the Beijing half marathon on April 19 (about 2 h 40), then of the 100 m at the World Humanoid Robot Games in 21.5 s, autonomously. ### Why it matters The Tiangong Ultra is the showcase of Beijing's public program. Its races make endurance and mechanical reliability visible criteria, beyond lab demonstrations. ### Key takeaways The robot became the emblem of Chinese robot competitions. In 2026, an improved version ran the 100 m at the second World Games in under 9 s according to the press, a spectacular figure that still needs cross-checking.

Tags : Humanoïde, Chine, Bipède, Compétition, Recherche