Integrated with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, high-end manufacturing and new materials, humanoid robots are becoming a new engine for technological competition and economic development.

The Intelligent Robotics Research Institute of the School of Mechatronical Engineering at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) has been continuing to delve deep into research in the field of robotics and has developed a seventh-generation humanoid robot, achieving multiple technological breakthroughs.

The ideal humanoid robot not only needs to have a humanlike physical structure but to also have a "brain" and a "cerebellum" similar to humans. On the one hand, it should have intelligent functions such as environmental perception, autonomous learning and human-machine interaction; on the other hand, it should be able to mimic human form and exhibit agile movements, coordinating its activities effectively. Because of this, the development of humanoid robots requires a variety of cutting-edge technologies such as chips, sensors, software, artificial intelligence, communication, mechanics and materials.

The seventh-generation humanoid robot developed by BIT

The seventh-generation humanoid robot developed by the Intelligent Robotics Research Institute is capable of multimodal movements. The robot is equipped with 28 joints throughout its body, each joint housing complex core components, which are key to the robot's powerful walking, running and jumping capabilities.

After more than 20 years of development, the core components of the humanoid robot, including motors and reducers, have achieved technological breakthroughs. Its motor torque density exceeds similar international products by 30 percent.

In recent years, the Intelligent Robotics Research Institute has developed advanced robots such as humanoid robots, micro/nano manipulation robots, medical rehabilitation robots, space robots, emergency rescue robots and their core components. These achievements have won the National Second Prize for Technical Invention, the International Science and Technology Cooperation Award.