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HIVA Haiwa

HIVA Haiwa

Haier’s HIVA Haiwa is a 165 cm wheeled humanoid robot with 44 DOF, designed for autonomous cleaning, laundry, and kitchen assistance in smart homes.
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Made by
Haier Group Corporation
Software Type
Closed Source
Software Package
Currently uses remote teleoperation for machine learning and data accumulation. In development for AI-based autonomous operation leveraging sensor fusion, perception, and real-time control. Full integration planned with Haier's appliance and smart home management software.
Actuators
All-electric actuators across arms, hands, and mobile base—44 total DOF for high-precision motion control in arms and manipulator.
Compiute
Onboard high-performance controllers for real-time actuation, perception, and communication with smart home systems. Supports cloud-assisted AI for task learning and decision-making (hardware details undisclosed).
Sensors
Equipped with machine vision and tactile sensors for object recognition, environment perception, and safe manipulation. Sensors enable reach extension, picking, and precise placement of household items. Cameras, IMUs, and possibly force/torque sensing in grippers provide the feedback needed for fine manipulation and safe interaction.
Max Op. time
mins
In Development
China
Humanoid
2025
Pricing
Not provided.

Robot Brief

The HIVA Haiwa is a domestic humanoid robot unveiled by Haier in July 2025, positioned as a "housework terminator" for everyday household assistance. With a height of 165 cm and a weight of 70 kg, HIVA Haiwa is designed to operate within the vertical reach of a human home, accessing objects up to 2 meters high. Its engineering emphasizes dexterous manipulation, seamless mobility (via a wheeled base), and integration with the Haier smart home ecosystem. Although still in the prototype and remote-operation phase, the robot demonstrates a comprehensive suite of cleaning, laundry, and kitchen capabilities, foreshadowing a future of highly autonomous household robots.

Use Cases

  • Cleaning: Sweeps, mops, and picks up rubbish, including in hard-to-reach areas.
  • Laundry Handling: Removes laundry from washing machines, irons, folds clothes, and stores laundry.
  • Kitchen Tasks: Performs basic cooking, such as heating and mixing ingredients, and interacts with appliances (ovens, hobs, fridges).
  • Household Appliance Operation: Operates washing machines, irons, and other Haier appliances for seamless smart home synergy.
  • Object Retrieval and Storage: Capable of retrieving and placing items on shelves up to two meters in height.

Industries

  • Smart Home Integration: Connects with Haier’s smart home network, leveraging its appliance portfolio for a cohesive home automation strategy.
  • Domestic Assistance: Intended for everyday household support, relieving routine chores for the elderly, busy individuals, or those with physical limitations.
  • Demonstration & R&D: Serves as a research and demonstration platform, propelling AI-driven robotics for consumer use.
  • (Suggested) Healthcare & Assisted Living: The potential to serve in care homes or assisted living facilities for basic chores.

Specifications

Length
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Width
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Height (ResT)
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Height (Stand)
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165
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Height (Min)
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Height (Max)
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Weight (With Batt.)
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70
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Weight (NO Batt.)
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kg
Max Step Height
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mm
Max Slope
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Op. Temp (min)
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°C
Op. Temp (Max)
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Ingress Rating
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Intro

HIVA Haiwa stands at 165 cm, weighs 70 kg, and rolls on a wheel-based mobile platform instead of legs. It features two highly articulated arms and hands, with 44 degrees of freedom (DOF) providing human-like reach and dexterity. Its hands manipulate tools, operate appliances, and interact with objects typically found in home environments. The robot combines remote teleoperation (for learning) with AI-driven routines, and is engineered to embed into the Haier Smart Home cloud, leveraging deep appliance integration for tasks like loading washing machines, ironing, folding, and cooking. A prototype as of mid-2025, it demonstrates high mobility, delicate handling of textiles and objects, and adaptability across home surfaces.

Connectivity

  • Integrates with Haier’s smart home network for seamless device coordination.
  • Likely supports Wi-Fi/Bluetooth for software updates, remote control, and cloud interaction.
  • Wireless communication with household appliances for IoT-enabled tasks.

Capabilities

  • 44 Degrees of Freedom: Fine-grained motion including reach from floor to 2 m high.
  • Dexterous Hands: Grips, manipulates, and uses household tools and fabrics.
  • Wheeled Mobility: Efficient, safe movement through domestic environments by rolling.
  • Appliance Control: Operates household machines (washer, oven, iron) as part of a smart ecosystem.
  • Remote Teleoperation & AI Learning: Currently trained through remote human operation; goal is eventual autonomous task execution.
  • Adaptive Task Range: Capable of nuanced actions from folding laundry to handling kitchenware with integrated sensors and actuators.