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Tien Kung

Tien Kung by UBTech and X-Humanoid is a 1.7m research humanoid robot with 20 DoF, running up to 12 km/h, capable of climbing stairs and navigating complex terrains with advanced AI.
Available
China
Humanoid
2025
Specifications
Dev Doc
Website
Made by
Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center
Software Type
Open Source
Software Package
Runs the Hui Si Kai Wu AI platform enabling autonomous decision-making, task planning, vision processing, language understanding, and motion control with low-code development support.
Actuators
Equipped with high-performance actuators supporting 20 degrees of freedom, enabling smooth, stable, and powerful bipedal movement and dexterous hand manipulation.
Compiute
Powered by Nvidia Jetson Orin AI computing modules for real-time perception, control, and autonomous decision-making.
Sensors
Includes lidar sensors, depth cameras, force sensors, and other multimodal perception sensors for environment mapping, obstacle avoidance, and interaction.
Max Op. time
mins

Robot Brief

Tien Kung, also known as Tiangong, is an advanced full-sized humanoid robot developed collaboratively by UBTech Robotics and the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre (X-Humanoid). Standing approximately 1.7 meters tall, it represents a significant leap in bipedal robotics with the ability to move nimbly across complex terrains at speeds up to 10–12 km/h, including slopes, stairs, sand, and snow. The robot features a biomimetic torso and 20 degrees of freedom, enabling fluid, human-like motion with high stability and endurance. Designed primarily for research, Tien Kung supports integration of advanced components such as lidar sensors, Nvidia Jetson Orin computing kits, and five-fingered robotic hands, making it a flexible platform for diverse applications. It is priced competitively at about 299,000 yuan (~$41,200 USD), making it accessible to research institutions and development centers. The robot has demonstrated remarkable capabilities including climbing 134 stairs continuously, maintaining balance under impact, and performing complex tasks with autonomous decision-making powered by the Hui Si Kai Wu AI platform. Scheduled for delivery starting Q2 2025, Tien Kung is positioned as a leading research humanoid robot with open architecture and strong AI integration.

Use Cases

Tien Kung performs agile bipedal locomotion on challenging terrains such as stairs, slopes, sand, and snow, maintaining speeds up to 12 km/h. It executes complex manipulation tasks with dexterous five-fingered hands and integrates advanced perception sensors including lidar and cameras. The robot uses the Hui Si Kai Wu AI platform to autonomously understand tasks, plan execution, adapt dynamically to obstacles, and interact via voice and app controls. It is suitable for research, rescue missions, logistics, and industrial automation in complex environments.

Industries

  • Research & Development: Flexible platform for robotics and AI innovation.
  • Rescue & Disaster Response: Capable of navigating rough terrain and maintaining balance under impact.
  • Industrial Automation: Supports complex manipulation and mobility in manufacturing and logistics.
  • Education: Provides access to motor, sensor, and motion control for learning and development.
  • Public Safety & Inspection: Enables patrolling and monitoring in challenging environments.

Specifications

Length
mm
Width
mm
Height (ResT)
mm
Height (Stand)
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1700
mm
Height (Min)
mm
Height (Max)
1700
mm
Weight (With Batt.)
-
kg
Weight (NO Batt.)
-
kg
Max Step Height
-
mm
Max Slope
+/-
-
°
Op. Temp (min)
-
°C
Op. Temp (Max)
-
°C
Ingress Rating
-
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Intro

Tien Kung stands 1.7 meters tall with 20 degrees of freedom and a biomimetic torso enabling fluid, human-like movement. It is engineered for high-speed locomotion (up to 12 km/h) across diverse terrains including stairs, slopes, sand, and snow. The robot integrates lidar sensors, Nvidia Jetson Orin computing kits, and five-fingered hands for dexterous manipulation. Its robust design includes titanium alloy components for strength and lightness, maintaining stability under impacts such as being pushed or hit with weights. The robot supports open access to motor, sensor, and motion control interfaces, facilitating research and customization. It leverages the Hui Si Kai Wu AI platform for autonomous decision-making, task planning, and adaptive control.

Connectivity

  • Lidar sensors for 3D environment mapping
  • Nvidia Jetson Orin computing kit for AI processing
  • WiFi and app-based remote control interfaces
  • Voice command support
  • Open motor and sensor control interfaces for research

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Capabilities

  • Bipedal locomotion at speeds up to 12 km/h
  • Continuous stair climbing (134 steps demonstrated)
  • Navigation on slopes, sand, snow, and uneven terrain
  • High stability and impact resistance (withstands pushes and forceful impacts)
  • Dexterous five-fingered hands for complex manipulation
  • Integration with lidar and advanced computing for perception and control
  • Autonomous task planning and adaptation via Hui Si Kai Wu AI platform
  • Multimodal interaction including voice and app control

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