Top 10 Humanoid Robots From China 2025 (AI PRICE TECH EXPLAINED)

In terms of intelligence, the S1 runs its ROSA 2.0 AI, which employs semantic V-Slam navigation and a learning-based motion control framework for more stable walking and manipulation. And at the factory, dozens of S1s are already collaborating via UBTEC’s new BrainNet framework, which claims to be the world’s first multi-humanoid system across multiple scenarios for mastering complex tasks like lifting boxes and soft materials. Additionally, the framework addresses visual positioning, high-load motion control, and joint cooling. As for price, the S1 is expected to be on the higher end at between $150,000 to $200,000.

Number 2. MagicBot. Designed by MagicLab, this third-generation humanoid robot is for real-world industrial applications with a total of 42 degrees of freedom. It can lift 20 kg with each arm for a shocking total payload of 40 kg. As for battery power, the robot can work for five hours under continuous operation. And because it’s equipped with high-torque servo actuators and multidimensional pressure sensors, MagicBot’s hands mimic 70% of human gestures with sub-millimeter precision to handle a diverse range of objects. Plus, it features a 360-degree superperception sensor to fuse data for semantic recognition and obstacle avoidance, all being powered by proprietary navigation AI.

For understanding, the MagicData AI engine trains the robot using synthetic, imitation, and real-time data to continuously enhance task execution. As for pricing, given its advanced industrial features, the MagicBot will likely cost between $90,000 to $130,000. Number 3. The A2. Developed by AGI-Bot, the A2 humanoid is 169 centimeters tall and weighs 69 kilograms, being built for heavy-duty industrial tasks like palletizing. Its dual arms produce 450 newton meters of torque with dual ratio reduction joints, while its thigh actuators generate 8,800 newtons of thrust, enabling it to lift up to 40 kilograms. It also features hands with 19 degrees of freedom, arms with 7 degrees of freedom, and legs with 6 degrees of freedom, plus a waist with 3 degrees of freedom for human-like movements.

As for mobility, it can navigate tight spaces with a 60-centimeter turning radius at a speed of 1 meter per second for a total of 2 hours. Because of these features, the A2’s price tag is expected to be between $85,000 to $140,000, with the company’s open-source world dataset already providing over 1 million trajectories across more than 100 scenarios for enhanced intelligence. Number 4. The X-Bot L. Designed by robot era, this practical humanoid stands 165 centimeters tall and weighs 57 kilograms and was recently spotted autonomously navigating the Great Wall of China. It integrates 54 actuated motors and 60 total degrees of freedom, powered by high-torque density modular joints and a framework of high-strength alloys, carbon fiber, and engineering plastics.

Its proprietary perceptive reinforcement learning algorithm enhances environmental sensing and real-time gate adjustment, enabling steadier walking on uneven terrain, step climbing, and operation in low-visibility conditions like dimly lit towers. Plus, the company’s self-developed proprioceptive actuators and advanced force control algorithms further ensure precise, stable movements across varied surfaces. With embodied general intelligence in mind, X-Bot L has an expected price tag of between $100,000 to $140,000. Number 5. Tian Gong. Built by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, this pioneering full-size humanoid robot is 163 centimeters tall and weighs 43 kilograms. As for power, it’s fully electric and achieves a peak running speed of 12 kilometers per hour, powered by an on-board computer capable of processing 550 trillion operations per second.

Featuring three-dimensional vision sensors, a high-precision IMU, and six-axis force sensors, it navigates slopes, stairs and terrains like gravel and sand without visual input. Adjusting gate via state memory-based predictive reinforcement imitation learning, its lightweight design uses electric actuators for fluid head, arm, and leg movements, and Tian Gong comes in two models, 1.0 Lite and Pro, for tasks like warehouse operations and power plant patrols. And with 60 degrees of freedom, its estimated retail price is expected to be between $70,000 to $110,000. Number 6. The G1. Developed by Unitary Robotics, the G1 humanoid is one of the most compact robots, standing at just 132 centimeters and weighing approximately 35 kilograms.

And depending on which model, it features between 23 to 43 degrees of freedom and the possibility of three-fingered gripping hands with joint motors delivering up to 120 newton meters of torque and a two kilogram payload capacity. For brains, the G1 is powered by an eight-core CPU that can run the robot for a total of two hours using its 9,000 mAh battery. The G1 also integrates 3D LiDAR and an Intel RealSense depth camera for 360 degree perception, which is further enhanced by its uniform AI model for imitation and reinforcement learning, allowing the robot to achieve walking speeds of 2 meters per second.

Plus, its force-position hybrid control and dual encoder joints enable precise human-like manipulation, while a local air cooling system supports performance under load. As for price, the G1 costs $16,000 for the base model and around $66,000 for its more advanced model. Number 7, the SE01. Engineered by Engine AI Robotics, this ultra-agile humanoid is 180 centimeters tall and weighs 80 kilograms. With 32 degrees of freedom and joint torque up to 330 newton meters, it excels with complex movements, walking at 3 kilometers per hour via end-to-end neural networks. Its two-hour battery life and modular, open-source head and hand interfaces enhance adaptability.

But the robot is also equipped with robust hardware, featuring dual processing power from NVIDIA and Intel, allowing it to process visual and environmental data in real time. Plus, it also features a visual neural network, which incorporates three sets of high-precision stereo cameras to interpret complex environments and adapt to various scenarios. And the robot’s ultra-durable body is made of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy to balance strength and lightness. As for its cost, the robot is expected to cost between just $20,000 to $27,000. Number 8, the T1. Developed by China’s Booster Robotics, this agile humanoid has already wowed crowds around the world playing soccer matches against itself.

Standing approximately 120 centimeters tall and weighing an estimated 30 kilograms, it features 23 degrees of freedom, inferred from its agile human-like movements during the demo. Equipped with advanced sensors, potentially including stereo cameras and force-sensing joints, it achieves precise ball handling and teamwork, reflecting robust AI for real-time coordination. As for price, the T1 is expected to cost between $50,000 to $80,000. Number 9, the D9. Launched by PUDU Robotics, this full-sized bipedal humanoid stands 170 centimeters tall and weighs 65 kilograms, featuring 42 degrees of freedom and a maximum joint torque of 352 newton meters to integrate its peripheral DH11 hands for dual arm operations.

Plus, its lightweight gate control algorithm and visual semantic navigation system are powered by high-accuracy sensors to enable real-time 3D mapping for precise positioning. And for strength, the D9’s 2.7 degree of freedom arms have a payload exceeding 20 kilograms, leveraging reinforcement learning for delicate, end-to-end task execution. As for intelligence, the robot’s high-precision visual, tactile, force, and auditory sensors are all processed using advanced AI algorithms to ensure seamless multimodal interaction with the ultimate goal of embodied intelligence, bringing the price tag to an expected range of between $48,000 to $95,000. Number 10, the GR2.

Designed by Fourier Robotics, this next-generation humanoid is 175 centimeters tall and weighs 63 kilograms with 53 degrees of freedom. When it comes to power, each arm carries a maximum payload of 3 kilograms, driven by seven custom actuators with peak torque exceeding 380 newton meters. Additionally, a dual encoder system doubles its control accuracy, enabling precise, agile movements, and the GR2’s hands feature 12 degrees of freedom each, equipped with six array-type tactile sensors to detect force and object properties while adjusting grip in real time for complex tasks. And with a swappable battery and integrated cabling for compactness, the robot features two-hour runtime.

As for software, the robot has an upgraded software developer kit with robot operating system, NVIDIA Isaac Lab, and Mujoko Support. These integrations allow the robot to excel in machine vision and path planning with an expected price to fall between $42,000 to $83,000. But tell us in the comments which robot you think has the best bang for its buck. And thanks for watching. [tr:trw].