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The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (also known as Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co., Ltd. or commercially branded as X-Humanoid) is a Chinese technology company and national innovation platform specializing in embodied intelligence and [[humanoid robot]]ics. Founded in November 2023 and based in [[Beijing]], the center serves as a shared research and development infrastructure for general-purpose humanoid robots, coupling R&D with scenario-driven demonstrations to accelerate the timeline from research breakthrough to practical deployment.
The center is best known for its [[Tiangong]] series of bipedal humanoid robots and the [[Tian Yi 2.0]] wheeled humanoid platform.
The Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co., Ltd. was established in November 2023 as part of China's broader national strategy to accelerate [[humanoid robot]] development and deployment. The center was positioned as one of China's key national innovation platforms for general-purpose humanoid robots.
In 2024, the center introduced the first iteration of Tiangong, a fully electric AI-powered bipedal humanoid robot. The initial version could reach speeds of approximately 6 km/h. Later in 2024, an upgraded version doubled that speed, achieving up to 12 km/h (7.5 mph).[1]
The Tiangong robot gained worldwide attention when it became the world's first fully electric humanoid robot to have its designs open-sourced, in November 2024. This move was aimed at accelerating the global development of humanoid robotics by allowing researchers and companies to build upon the platform.[2]
In 2025, the center's Tiangong humanoid competed in the Beijing Half-Marathon, demonstrating sustained bipedal locomotion over long distances. The Tiangong Ultra variant, an enhanced competition model, claimed victory at the event.[3]
The [[Tian Yi 2.0]] wheeled humanoid was also developed within the X-Humanoid ecosystem. Powered by the Huisi Kaiwu platform, Tian Yi 2.0 demonstrated strong general-purpose intelligence and autonomy, taking both first and second place in a material-handling competition.[4]
On February 10, 2026, X-Humanoid officially launched the Embodied Tiangong 3.0, its next-generation platform representing a significant leap from the Tiangong Ultra. The Tiangong 3.0 achieved industry firsts in full-body control with integrated touch and motion capabilities.[5]
At CES 2026, X-Humanoid showcased fully autonomous and more useful robotics solutions, highlighting the center's progress in commercial deployment.[6]
| Model | Type | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Tiangong 1.0 | Bipedal humanoid | First fully electric AI-powered humanoid, ~6 km/h |
| Tiangong 2.0 | Bipedal humanoid | Doubled speed to 12 km/h, open-sourced design |
| Tiangong Ultra | Competition variant | Marathon-capable, enhanced endurance |
| Tiangong 3.0 | Next-gen bipedal humanoid | Full-body control, touch sensing, parkour capabilities |
| Model | Type | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| [[Tian Yi 2.0]] | Wheeled humanoid | Powered by Huisi Kaiwu platform, autonomous material handling |
The Tiangong series focuses on bipedal locomotion and dynamic movement, while the Tian Yi series combines a wheeled mobility platform with a humanoid upper body for practical industrial applications.
X-Humanoid's technology stack encompasses several key areas:
The center's robots have been deployed in real-world industrial settings. Both the Embodied Tiangong 2.0 and [[Tian Yi 2.0]] are operating on an unmanned production line at a Foton Cummins engine plant, where they autonomously handle bin pickup, transport, and placement, adapting to various shelf heights and container types.[7]
The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center is one of six major humanoid robot innovation centers established across China as part of the country's national strategy. Its open-source approach with the Tiangong platform has made it one of the most visible Chinese humanoid robotics initiatives on the global stage.