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QingLong

Qinglong is a full-size humanoid robot from China that aims to serve as a general-purpose, open-platform machine. It stands about 1.82–1.85 m tall, weighs ~80 kg, and has 43 active degrees of freedom. Qinglong combines a “high-bionic torso,” agile locomotion, dexterous hands, and strong joint torques (up to 400 N·m) with 400 TOPS of computing power. The robot is built to navigate complex terrain, manipulate delicate objects, and support multi-modal perception and interaction. The creators have launched an open-source initiative, making its hardware and software accessible to other developers to foster broader robotics innovation.

Dozens of New Chinese Humanoids Emerge in Summer 2025

November 14, 2025August 7, 2025 by Mike Kalil
China Summer 2025 Humanoid Robots

For China’s blossoming humanoid robotics sector, there’s been little time to relax this summer.

Shanghai’s New Humanoid Robot Training Hub Aims for 1K Capacity

May 14, 2026January 22, 2025 by Mike Kalil
China's Qinglong humanoid robot

China’s first heterogenous humanoid robot training facility just opened in Shanghai and is aiming to rapidly 10x its size.

China Steps Up Efforts to Dominate Humanoid Robotics Market

November 1, 2025October 14, 2024 by Mike Kalil
China AI Robotics Ilustration

China is stepping up its efforts to lead the global humanoid robotics market.

China’s Humanoid Robots: From Mockery to Technological Triumph

May 4, 2026September 8, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Meinu Rong Cheng Fembot from 2006

China’s ambitions in humanoid robotics can be traced back to the 863 Program launched in 1986 to advance the country in high-tech fields.

Will the U.S. Ban China’s Advanced AI Humanoid Robots?

November 1, 2025August 6, 2024 by Mike Kalil
US China Humanoid Robot Ban?

Are China’s humanoid robots heading toward a ban in the United States?

Humanoid Robots: Brain-Computer Interface, Dancing, Giant Japanese Robot, Digital Twins and More

May 3, 2026July 22, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Robot from Xbody study

The humanoid robotic market is evolving at breakneck speed.

China’s Humanoid Robots Assemble!

May 3, 2026July 13, 2024 by Mike Kalil
EX Robot's Future Science and Technology Museum in Dalian

The following are just some of the latest developments in Chinese humanoid robotics.

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