Humanoid robots for research & education
Research-grade humanoid platforms are the entry point to the field — open SDKs, supported simulation environments, and price points compatible with university budgets. This page lists every robot tagged for research or education use.
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AgiBot
AgiBot X1
AgiBot X1 is a 130 cm, 33 kg open-source humanoid platform with 34 DOF for research and education.
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Hiwonder
AiNex ROS Education AI Vision Humanoid Robot
AiNex is a compact ROS-enabled educational humanoid robot from Hiwonder with an HD camera for AI vision experiments.
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HUBO
Albert Hubo
Albert HUBO is a KAIST HUBO-platform humanoid with an expressive Einstein-like animatronic head for HRI demos and research.
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UBTECH Robotics
Alpha 1E
UBTECH Alpha 1E is listed on an official UBTECH Alpha Series page under consumer humanoid robots.
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Engineered Arts
Ami Desktop
Ami Desktop is a stationary, desktop-sized expressive robot head from Engineered Arts for HRI and conversational AI research and education.
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ANYbotics
ANYmal X
ANYmal X is a four-legged autonomous mobile robot from ANYbotics for industrial inspection and data collection in complex facilities.
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PAL Robotics
ARI
ARI is a human-size wheeled service robot from PAL Robotics for human–robot interaction in public spaces and labs.
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Honda
Asimo
ASIMO is Honda’s bipedal humanoid research robot developed to demonstrate advanced walking/running, balance, and human interaction.
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Honda
ASIMO
ASIMO is Honda’s humanoid biped robot developed for robotics R&D and public demonstrations, with autonomous walking/running and voice/face interaction.
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Dobot Robotics
Atom Max
DOBOT ATOM is Dobot Robotics’ first full-size humanoid robot aimed at embodied AI research and cross-scenario industrial/commercial task automation.
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AUBO Robotics
AUBO i10
AUBO i10 is a 6-axis collaborative industrial robot arm with a 10 kg payload for factory automation.
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Pudu Robotics
BellaBot
BellaBot is a wheeled indoor delivery robot from Pudu Robotics built for tray-based item transport in venues like restaurants.
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LimX Dynamics
CL-1 Humanoid Robot
CL-1 is a bipedal humanoid robot platform by LimX Dynamics intended for R&D and real-world automation trials.
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Xiaomi Robotics
CyberOne
CyberOne is Xiaomi’s full-size biped humanoid robot prototype unveiled in 2022 for R&D and technology demonstrations.
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HUBO
DRC-Hubo
DRC-HUBO is a transformable humanoid disaster-response robot that won the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals 2015.
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Franka Robotics
FR3 Cobot
Franka Research 3 (FR3) is a 7‑DoF, force-sensitive collaborative robot arm for robotics and AI research.
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Fourier Intelligence
GR-2 Humanoid
Fourier Intelligence GR-2 is a bipedal humanoid robot platform in the GRx series intended for embodied AI research and application development.
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Hiwonder
HiWonder TonyBot Humanoid Robot Kit
Hiwonder TonyBot is a small humanoid (biped) robot kit for STEM learning with 16 DOF servo joints and app/program control.
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Humanoid
HMND 01 Alpha
HMND 01 Alpha is a humanoid-style robot on a wheeled base referenced in a 2025–2026 third-party comparison of humanoid robots. Public, verifiable specs and commercial details are not disclosed in that source.
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HUBO
Hubo (KHR-2 based platform)
HUBO (KHR-2 based) is a full-size biped humanoid research platform developed at KAIST. It is reported at 41 DOF, ~125 cm tall, and ~55 kg.
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HUBO
Hubo 2
HUBO 2 is a KAIST Hubo Lab humanoid research robot focused on bipedal locomotion for walking and stair traversal studies.
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HUBO
Hubo FX-1
HUBO FX-1 is an early HUBO humanoid robot platform from KAIST used for biped locomotion and human-carrying mobility research.
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HUBO
Hubo KHR-3
HUBO KHR-3 is a prototype humanoid robot developed by KAIST’s HUBO Lab for robotics research. It is known for finger independence demonstrations such as rock‑paper‑scissors.
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Clearpath Robotics
Husky UGV
Clearpath Husky UGV is a rugged, four-wheel unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platform for outdoor robotics R&D and prototyping.
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XPENG Robotics
Iron Humanoid
Iron Humanoid is a bipedal humanoid robot platform attributed to XPENG Robotics; public product details and sales info are not available from the provided official URL.
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Kinova
Kinova Gen3
Kinova Gen3 is a lightweight 7-DOF collaborative robotic arm for research and applied manipulation tasks.
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Leju Robotics
KUAVO Humanoid
KUAVO is Leju Robotics’ bipedal humanoid robot platform aimed at research and applied service/industrial scenarios.
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KUKA
LBR iiwa 14 R820
KUKA LBR iiwa 14 R820 is a 7-axis collaborative industrial robot arm with a 14 kg payload and ~820 mm reach.
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HUBO
M-Hubo
M-Hubo is a wheeled humanoid research robot from KAIST’s HUBO Lab developed as an autonomous “robotic butler” platform for indoor fetch-and-serve tasks.
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Doosan Robotics
M0609 Cobot
Doosan Robotics M0609 is a 6‑axis collaborative robot arm (cobot) with a 6 kg payload and ~900 mm reach for industrial automation.
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NEURA Robotics
MAiRA
MAiRA is a 7‑axis collaborative robot arm from NEURA Robotics designed for industrial automation with integrated AI perception and voice interaction.
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Mentee Robotics
MenteeBot
MenteeBot is an AI-focused humanoid robotics platform from Mentee Robotics aimed at education, research, and commercial applications.
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Elephant Robotics
Mercury X1
Mercury X1 is Elephant Robotics’ wheeled humanoid research platform with a 7‑axis arm and onboard NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano compute.
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Engineered Arts
Mesmer
Mesmer is a hyper-realistic humanoid robot from Engineered Arts focused on lifelike facial expression and human-robot interaction.
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Realbotix
Modular Robot with Paneled Body
Realbotix M-Series is a modular robot with a paneled body and interchangeable face/body components for lifelike interaction use cases.
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Elephant Robotics
myBuddy
myBuddy is Elephant Robotics’ dual-arm, semi-humanoid desktop robot launched in 2022 for research and education.
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1X Technologies
NEO Gamma
NEO Gamma is 1X Technologies’ next-generation home humanoid robot in the NEO Gamma Series.
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NEURA Robotics
NEURA 4NE1 Mini
NEURA 4NE1 Mini is a compact humanoid robot from NEURA Robotics aimed at education and research, offered in Standard and Pro configurations.
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Kawada Robotics
NEXTAGE Fillie
NEXTAGE Fillie is a stationary, dual‑arm humanoid upper‑body robot by Kawada Robotics for automation and R&D tasks.
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Robotis
OP3 Humanoid
ROBOTIS OP3 is a small bipedal humanoid research and education platform with 20 DOF and an open software stack used in robotics competitions and labs.
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Fujisoft
Palro
Palro is a small humanoid communication robot by Fujisoft designed for interactive conversation and companionship.
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SoftBank Robotics
Pepper
Pepper is a 1.2 m humanoid social robot for greeting, guidance, and customer interaction in public venues.
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Sanctuary AI
Phoenix
Phoenix is Sanctuary AI’s humanoid robot platform built to perform human tasks in real workplaces using the company’s AI control system.
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EngineAI
PM01 Humanoid Robot
EngineAI PM01 is a full-size bipedal humanoid robot platform intended for education and research use.
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Rainbow Robotics
RB-Y1
RB-Y1 is Rainbow Robotics’ dual-arm mobile manipulator platform for AI research and real-world automation use.
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Qihan Technology
Robo-C 2
Robo-C 2 is a human-shaped service robot by Qihan Technology designed for interactive front-desk and exhibition scenarios.
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Realbotix
Robotic AI Enabled Bust
Realbotix B‑Series is a stationary, AI-enabled robotic bust with expressive facial motion and modular customization.
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EngineAI
SA02 Humanoid Robot
EngineAI SA02 is a compact humanoid social robot teased for young people, with AI-driven interaction and bipedal mobility.
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Qihan Technology
Sanbot
Sanbot S1 is a wheeled, service-oriented humanoid robot from Qihan Technology for public-facing interaction.
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Qihan Technology
Sanbot Elf
Sanbot Elf is a compact wheeled service robot from Qihan Technology for reception, guidance, and interactive engagement.
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Qihan Technology
Sanbot King Kong
Sanbot King Kong is a large wheeled humanoid service robot from Qihan Technology for reception, education, and event/venue interaction.
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Qihan Technology
Sanbot Nano
Sanbot Nano is a compact wheeled companion/service robot from Qihan, built for voice interaction and basic autonomous navigation.
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Rethink Robotics
Sawyer
Sawyer is a 7‑axis single-arm collaborative robot (cobot) from Rethink Robotics for flexible industrial automation.
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EngineAI
SE01 Humanoid Robot
EngineAI SE01 is a full-size bipedal humanoid focused on smooth, human-like gait for research and industrial applications.
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Hanson Robotics
Sophia
Sophia is a Hanson Robotics social humanoid designed for human-robot interaction with expressive facial animations and conversational AI.
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Fauna Robotics
Sprout Creator Edition
Sprout Creator Edition is Fauna Robotics' lightweight humanoid developer platform for researchers, educators, creators, and commercial teams.
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Toyota
T-HR3
Toyota T-HR3 is a prototype humanoid robot built for whole-body teleoperation and HRI research.
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EngineAI
T800 Humanoid Robot
EngineAI T800 is a full-size humanoid (bipedal) robot shown in 2025 as a heavy-duty platform and planned “Robot Boxer” competitor.
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PAL Robotics
TALOS
TALOS is a full-size biped humanoid robot platform from PAL Robotics for research and industrial prototyping using ROS and torque control.
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Tesla
Tesla Bot
Tesla Bot (Optimus) is a humanoid biped robot Tesla is developing to perform repetitive or unsafe tasks in human environments.
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PAL Robotics
TIAGo
TIAGo by PAL Robotics is a wheeled mobile manipulator for research and education, combining a navigation base with a single arm and sensor suite.
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Beijing HRIC
Tiangong Series
Tiangong Series is a government-backed, open-source electric humanoid robot family from Beijing HRIC with Lite, Pro, and Max variants.
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree As2
Unitree As2 is a compact industrial quadruped robot designed for mobile inspection and research tasks. It is rated IP54, has 12 DOF, and a specified top speed up to 5 m/s.
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree H2
Unitree H2 is a full-size humanoid (biped) robot prototype shown by Unitree for research and enterprise demonstrations.
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree R1
Unitree R1 is a compact humanoid (biped) robot from Unitree Robotics with 26 DOF. Listed specs indicate ~123 cm height and ~29 kg weight.
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Unitree Robotics
Unitree R1 EDU
Unitree R1 EDU is an education-oriented humanoid R1 configuration intended for teaching and robotics research.
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VinRobotics
VinRobotics District 1
District 1 is a VinRobotics humanoid robot platform aimed at industrial and service labor applications.
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UBTECH Robotics
Walker X
UBTECH Walker X is a commercial humanoid robot positioned for AI research, smart services, and human-robot interaction.
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