NeodraDynamics unveils Neo1, a 4-meter 1.2-ton heavy-duty humanoid rated for 300 kg per arm
CyberRobooo · x · 2026-10-17
NeodraDynamics, a Beijing startup, showed off Neo1 again at CIIF 2026 after impressing at WRC 2026. The 4-meter, 1.2-ton humanoid targets dangerous, dirty, high-intensity jobs: heavy assembly, deep-sea operations, port/mine material handling, nuclear facility maintenance and fuel transfer, emergency rescue, and high-altitude construction.
Key specs:
- Hydraulic-electric hybrid drive with 41 active DoF (39 hydraulic joints + 2 electric forearm rotations)
- 300 kg payload per arm, 500 kg combined; dexterous hands claim 500 kgf grip force and 0.01 mm fingertip precision; 1.7 m working radius
- Built for extreme environments: −50°C to 250°C, depths up to 10,000 m, plus radiation, dust, and vibration tolerance
The company is deploying Neo1 into JD Industrial's supply chain and industrial sites for real-world testing.
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