Automotive manufacturer BYD has patented the design for its first humanoid robot intended for industrial and commercial roles. The machine features a two tone black and white chassis with 31 degrees of freedom and precise 1 mm hand positioning. Official patent filings from the China National Intellectual Property Administration show the system without a head mounted display, though production schedules remain unannounced.
Patent filings reveal an articulated bipedal structure standing 160 cm tall and weighing approximately 58 kg. The robot uses mechanical joints across the arms, legs, and torso, topped by a rounded head unit with no digital screen. BYD engineered the hands for delicate industrial assembly, achieving a positioning repeatability tolerance of 1 mm. This level of physical control allows the unit to grip, orient, and manipulate small components on an active assembly line.
BYD plans to split operational tasks between automotive factories and retail showrooms. On assembly floors, the robots will handle cargo transport, parts sorting, and visual component recognition. In retail dealerships, the units will greet visiting car buyers, explain vehicle specifications, and demonstrate infotainment features. The automaker has worked on robotic platforms since 2022, previously funding independent domestic robotics developers before patenting this in house hardware.
