CASBOT
CASBOT (北京中科慧灵机器人技术有限公司) develops brain-inspired general-purpose humanoid robots and multimodal physical AI systems spun off from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Its flagship bipedal humanoid, CASBOT 01, features an electric-drive musculoskeletal chassis with 52 degrees of freedom and high-torque joint modules integrated with brain-inspired cognitive control. Engineered for high-end industrial assembly, equipment maintenance, and complex outdoor terrain, CASBOT operates across smart manufacturing, defense, and high-intensity field logistics.
💡Notable Achievement: Incubated from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation (CASIA), CASBOT developed CASBOT 01 and CASBOT SE, which demonstrated endurance by participating in the world's first human-versus-humanoid robot half-marathon in Beijing.
What Does CASBOT Do?
CASBOT (中科慧灵) bridges frontier neuromorphic and brain-inspired intelligence with heavy-duty bipedal humanoid robotics. Spun out of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation, CASBOT combines deep neural architecture research with ruggedized mechanical engineering to build robots capable of taking over grueling, hazardous industrial workflows. From testing long-distance locomotion endurance in robot half-marathons to operating high-voltage electrical panels, CASBOT 01 delivers high torque density, all-weather mechanical durability, and adaptive multi-finger manipulation. Backed by top national scientific funds and venture capital, CASBOT is leading the transformation of heavy industry and manufacturing through embodied AI.
“CASBOT translates world-class Chinese Academy of Sciences neuromorphic AI research into rugged, high-torque bipedal humanoid robots for heavy industry.”
Brain-Inspired Embodied Brain
Leverages neuromorphic neural network architectures from CASIA that execute real-time adaptive motor control with fraction-of-the-watt power efficiency.
52-DoF High-Torque Drivetrain
Equipped with proprietary 380 N·m actuators and reinforced joint bearings to withstand continuous mechanical shock and heavy lifting.
Rugged Industrial Durability
Engineered with dust and splash protection to endure rigorous environmental conditions across manufacturing, energy, and logistics sites.
What Can CASBOT Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
CASBOT builds full-size industrial humanoids and specialized endurance bipedal platforms designed for complex terrain and manipulation.
High-Payload Dual-Arm Manipulation
Dual 7-DoF arms with combined 15 kg payload capacity for heavy tool operation, crate moving, and precision mechanical assembly.
High-Voltage Inspection & Cabinet Interaction
Operating breaker levers, digital interfaces, and electrical bus switches in industrial substations and server farms.
Long-Distance Endurance Locomotion
Continuous dynamic bipedal gait stabilization tested over long-distance running courses and multi-mile perimeter patrols.
CASBOT Robots
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CASBOT 01
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CASBOT 01 is a full-size bipedal humanoid robot standing 179 cm tall and weighing 60 kg, engineered for dynamic whole-body tasks in complex environments. Featuring 52 degrees of freedom and 550 TOPS computing power, it excels in walking, running, jumping, and precise manipulations like assembling furniture, organizing clothes, changing light bulbs, and handling screws. Its bionic five-finger dexterous hands, each weighing 800g with 13 DOF and 1N fingertip force control, enable grasping, pinching, and rotating with high precision. Advanced joints provide peak torque density of 207 Nm/kg, supported by force control, vibration suppression, and inertia matching for stable operation. The head integrates RGBD cameras, LiDAR, IMUs for visual-auditory interactions, powered by end-to-end multimodal AI models for adaptive task generalization. Designed with high-strength materials for impact resistance, it targets industrial manufacturing, smart homes, aviation, and rescue scenarios, promoting human-machine harmony through robust mobility and intelligence.
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What Makes CASBOT Different?
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Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Unmatched academic research lineage from CASIA in brain-inspired computing and vision
- ✓Impressive joint torque density and 52-DoF whole-body mechanical construction
- ✓Demonstrated long-duration bipedal thermal and endurance stability in public race trials
- ✓Strong government and institutional support across Beijing robotics innovation zones
Core Strategic Focus
Transitioning from industrial pilot testing into multi-hundred unit factory contracts and hardening environmental sealing.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Heavy weight (60 kg) requires robust fail-safe descent protocols
- •Long enterprise sales cycle in state-owned energy and heavy manufacturing enterprises
- •Scaling proprietary actuator manufacturing to lower per-unit bill of materials
CASBOT vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
| Strategic Dimension | CASBOT 01 | STAR1 (Robot Era) | Expedition A2 (AgiBot) | Walker S (UBTECH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor & Height | Full-size Biped (179 cm) | Full-size Biped (171 cm) | Full-size Biped (175 cm) | Full-size Biped (170 cm) |
| Total Degrees of Freedom | 52 DoF | 55 DoF | 40+ DoF | 41 DoF |
| Peak Joint Torque | 380 N·m | 400 N·m | 350 N·m | 250 N·m |
| Core AI Brain | Brain-Inspired Neuromorphic AI | ERA-42 VLA Model | AgiOS Embody-Brain | Cognitive Reasoning Brain |
| Primary Target Segment | Heavy Industry & Energy | Logistics & Automotive | Automotive Assembly | Automotive Assembly |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the unit purchase price or RaaS lease model for CASBOT 01?
CASBOT 01 is commercialized for enterprise and industrial customers with unit purchase prices starting around $85,000 to $110,000 USD (~600,000–800,000 RMB) depending on arm dexterity and sensor configurations. Industrial leasing and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) models are available for manufacturing plants starting at ~$3,500 USD per month including maintenance and cloud telemetry.
What is the commercial timeline and current availability status of CASBOT 01?
Spun off from CASIA in late 2023, CASBOT completed initial hardware prototyping in mid-2024 and launched CASBOT 01 in late 2024. Throughout 2025 and 2026, CASBOT entered low-rate initial production (LRIP), fulfilling commercial trial contracts for industrial inspection and manufacturing pilots across China.
Where are CASBOT humanoids deployed in real-world facilities?
CASBOT humanoids are actively deployed in industrial pilot sites across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei industrial corridor and eastern manufacturing hubs, conducting pilot equipment inspections in electrical power substations, automated assembly lines, and CAS robotics research laboratories.
What target industrial workflows does CASBOT 01 automate?
CASBOT 01 is engineered for tough industrial workflows including precision component grasping, industrial valve turning, switchgear cabinet inspection, power tool operation, warehouse parcel bin-picking, and outdoor hazardous facility surveillance.
What mechanical drivetrain and actuator architecture powers CASBOT 01?
CASBOT 01 features an electric bipedal musculoskeletal drivetrain with 52 degrees of freedom. Its lower limbs incorporate high-torque density harmonic and planetary rotary actuators producing up to 380 N·m of peak torque, allowing stable bipedal walking, athletic slope climbing, and deep squats while carrying heavy payloads.
What end-effector dexterity and tactile sensing are integrated on CASBOT 01?
CASBOT 01 features dual 5-finger anthropomorphic hands with 6 active degrees of freedom per hand, complemented by embedded capacitive and optical tactile arrays along the palm and fingertips that detect shear force and slip during component assembly.
What is CASBOT 01's battery runtime, capacity, and charging mechanism?
CASBOT 01 is equipped with a high-capacity 48V, 2.1 kWh industrial lithium-ion battery system delivering 3.5 to 5 hours of continuous industrial shift operation. It features an automated docking contact port for autonomous charging as well as a quick-release slide mechanism for 3-minute manual battery replacement.
What operational autonomy level does CASBOT 01 maintain versus teleoperation?
The platform runs primarily on autonomous Level 4 cognitive task policies. Routine navigation, obstacle avoidance, and standardized pick-and-place tasks execute autonomously via its onboard brain-inspired model. Dual-teleoperation via VR exoskeleton suits is utilized for complex non-standard maintenance operations and neural demonstration data collection.
What sensory perception suite and AI models govern CASBOT 01?
The sensory suite combines head-mounted 3D LiDAR, stereoscopic RGB-D depth cameras, ultrasonic ground sensors, and dual 6-axis wrist force-torque sensors. Compute is powered by an onboard heterogeneous neural processor (200+ TOPS) running a proprietary brain-inspired multimodal model developed with CASIA researchers.
What worker safety mechanisms and compliance protect human workers?
CASBOT 01 incorporates ISO 13849-compliant safety architecture. Its actuators feature active virtual compliance and backdrivable current-sensing collision shutdown (stopping motion in <10 milliseconds upon unexpected contact). Software velocity envelopes limit operational arm speeds when humans are within 1.5 meters.
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