EIR Technology
EIR Technology, formally Sichuan Embodied Humanoid Robot Technology, is a Chengdu company that builds the SkyWalker series of bipedal humanoid robots. It was founded in about September 2024 and is led by chief executive Dr. Feng Zhenyu, with support from the Sichuan Artificial Intelligence Research Institute. Less than a year after its founding, and just 69 days after starting the design, it launched SkyWalker 1 in January 2025, Sichuan's first commercial bipedal humanoid prototype. SkyWalker 1 is about 1.65 m tall and 50 kg, uses compact integrated joints developed in-house, and has dynamic balance and complex-terrain walking; more than 90 percent of its core components are made in China. The company followed with the second-generation SkyWalker 2, which has a more human-like build with 55 degrees of freedom. In May 2025 EIR raised an angel round of tens of millions of yuan, led by Ceyuan Ventures and Peikun Fund, valuing it at hundreds of millions of yuan, and it planned an emotional-interaction robot, EMO1.
π‘Notable Achievement: EIR Technology's SkyWalker 2 integrates 55 high-density active degrees of freedom across a 55 kg lightweight bipedal frame, achieving dynamic balance over rugged slopes, outdoor stone steps, and simulated earthquake rubble.
What Does EIR Technology Do?
EIR Technology develops agile, full-sized bipedal humanoids engineered to navigate unstructured physical environments that wheeled robots cannot cross. Standing 165 cm and weighing just 55 kg, SkyWalker 2 packs 55 degrees of freedom into a biological-weight frame, enabling dynamic bipedal step transitions, slope climbing, and multi-tool inspection in high-voltage substations and industrial facilities.
βEIR Technology builds lightweight, 55-DoF bipedal humanoid robots that bring human agility to complex industrial inspection and hazardous terrain.β
High Joint-Density Lightweight Frame
Integrates 55 active degrees of freedom into a 55 kg frame for unmatched power-to-weight mobility.
Rough-Terrain Bipedal Gait
Stabilizes dynamic walking over gravel, stairs, steep inclines, and obstacle-strewn industrial yards.
High-Voltage Inspection Hardening
Features electromagnetic shielding and thermal cameras for substation and power plant monitoring.
What Can EIR Technology Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Full-size bipedal industrial humanoid platform.
Substation Equipment Inspection
Navigates outdoor gravel switchyards to read gauges and inspect transformer thermal signatures.
Stair & Obstacle Traversal
Autonomously steps over curbs, climbs industrial stairs, and maintains balance on slippery ground.
EIR Technology Robots
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SkyWalker 2
Manufactured by EIR Technology
SkyWalker 2 is a full-size humanoid robot from EIR Technology designed for agile bipedal locomotion and real-world task execution in industrial and service settings. Standing at human height and built with lightweight aluminum and composite structures, it combines high joint count, compliant actuation, and a bionic waist for stable, human-like motion. Its 5βfinger anthropomorphic hands support dexterous manipulation of tools, components, and packages in environments such as manufacturing, inspection, elder care, and intelligent services. With on-board perception using RGBβD vision and multi-sensor fusion, SkyWalker 2 can navigate cluttered spaces, interact safely with humans, and perform repetitive workflows. Connectivity to edge and cloud compute, including large language model integration, enables natural-language tasking, teleoperation, and continuous learning, making SkyWalker 2 suitable both as a production robot and as a research and development platform.
EIR Technology Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
SkyGait WBC
Dynamic Whole-Body Locomotion Engine
High-frequency balance controller adapting foot placement across uneven terrain.
EIR VisionCore
Thermal & Visual Gauge Analyzer
Computer vision pipeline detecting dial readings, switch positions, and temperature spikes.
EIR Technology Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Company founded in Chengdu
Sichuan Embodied Humanoid Robot Technology, known as EIR Technology, is founded in Chengdu to build bipedal humanoids.
Source: cnmra.com
SkyWalker 1 humanoid launched
The company launches SkyWalker 1, Sichuan's first commercial bipedal humanoid prototype, developed in 69 days with the Sichuan AI Research Institute.
Source: cnmra.com
Angel round led by Ceyuan Ventures and Peikun Fund
EIR Technology raises an angel round of tens of millions of yuan, valuing the company at hundreds of millions of yuan.
Source: cnmra.com
EIR Technology Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes EIR Technology Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- βExcellent power-to-weight ratio (55 DoF at 55 kg)
- βTargeted power substation and hazardous inspection market focus
- βStrong regional support in Western China robotics hub
Core Strategic Focus
Expanding commercial sales to provincial power utilities and scaling mass production.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- β’Brand visibility relative to coastal tier-1 humanoid companies
- β’Intense competition in general-purpose bipedal locomotion
EIR Technology vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Height & Weight
- SkyWalker 2 (EIR)
- 165 cm / 55 kg
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- 171 cm / 65 kg
- DR01 (Deep Robotics)
- 175 cm / 65 kg
- Unitree H1
- 180 cm / 47 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- SkyWalker 2 (EIR)
- 55 DoF
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- 55 DoF
- DR01 (Deep Robotics)
- 34 DoF
- Unitree H1
- 19β27 DoF
Inspection Focus
- SkyWalker 2 (EIR)
- Power Substations / Rubble
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- Automotive & Factory
- DR01 (Deep Robotics)
- Extreme Weather / Substations
- Unitree H1
- Research Lab
| Strategic Dimension | SkyWalker 2 (EIR) | STAR1 (Robot Era) | DR01 (Deep Robotics) | Unitree H1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height & Weight | 165 cm / 55 kg | 171 cm / 65 kg | 175 cm / 65 kg | 180 cm / 47 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 55 DoF | 55 DoF | 34 DoF | 19β27 DoF |
| Inspection Focus | Power Substations / Rubble | Automotive & Factory | Extreme Weather / Substations | Research Lab |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Sichuan Robotics Innovation Hub
Provincial innovation consortium providing testing facilities in Chengdu.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Provincial innovation consortium providing testing facilities in Chengdu.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
EIR Technology Headquarters
HQChengdu, Sichuan, China
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is EIR Technology?
EIR Technology, formally Sichuan Embodied Humanoid Robot Technology, is a Chengdu company founded in about September 2024 that builds the SkyWalker series of bipedal humanoid robots.
Who runs EIR Technology?
EIR Technology is led by chief executive Dr. Feng Zhenyu, and it developed its first robot with support from the Sichuan Artificial Intelligence Research Institute.
What is the SkyWalker 1 robot?
SkyWalker 1 is EIR Technology's first humanoid, launched in January 2025 as Sichuan's first commercial bipedal humanoid prototype. It is about 1.65 m tall and 50 kg, with in-house compact joints and dynamic balance for uneven terrain.
What is the SkyWalker 2?
SkyWalker 2 is EIR Technology's second-generation humanoid, with a more human-like build and 55 degrees of freedom, and more than 90 percent of its core supply chain made in China.
How fast was SkyWalker 1 developed?
EIR Technology developed SkyWalker 1 in 69 days from concept design to launch, which it describes as a record for the region, less than a year after the company was founded.
Who has invested in EIR Technology?
In May 2025 EIR Technology raised an angel round of tens of millions of yuan led by Ceyuan Ventures and Peikun Fund, which valued the company at hundreds of millions of yuan.
What is EIR's EMO1 robot?
EMO1 is an emotional-interaction robot that EIR Technology planned to launch at the end of 2025, alongside its SkyWalker humanoids.
How much does the SkyWalker robot cost?
EIR Technology has not published a price for its SkyWalker humanoids. Businesses need to contact the company directly for pricing.
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