Borg 01
The Borg 01 is a modular humanoid robot from Detroit-based Borg Robotics, engineered for industrial and logistics tasks with a focus on adaptability and efficiency. Standing at 173 cm tall and weighing 62 kg, it autonomously switches between bipedal walking for narrow spaces and a wheeled base for faster, more efficient movement across factory floors and warehouses. Key features include quick-change end effectors like vacuum grippers, mechanical claws, dual grippers, and five-fingered hands, supporting payloads up to 12 kg for versatile manipulation. Powered by advanced AI neural networks, it adapts to new tasks and environments without infrastructure changes, integrating into existing workflows. With 23 degrees of freedom, in-house high-torque actuators, and up to 12 hours runtime in wheeled mode via swappable batteries, Borg 01 targets manufacturing labor shortages, offering seamless operation in crowded aisles alongside Borg's ecosystem of autonomous pallet jacks and forklifts.
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Dimensions
173 x 50 x 40 cm (Standing height: 5'8")
Weight
62 kg (Standard configuration)
Speed
2 m/s (7.2 km/h) top speed in wheeled configuration.
Runtime
12 hours (Wheeled mode); 6 hours (Bipedal mode)
Charging Time
2 hours (Supports standalone charging or instant battery hot-swaps)
Battery Pack
2.5 kWh High-Density Lithium-ion system
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
App, voice
Battery Life
3-5 years
End effectors, pallet jacks
Cloud services, teleoperation servers
Available Countries
USA (Global export to European markets planned for 2026)
Borg Robotics ecosystem
Available Colours
Industrial gray, black
Warranty Info
2 years parts and labor
12 kg (Standard); up to 30 kg (Custom wheeled configurations).
Multiple RGBD Cameras (perception), Stereo Vision (Head), 2D/3D LiDAR (navigation), 6-axis IMU, and high-frequency joint torque sensors.
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Detroit Startup's Three-Engineer Humanoid Dominates Industrial Automation
Borg Robotics, a scrappy Detroit outfit powered by just three engineers and fully bootstrapped funding, has launched the Borg 01 humanoid, positioning it as a game-changer for industrial automation. This modular machine tackles labor shortages head-on by automating grueling, repetitive factory tasks without needing workflow overhauls. Unveiled recently with a Q2 2025 commercial rollout on the horizon, Borg 01 promises seamless integration into warehouses and assembly lines, boosting efficiency where human turnover runs rampant. Early demos showcase its fully autonomous logistics prowess, running at real-time speeds without teleoperation, signaling a shift toward scalable, self-sufficient robotics.
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Q1. What is Borg 01, and what problem is it designed to solve?
Borg 01 is a modular humanoid robot developed by Detroit-based Borg Robotics. According to the manufacturer, it addresses labor shortages in manufacturing and logistics by automating repetitive, physically demanding tasks in factories and warehouses.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Borg 01?
Borg 01 features autonomous switching between bipedal and wheeled mobility configurations, along with swappable end effectors such as vacuum grippers and five-fingered hands. The manufacturer states it integrates into existing workflows via AI-driven adaptability.
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