KUAVO 5
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KUAVO 5 is a full-sized modular humanoid robot from Leju Robotics designed for industrial, service, and research use. It emphasizes practical deployment through interchangeable locomotion and end-effector options, including bipedal walking and a wheel-leg variant for smoother indoor mobility. Reported specifications place it around 173 cm tall and 63.5 kg, with a one-hour walking endurance and rapid recharge. The platform is built for dexterous manipulation, multi-terrain movement, and remote or autonomous operation, making it suitable for logistics, factory handling, demonstration, and human-facing service tasks. Its modular architecture and embodied-AI orientation suggest a focus on flexibility, maintainability, and scenario-specific customization rather than a single fixed task.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
KUAVO 5 is a humanoid robot made by Leju Robotics in China, launched in 2025 and built for factory handling, warehouse operations, and material transport. Its estimated price is USD 38,000. Featured in “Leju Robotics positions KUAVO 5 as a teleoperation-first humanoid for factories and service spaces”.
- Dimensions
- 173 x 0.5 x 0.35 m
- Weight
- 63.5 kg
- Mobility
- Legged (bipedal walking)
- Top speed
- 5 km/h running, 0.4 m/s walking
- Battery runtime
- 1 hour walking endurance (reported)
- Charging time
- ≤1.5 hours (reported)
- Sensors
- RGB-D/depth camera, LiDAR, 6-microphone 360° array, IMU, joint temperature sensors, stereo speakers
- Operating environment
- Both (indoor and controlled outdoor)
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Leju Robot launches the Kuavo3, then follows with the Kuavo4 and Kuavo4 Pro in 2024, the models that lead to the Kuavo 5.
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Leju unveils the Kuavo5 and Kuavo5-W, the fifth Kuavo generation with legs that swap between bipedal and wheeled configurations.
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Leju Robot files its ChiNext IPO application with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange after Kuavo sales rise from 32 units in 2024 to 577 in 2025.
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Q1. What is KUAVO 5, and what problem is it designed to solve?
KUAVO 5 is a modular humanoid robot from Leju Robotics, intended for tasks that require human-like mobility and manipulation in structured indoor environments.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of KUAVO 5?
According to the manufacturer, it combines bipedal motion, a wheeled variant, modular hands, autonomous navigation, and remote teleoperation.
Q3. Who is KUAVO 5 built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
KUAVO 5 is aimed at industrial automation, logistics, service, and research use cases where adaptable embodied robotics may be useful.
Q4. Is KUAVO 5 a commercial product or still a research prototype?
As of 2026, KUAVO 5 is presented as an active product listing, though some third-party databases still describe it as a prototype.
Q5. Is KUAVO 5 currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
Public listings show it as available through commercial channels, while shipping timelines depend on distributor fulfillment after pre-orders.
Q6. How does KUAVO 5 actually work in real-world environments?
It uses onboard sensing, autonomy software, and teleoperation support to navigate, avoid obstacles, and perform manipulation tasks in indoor settings.
Q7. When was KUAVO 5 announced or officially launched?
KUAVO 5 was publicly listed in 2025, with later coverage describing an upgraded KUAVO 5/5-W release in late 2025.
Q8. How is KUAVO 5 different from other robots in the same category?
Its modular body design, switchable leg or wheel configuration, and interchangeable end effectors distinguish it from fixed-form humanoid platforms.
Q9. Does KUAVO 5 require additional development or customization after purchase?
Yes, commercial deployment may require task-specific integration, software configuration, and hardware selection for hands or mobility options.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for KUAVO 5?
The company has indicated continued expansion of embodied AI capabilities and broader deployment across industrial and service scenarios.
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