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Tiangong Ultra

Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center

“The marathon champion of humanoid robotics”

Can stand in for

Endurance sports performance demonstrator · Humanoid locomotion research platform · Competitive racing robot · Reference benchmark for bipedal running teams

Strength 40
Dexterity 20
Autonomy 55
Empathy 10
IQ 45
How we rate our robots

Each robot is scored from 0 to 100 on five traits, based on its real specs. When in doubt we score low, never flattering.

  • Strength — Lifting capacity, payload and raw power — how heavy a load it can handle.
  • Dexterity — Fine motor skills: hands, manipulation precision and speed of movement.
  • Autonomy — How long and how independently it runs — battery life and self-direction.
  • Empathy — Social & emotional skills: voice, expressions and interaction with people.
  • IQ — On-board intelligence: perception, reasoning and ability to learn.

If it were human

“Like a seasoned Olympic middle-distance runner who set the pace for everyone else — respected, copied, but never quite dethroned in spirit.”

Tiangong Ultra is a full-body humanoid robot platform developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center in China. Built and refined as a competitive running machine, it served as the shared base platform for numerous teams participating in the Beijing humanoid robot half-marathon — a landmark event that put bipedal locomotion to a real endurance test on an open road course.

Where Tiangong Ultra truly earns its stripes is on the track. Designed around stable, sustained bipedal running rather than manipulation or social interaction, it prioritises dynamic balance, gait efficiency, and the ability to keep moving over a long distance without falling apart — literally. It was a former champion of the half-marathon competition, which means it has proven itself against gravity, fatigue, and the clock in a way very few humanoids have.

At the adoption agency, we think of Tiangong Ultra as the dedicated athlete of the roster — not the most talkative resident, and not the one you’d ask to fold laundry, but the one that will outlast everyone else on a long run. Its role is primarily as a research and performance platform: teams, labs, and institutions wanting to push the boundaries of bipedal locomotion will find in it a serious, battle-tested foundation. It has already inspired a generation of faster rivals, which is the truest compliment a pioneer can receive.

If your organisation needs a credible, competition-proven humanoid running platform with real race heritage behind it, Tiangong Ultra is ready to lace up.

Tech sheet

Creator
Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center
Year
2024
Country
China
Type
Humanoid
Status
In production
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Features
  • Bipedal
  • Running
  • Legs
  • Endurance locomotion

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Tiangong Ultra robot?

Tiangong Ultra is a humanoid robot platform developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center in China. It was specifically designed for bipedal running and served as the shared base platform for many teams in the Beijing humanoid robot half-marathon.

What can the Tiangong Ultra robot do?

The Tiangong Ultra robot is built for sustained bipedal running and endurance locomotion. It competed in and formerly won the Beijing humanoid half-marathon, making it one of the most race-proven running humanoids available as a research platform.

Who makes the Tiangong Ultra robot and where is it from?

Tiangong Ultra is made by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, based in China. It was developed around 2024 in the context of China's growing humanoid robotics competition scene.

How tall and heavy is the Tiangong Ultra robot?

The exact height and weight of the Tiangong Ultra robot have not been officially published in the available specifications. We recommend contacting the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center directly for precise dimensional data.

Is the Tiangong Ultra robot available to adopt or purchase?

Tiangong Ultra is currently listed as a production platform, primarily intended for research institutions, universities, and robotics teams. Commercial availability and pricing should be confirmed directly with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center.