China’s humanoid robot achieves human-like motion with 31 joints

Chinese robotics company PND Robotics, in collaboration with Noitom Robotics and Inspire Robots, has introduced the Adam-U humanoid robot platform, which features 31 degrees of freedom (DOF) enabling human-like motion. The robot includes a 2-DOF head, 6-DOF dexterous hands, a 3-DOF waist with a braking system for safety, and a binocular vision system that mimics human sight. Standing adjustable between 1.35 to 1.77 meters and weighing 61 kilograms, Adam-U cannot walk as it uses a stationary platform instead of legs. It is designed for precise, flexible operation in dynamic environments and is particularly suited for reinforcement and imitation learning, making it a valuable tool for AI researchers, robotics engineers, and academic institutions. The Adam-U platform integrates hardware and software into a comprehensive ecosystem, including Noitom’s PNLink full-body wired inertial motion capture suit and Inspire Robots’ RH56E2 tactile dexterous