Robot Adam grooves on keytar at China’s futuristic music festival

The article highlights the debut of Adam, a full-sized humanoid robot developed by PNDbotics, performing as a keytar player alongside Chinese musician Hu Yutong’s band at the VOYAGEX Music Festival in Changchun, China, on July 12, 2025. Adam impressed the audience with fluid, human-like movements and precise musical timing, showcasing a seamless integration of robotics and live performance art. Standing 1.6 meters tall and weighing 60 kilograms, Adam’s agility and control stem from 25 patented quasi-direct drive (QDD) PND actuators with advanced force control, enabling smooth, coordinated motions that closely mimic human dexterity. Powered by a proprietary reinforcement learning algorithm and supported by a robust control system featuring an Intel i7-based unit, Adam demonstrates sophisticated real-time coordination across its limbs and joints. The robot’s modular design enhances its versatility, maintainability, and adaptability to dynamic environments, including congested or uneven terrain. PNDbotics has continuously