The MandalA is a Arm humanoid robot developed by UniX AI. It features 7 degrees of freedom.
Primary use case: Dual-arm manipulation platform from UniX AI focused on high-dexterity task completion in unstructured environments.
DOF
7
Degrees of Freedom
7
Locomotion
stationary
Primary Use Case
Dual-arm manipulation platform from UniX AI focused on high-dexterity task completion in unstructured environments.
Chinese humanoid robotics company Unix AI is expanding globally into markets like Singapore and India, offering services such as hotel cleaning and retail, while preparing for a future IPO. Founder and CEO Fengyu Yang stated the IPO depends on market environment, regulations, and real-world robot deployment, with over 50% of orders coming from client renewals and repurchases.
At the second World Humanoid Robot Games in August 2026, only 3 of 12 teams completed the first outdoor firefighting and rescue challenge held at an actual fire station. The UniX AI robot was the standout performer, successfully completing all tasks within the 30-minute limit, though it struggled with precision and moved significantly slower than human firefighters. The competition exposed how fragile robot perception and motor control remain when operating outside lab conditions, as rain, shifting outdoor light, and fire station clutter disrupted vision systems.
The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing featured a firefighting challenge where 23 humanoid robots had to identify hazardous materials, shut off valves, and extinguish fires within 30 minutes. Only 3 of the 12 competing teams completed the full challenge, underscoring the difficulties robots face in translating laboratory capabilities into reliable real-world performance due to factors like rain, changing lighting, and unpredictable conditions.