HONOR
A humanoid robot prototype developed by HONOR Device Co., the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, showcasing the company's expansion into embodied AI and robotics alongside its mobile device and AI products.
Primary use case: Home Assistance
Height
160 cm
Weight
80 kg
DOF
20
Battery
2 hrs
Specifications
Physical
Height
160 cm
Weight
80 kg
Degrees of Freedom
20
Locomotion
bipedal
Max Speed
4 km/h
Manipulation
Max Lift/Arm
10 kg
Power & Autonomy
Battery Life
2 hrs
Commercial
Availability
research
Primary Use Case
Home Assistance
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