EngineAI Officially Unveils the T800: An Action Movie Star with Industrial Ambitions

Shenzhen-based EngineAI has officially lifted the curtain on its T800 humanoid robot, and the company is doubling down on the "action hero" aesthetic that has defined its recent marketing.

Following a teaser campaign that hinted at a machine built for the boxing ring, the full reveal includes a video that looks less like a tech demo and more like a scene from a martial arts blockbuster. The footage features the T800 kicking open a saloon-style swinging door, round kicks, jumping and spinning —movements that suggest a level of dynamic stability rarely seen in full-sized humanoids.

While the video is heavily stylized, EngineAI explicitly claims the performance utilizes "all real footage, no CGI, no AI, no video speed-up."

The Specs: Lighter, Smarter, and Stronger

Alongside the visual spectacle, EngineAI released the official technical specifications for the robot, which differ slightly from early leaks.

While initial reports suggested a heavier build, the official release confirms the T800 stands 173cm (5 ft 8 in) tall and weighs 75kg (165 lbs) with the battery included. This makes it lighter and slightly more compact than originally anticipated, potentially aiding the agility demonstrated in the launch video.

Key Technical Specifications:

• Degrees of Freedom (DOF): 29 full-body degrees of freedom (excluding hands), with 6 DOF in each leg and 7 in each arm.
• Power: A maximum joint torque of 450 N·m, a significant figure that explains the robot's explosive jumping capability.
• Speed: A maximum movement speed of 3 m/s (approx 6.7 mph).
• Compute: The Pro and Max versions are powered by the Nvidia Jetson Thor chip, capable of 2000 TOPS (FP4), confirming the sector's continued reliance on American silicon for high-end embodied AI.
• Vision: Equipped with Intel RealSense D415/D435i depth cameras and an AC1 sensor suite.
• Endurance: A 72V quick-release battery offers a runtime of 2 to 4 hours.

Spectacle as Strategy

The reveal video offers a telling visual comparison: the T800 is shown meeting EngineAI's previous model, the PM01—best known for its viral backflips —which appears diminutive beside the new flagship.

This emphasizes EngineAI's aggressive development curve. Founded only in late 2023, the company has moved rapidly from smaller, research-focused bipeds to this full-size, high-torque platform.

The marketing leans heavily into entertainment, showcasing the robot in "combat" scenarios. This aligns with the company's upcoming "Robot Boxer" competition scheduled for December 24th. However, the website lists a broader range of intended applications, including logistics warehousing, hotel services, and factory collaboration.

This dual-track approach—using high-visibility entertainment to fund and stress-test hardware intended for mundane labor—is becoming EngineAI's signature. The company recently deployed robots as "Cyber Staff" in a Shenzhen retail store, proving they are willing to put hardware in the real world, not just in viral videos.

"Early Stages" of Reality

Despite the cinematic flair of the T800 breaking down doors, EngineAI's official documentation includes a dose of reality. The product page explicitly notes that "humanoid robot technology is still in the early stages of development," warning users to understand the "functional boundaries and application limits" before purchasing.

This caution mirrors a growing sentiment in the Chinese robotics sector. As noted by Goldman Sachs recently, the industry is currently pivoting toward "dedicated purpose" roles—like exhibition guides and retail assistants—where the futuristic appearance is part of the value proposition, buying time for the "general purpose" intelligence to catch up.

The T800 appears to be the physical embodiment of this moment: a machine built to impress crowds and perform in the ring today, with the hardware headroom to eventually work in the warehouse tomorrow.