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Midea Group has unveiled the MIRO U, a six-armed, wheeled "super humanoid" designed to break human physiological limits. Set to enter factory lines this month, it prioritizes industrial utility over strict biomimicry.
A new survey reveals 62% of Chinese executives plan to adopt humanoid robots within three years, yet only 23% are satisfied with current technology.
Chinese firms UBTech and Midea are advancing humanoid robot deployment in factories. UBTech has sold a batch of its bipedal Walker robots, likely to automaker Dongfeng, for manufacturing use. Appliance giant Midea is deploying its own wheeled humanoids in its smart factories starting in May for tasks like quality inspection, aiming for broader roles and potential commercialization in 3-5 years.
