Exploring Embodied Robots: Introducing the Tianshi No. 1 by Atom

Parallel technology revolutionizes humanoid robots, achieving a 30% reduction in power consumption and a significant increase in precision.

1. Pioneering Parallel Technology in Humanoid Robotics

While traditional humanoid robots struggle with the dilemma of “flexibility versus stability” at the waist, Atom Robotics has broken through this barrier. Their Tianshi No. 1 is the world’s first embodied intelligent humanoid robot utilizing parallel mechanisms in its waist, filling a significant technical gap in global humanoid robotics.

Conventional humanoid robots typically use serial structures for their waists, resembling a single bone linked together, which is less rigid, slower in response, and consumes more power. Atom has leveraged over a decade of expertise in parallel robotics, embedding this knowledge into the waist design of the Tianshi No. 1. The innovative Stewart parallel waist supports through multiple arms, dispersing force transmission and achieving a breakthrough in combining rigidity and flexibility.

In precise assembly scenarios within factories, the advantages of the Tianshi No. 1 are particularly evident. It can stably lift components for micro-level assembly, while consuming around 30% less power compared to similar products, with end-positioning accuracy improved by an entire order of magnitude. This eliminates the need for frequent recalibrations and alleviates concerns over high power consumption, addressing key challenges in deploying industrial humanoid robots.

2. Fully Self-Developed Technology and Enhanced Performance for Industrial Efficiency

As a leader in the domestic parallel robot sector, Atom has equipped the Tianshi No. 1 with robust hardware, with each design aspect targeting actual operational needs. The core parallel waist not only provides high rigidity but also allows for multidimensional micro-movement adjustments, supporting a maximum load of 200 kilograms, significantly exceeding competitors.

Combined with 7 degrees of freedom in its bionic arms, each capable of handling 12.5 kilograms, the robot can transport heavy components as well as perform delicate chip assembly. With a total of 27 degrees of freedom working in synergy and 170 TOPS of AI computing power, the robot can autonomously comprehend tasks and dynamically adjust its posture.

The Tianshi No. 1 is no longer just a laboratory prototype; it has been commercially launched and is actively used in various settings, including research labs in universities, chemical laboratories, corporate training bases, and smart data centers. On production lines in electronics factories, it can operate non-stop for 24 hours, handling sorting and transportation tasks. In precision instrument laboratories, it effectively replaces human labor for high-risk, high-precision operations, demonstrating its ability to work tirelessly and reliably.

3. Technical Depth and Business Model Closure Fueling the Rise of Domestic Robotics

The remarkable debut of the Tianshi No. 1 is not a coincidence but rather the culmination of Atom Robotics’ thirteen years of dedicated technological development and market positioning. Established in 2013, Atom has been recognized as a national-level “little giant” enterprise specializing in innovation and has maintained the top market share in the domestic autonomous parallel robot sector for five consecutive years. In recent years, it has surpassed foreign brands to solidify its lead in overall market share.

The introduction of the Tianshi No. 1 in 2025 marks Atom’s transition from the industrial parallel robot sector to the field of embodied intelligent humanoid robotics. Recently, the company’s profile has been on the rise, having won the first prize for scientific and technological progress in Tianjin for its high-speed parallel robot technology project, and is aiming for a public listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, with expectations of achieving profitability in the first three quarters of 2025.

In terms of business model, Atom has established a comprehensive cycle of “independent technology development—product iteration—scene implementation—customer repurchase,” providing products and solutions to over 800 global enterprises and surpassing 8,000 units sold. From parallel robots to humanoid robots, and from being a follower in technology to leading globally, Atom demonstrates that domestic robotics can not only break foreign monopolies but also set new standards in cutting-edge sectors.