ZhiYuan’s New Robot “Descends the Mountain,” Boasting Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life
On February 13, ZhiYuan Robotics officially launched its new generation full-size humanoid robot, the Expedition A3. This robot, themed as the “Ultimate Master,” made its debut showcasing impressive skills in a promotional video. The Expedition A3 executed complex maneuvers such as aerial kicks, continuous flying kicks, air walking, and ground whirlwinds, highlighting ZhiYuan’s groundbreaking innovations in full-size humanoid robot design and motion control algorithms. This marks a new era where full-size humanoid robots evolve from simply being able to walk and talk to displaying both literary and martial prowess.
The official one-minute promotional video featured the Expedition A3, which broke the stereotype of full-size humanoid robots being limited in production and movement. Its powerful and captivating performance redefined the capabilities and motion intelligence of full-size humanoid robots.
In a training hall, the Expedition A3 trained with a mysterious master in black, demonstrating rapid punches, continuous kicks, air walking, and ground whirlwinds, which left the master astonished by its swift evolution and permitted it to “descend the mountain,” allowing everyone to experience the charm of this dual-skilled full-size humanoid robot up close.
According to ZhiYuan Robotics, the Expedition A3 series is designed for high-frequency human-machine interaction scenarios, such as guiding and shopping assistance, as well as entertainment performances. ZhiYuan has comprehensively upgraded the system’s safety, hardware, joint performance, power system, sensors, and computing capabilities to create a flagship product that can effectively be deployed in various industries.
From a hardware perspective, the Expedition A3 series features highly humanoid flexibility with a maximum arm payload of 3kg and a TCP end speed of up to 2m/s. It can be equipped with highly dexterous hands that offer exceptional freedom of movement. Its fully flexible waist closely mimics human movement, allowing it to perform a wide range of extreme actions. The robot’s proportions are designed to match those of a real human, and its lightweight legs feature an exoskeleton structure that enhances dynamic stability while providing room for personalized modifications.
In terms of energy and battery life, the Expedition A3 introduces an innovative embedded battery design, incorporating a dual battery system that allows for a maximum operational time of up to 8 hours on a full charge. Coupled with rapid battery swapping and charging technology, it easily meets the demands of a full day’s work.
On the interaction front, the Expedition A3 is equipped with an upgraded multimodal interaction system that enables proactive chatting without the need for wake-up words. A simple tap on the shoulder will activate the robot. Additionally, the Expedition A3 series has light operational capabilities, allowing it to perform tasks such as grasping, operating, and delivering in public service areas like exhibition booths, administrative front desks, and rest area beverage stations, thereby enhancing the intelligent service experience.
ZhiYuan Robotics emphasizes that the Expedition A3 is not merely a concept prototype designed to showcase technology but is aimed at mass production and commercial functionality. The arrival of the Expedition A3 signifies a shift in humanoid robots from “single-function demonstrations” to “multimodal immersive interactive services,” providing practical intelligent solutions for various fields, including entertainment performances, smart guidance, brand marketing, and assistance for the elderly and disabled.
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