Summary:

 

TARS Robotics is a Beijing‑based embodied‑AI startup specializing in precision humanoid manipulation. Founded in 2025, the company focuses on solving some of the hardest automation challenges in manufacturing, particularly wire‑harness assembly, fine‑fabric handling, and other tasks involving soft, deformable materials.

 

TARS gained global attention after demonstrating a humanoid robot capable of autonomous hand embroidery — a world‑first achievement that showcased sub‑millimeter precision, adaptive force control, and coordinated bimanual manipulation. The company positions itself as a leader in high‑precision industrial humanoids rather than general‑purpose robots.

 

Editorial:

 

TARS represents a new category of humanoid robotics:robots built not for walking demos, but for delicate, high‑value industrial work.

 

While many humanoid companies focus on locomotion, warehouse tasks, or general household manipulation, TARS is attacking the most technically demanding bottleneck in automation — flexible‑material manipulation, where precision, force sensitivity, and long‑sequence planning are essential.

 

Precision as the brand identity

 

TARS robots are engineered for tasks that require extremely fine control: threading needles, routing cables, stitching fabric, and assembling wire harnesses. These tasks have historically resisted automation due to their complexity and variability.

 

Embroidery as a proving ground

 

The company’s embroidery demonstration wasn’t a gimmick — it was a deliberate showcase of the robot’s ability to handle soft materials without tearing, deforming, or misaligning them. The same skills transfer directly to high‑value manufacturing processes.

 

Industrial focus over general‑purpose hype

 

TARS is not trying to build a household robot or a warehouse picker. Its strategy is to dominate the precision manufacturing segment, where the economic value is high and the technical barriers are steep.

 

A veteran technical team

 

The founding team includes leaders from China’s top robotics and AI organizations, bringing deep expertise in machine vision, force control, and autonomous systems.

 

A major early funding signal

 

The company secured one of the largest early‑stage investments in China’s embodied‑AI sector, signaling strong confidence in its industrial‑first strategy.

 

Specifications:

 

Core Capabilities

 

Sub‑millimeter manipulation accuracy

 

Adaptive force control for soft materials

 

Coordinated bimanual manipulation

 

Long‑sequence task planning

 

High‑precision visual‑servoing

 

Real‑time correction for deformable objects

 

Industrial Applications

 

Wire‑harness assembly

 

Cable routing

 

Textile and fabric handling

 

Fine‑detail assembly tasks

 

Precision manufacturing workflows

 

System Architecture

 

High‑resolution vision system

 

Multi‑axis force‑torque sensing

 

Dual‑arm coordinated control

 

Real‑time motion planning

 

Closed‑loop feedback for deformable materials

 

Company Profile

 

Founded: 2025

 

Headquarters: Beijing

 

Focus: Precision humanoid manipulation

 

Market: Industrial manufacturing, flexible‑material automation

 

Image: @XRoboHub

 

Company Source:

 

- TARS Robotics – Official Launch Announcement:

Embodied AI startup TARS Robotics showcased its humanoid embroidery robot in December 2025.  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- 36Kr Japan –刺繍ができる人型ロボット、中国TARSが世界初実演  

https://36kr.jp/452258/   

 

- Zum News Korea – 손자수 놓는 휴머노이드 등장  

https://news.zum.com/articles/103368381   

 

- KM Journal – 뜨개질까지 해내는 휴머노이드 로봇 등장  

https://www.kmjournal.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=6926