SUMMARY:

 

The RobotEra Q5 is a wheeled humanoid service robot engineered for retail, hospitality, healthcare, tourism, and research.  

 

It stands 165 cm, weighs 70 kg, and features:

 

- 44 total degrees of freedom  

- 11‑DoF XHAND Lite (“Fairy Hands”) dexterous manipulators  

- 10 kg single‑arm payload  

- 2 m/s omnidirectional wheeled mobility  

- ERA‑42 VLA embodied‑AI model (same as L7)  

- LiDAR + stereo vision fusion navigation  

- Full‑body teleoperation + autonomous modes  

 

Q5 is known for its “tiny‑waisted” ultra‑humanoid design, expressive motion, and high‑precision manipulation.  

 

 

EDITORIAL:

 

RobotEra’s Q5 is one of the most deployment‑ready service humanoids in China’s 2025–2026 lineup.  

Unlike bipedal robots (L7, Star1), Q5 uses a wheeled base to maximize:

 

- uptime  

- stability  

- payload  

- safety in crowded indoor environments  

 

Its 44‑DoF body and 11‑DoF hands give it near‑human expressiveness, enabling tasks such as:

 

- guided tours  

- reception & concierge work  

- object delivery  

- healthcare assistance  

- retail interaction  

- shoe polishing, folding quilts, pressing elevator buttons  

 

The Q5 is already deployed in Beijing Century Golden Resources Mall, Chengdu Panda Base, and in partnerships with Haier and Lenovo.  

 

The “Tiny‑Waisted Pro” design—narrower than an iPhone—was highlighted in Yahoo Finance for its humanlike silhouette and emotional‑AI interaction.  

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Dimensions & Build

 

- Height: 165 cm  

- Weight: 65–70 kg  

- Mobility: Omnidirectional wheeled base  

- Materials: Aluminum frame + composite + soft‑skin elements  

 

Mobility

 

- Max speed: 1.5–2.0 m/s  

- Navigation:  

  - LiDAR + stereo‑vision fusion  

  - SLAM  

  - Obstacle avoidance  

  - Tilted/wrinkled QR‑code recognition  

 

Degrees of Freedom

 

- Total: 44 DoF  

- Hands: 11 DoF per hand (XHAND Lite / Fairy Hands)  

- Arms: 7‑axis bionic arms  

- Legs: 3 DoF (for posture, not walking)  

 

Manipulation & Payload

 

- Single‑arm payload: 10 kg  

- Deadlift: 10 kg  

- Finger speed: Up to 10 clicks/sec  

- Capabilities:  

  - Delivering items  

  - Reaching high shelves  

  - Squatting to pick up objects  

  - Shoe polishing  

  - Folding quilts  

  - Pressing elevator buttons  

 

Sensors

 

- RGB‑D cameras  

- 3D LiDAR  

- Force‑torque sensors  

- IMU  

- Status display + status lights  

 

Compute & AI

 

- AI Model: ERA‑42 VLA (Vision‑Language‑Action)  

- OS: RobotEra OS + ROS2 + Python/C++ APIs  

- Capabilities:  

  - Humanlike dialogue  

  - 37+ language recognition  

  - Intention recognition  

  - Motion learning from human demonstration videos  

  - Teleoperation (VR, app, gestures)  

 

Battery & Power

 

- Operating time: ~4 hours  

- Battery: High‑performance lithium pack with BMS  

 

Interaction

 

- Humanlike voice engine  

- Multimodal interaction (voice + vision + body language)  

- Status screen + lights  

- Pet‑friendly operation  

 

Applications

 

- Retail & malls  

- Hospitality & hotels  

- Healthcare assistance  

- Cultural tourism  

- Education  

- Research & teleoperation  

- Multi‑robot collaboration (limited)  

 

WHAT IS NOT PUBLISHED

 

- Joint torque values  

- Battery capacity (Wh)  

- IP rating  

- Pricing for enterprise bulk orders  

 

Image: @BrainMaaze

 

COMPANY SOURCE:

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/Gw_BOq22Y3U?si=JKg9prbVWdd50PbX

 

KEY NEWS & COVERAGE

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/Gw_BOq22Y3U?si=JKg9prbVWdd50PbX