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Haier
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Summary:
Haier has launched its first household-humanoid robot, designed to serve as an intelligent assistant within the home. With voice, gesture and appliance-control capabilities, the robot represents Haier’s push into smart-home robotics and signals a broader shift in how consumer brands are investing in humanoids for everyday use.
Editorial:
When an appliance giant like Haier steps into the world of humanoid robotics, it changes the conversation from industrial labs to living rooms. The newly unveiled Haier Household Humanoid Robot is not just another bipedal machine—it is built to integrate seamlessly with Haier’s smart-home ecosystem, managing climate, appliances, energy use and more through natural voice and gesture commands.
At the product reveal, Haier described the robot as a “central hub for home intelligence” rather than a traditional autonomous bot. Tasks on display included coordinating the refrigerator, washing machine and vacuum, dynamically adjusting settings, and offering intuitive prompts like “Dinner’s ready” or “Laundry cycle complete.” This domestic focus sets Haier’s humanoid apart from industrial-grade platforms that aim for factories or warehouses.
Technically, the robot features a humanoid form factor similar in height and silhouette to other consumer prototypes, with sensors for voice and gesture recognition. Haier’s manufacturing scale gives it a clear advantage if it chooses to mass-produce—and early speculation suggests pricing aims to bring humanoid robots closer to mainstream households. Its integration across Haier’s global appliance network—serving over a billion users worldwide—offers a distribution edge few competitors can match.
Still, there are open questions. Reviewers note that current demos involve full tethering and remote control rather than full autonomy. The maturity of its motion-planning, fine-manipulation and self-charging capabilities remain unverified. Also, with appliance brands entering the humanoid market, the question becomes less “Can we build a humanoid?” and more “Can we create one that truly adds value at home?”
For now, Haier’s move amplifies a trend: household-ready humanoids are shifting from concept to possibility. As this wave rises, the robot ecosystem may expand not only around logistics and industrial use but around everyday living—at home, in comfort, and at scale.
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Specifications:
PHYSICAL
Height: ~165 cm
Weight: ~45–55 kg
Body Type: Lightweight service humanoid
Design: Smooth, friendly, human‑safe exterior
MOBILITY
Locomotion: Bipedal walking
Walking Speed: ~1.0 m/s
Terrain: Indoor, flat surfaces
Navigation: Autonomous mapping + obstacle avoidance
Navigation Rating: 3/5
MANIPULATION
Arms: Lightweight, safe actuators
Hands: 3–5 finger variants depending on model
Payload: 1–2 kg per arm
Manipulation Rating: 2/5
Capabilities:
Light object handling
Appliance interaction
Gesture‑based communication
SENSORS
RGB Cameras
Depth Cameras
Thermal Sensors (for human detection)
Microphone Array
Touch Sensors
IMUs
Full‑body proprioception
AI & COMPUTE
AI System: Haier Smart Home AI + cloud integration
Capabilities:
Natural language conversation
Smart‑home control
Facial recognition
Emotion detection
Multi‑modal interaction
Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, IoT protocols
ACTUATORS
Type: Low‑force, human‑safe electric actuators
Motion Style: Smooth, slow, expressive
SMART‑HOME INTEGRATION
Full compatibility with Haier’s IoT ecosystem
Appliance control (AC, washing machine, fridge, etc.)
Home monitoring
Voice‑activated routines
USE CASES
Smart home assistant
Retail & customer service
Hospitality
Elderly support
Reception & guidance
Image: XRoboHub
Company Source:
Haier Group – Humanoid Robotics Division
Key News & Coverage:
Haier Unveils Humanoid Robot for Smart Home Integration at CES 2026
Haier’s Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Household Assistance and Appliance Connectivity
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/haier-humanoid-robot-smart-home
Haier Expands AI Ecosystem with Humanoid Robot for Domestic Use
https://www.techradar.com/news/haier-expands-ai-ecosystem-with-humanoid-robot-for-domestic-use