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Haier

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Description

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  

https://www.haier.com/global/  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

Haier Unveils Humanoid Robot for Smart Home Integration at CES 2026  

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/haier-unveils-humanoid-robot-for-smart-home-integration-at-ces-2026-302654812.html

 

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