Summary:

 

Shenzhen-based Leju Robotics has launched the fifth-generation KUAVO 5 humanoid robot and its wheeled variant, KUAVO 5-W, marking a major leap in industrial automation. With a modular design that allows swappable limbs and locomotion modes, KUAVO 5 is engineered for factory floors, logistics hubs, and smart homes. The launch follows Leju’s $200M pre-IPO funding round and signals its intent to scale humanoid deployment across China’s industrial landscape.

 

Editorial:

 

They don’t just walk—they roll, swap limbs, and adapt to the task at hand. Leju Robotics’ KUAVO 5 and KUAVO 5-W represent a new generation of humanoid systems designed not for spectacle, but for service. In a three-minute launch video, KUAVO 5 is seen navigating an automotive plant, manipulating tools, and transitioning seamlessly between bipedal and wheeled locomotion. The robot’s modular architecture allows users to reconfigure its arms, legs, and mobility base depending on the environment—whether it’s a warehouse, smart home, or public-facing role.

 

This isn’t a lab prototype. It’s a production-ready platform backed by $200 million in funding and deployed in real-world scenarios. Leju’s collaboration with Huawei and China Mobile on 5G-A integration means KUAVO can operate with low latency and high concurrency, enabling multi-tasking and human-machine collaboration at scale.

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 168 cm  

- Weight: 55 kg  

- Design Intent: Industrial, service, and research humanoid with modular mobility  

- Construction:  

  - Aluminum + composite frame  

  - Modular limbs and hands  

  - Bipedal (KUAVO 5) or wheeled (KUAVO 5‑W) lower body  

- Developer: Leju Robotics (Shenzhen, China)  

- Debut: Fifth‑generation launch (2025–2026 cycle)  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion:  

  - KUAVO 5: Full bipedal walking  

  - KUAVO 5‑W: Wheeled mobility  

- Max Walking Speed: 1.39 m/s (KUAVO 5)  

- Capabilities:  

  - Obstacle avoidance  

  - Stand‑up‑from‑fall  

  - Running (100 m capability listed)  

  - Stair walking  

  - Jumping and landing  

 

Note: No incline, step height, or turning‑radius metrics published.

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: 40 DOF  

- Hands: 10 DOF per hand (5‑finger hands)  

- Legs: Full bipedal DOF (KUAVO 5)  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: High‑torque electric actuators  

- Capabilities:  

  - Dynamic whole‑body motion  

  - Precision industrial manipulation  

 

Note: Joint‑speed and torque for KUAVO 5 specifically are not published.

 

Manipulation

- Total Payload: 20 kg  

- Arm Payload: 10 kg per arm  

- Capabilities:  

  - Sorting  

  - Object handling  

  - Light industrial tasks  

  - Research‑grade manipulation  

 

Note: No grip‑force data published.

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

- RGB + depth perception  

- Obstacle detection  

- Environmental awareness  

- Sensor fusion for locomotion and manipulation  

 

Note: No camera resolution, FOV, IMU specs, or tactile‑sensor layout published.

 

Compute & AI

- Operating System: KaihongOS (OpenHarmony‑based)  

- Capabilities:  

  - Real‑time control  

  - AI processing  

  - Multimodal sensor fusion  

  - Imitation‑learning framework  

  - Large‑model integration support  

 

Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS or memory specifications published.

 

Battery & Power

- Runtime: 8 hours  

- Power Source: Electric  

- Charging: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Cloud‑assisted AI  

- Real‑time communication stack  

- Research‑grade interfaces  

 

Note: No Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G details published.

 

Applications

- Industrial automation  

- Logistics and warehouse tasks  

- Intelligent service  

- Education and robotics training  

- Embodied‑AI research  

- Home‑task simulation environments  

 

Pricing

- $38,000 (KUAVO 5)  

 

Leju Robotics has NOT published:  

- Step height  

- Max incline  

- Turning radius  

- Grip force  

- Joint torque (for KUAVO 5)  

- Joint speed  

- Camera resolution  

- Depth sensor type  

- IMU specifications  

- Battery capacity (only runtime published)  

- Charge time  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)  

 

Image: XRoboHub

 

Company Source:

 

Leju Robotics – Kuavo 5/5‑W Official Database Entry  

https://humanoid.press/database/www-humanoid-press-database-leju-kuavo-5-industrial-humanoid-robot/  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- Leju Launches Kuavo 5 Modular Humanoid Robot After $200M Funding  

https://mikekalil.com/blog/leju-kuavo-5-humanoid-robot/  

 

- Kuavo‑5 Humanoid Robot by Leju Robot – Humanoid.guide Profile  

https://humanoid.guide/product/kuavo-5/