"Tien Kung," a #humanoid robot developed by the National and Local Co-built Embodied Artificial Intelligence Robotics Innovation Center, has achieved a world’s first by successfully climbing 134 outdoor stairs with 35cm-high steps, reaching the highest point of the Haizi Wall… pic.twitter.com/yUfxxHPNN6
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) February 17, 2025
Real-time perception is incorporated into Tien Kung’s movement algorithms, in contrast to previous humanoid robots that relied on pre-scanned 3D models and had trouble navigating irregular terrain. This is a breakthrough in humanoid robots by enabling smooth, collision-free multi-level stair navigation.
For humanoid robots to go from research labs to practical applications, their mobility in complicated situations must be improved. “Tien Kung”‘s technology may allow for widespread deployment in harsh environments like hilly regions, icy landscapes, and disaster relief efforts.