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RobotEra

RobotEra is a Beijing humanoid startup whose XBot platform pairs strong bipedal mobility with some of China's most advanced dexterous hands.

Humanoid Dexterous Hand Beijing
星动纪元

Humanoids with leading dexterous hands

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Company Overview

  • RobotEra, founded by researchers from Tsinghua, builds the XBot humanoid platform emphasizing whole-body control and dexterous manipulation.
  • Its XHand dexterous hands are among the most advanced in China, enabling fine object handling.
  • The company collaborates with leading research institutions and has attracted strong funding.

Key Facts

Full NameBeijing Xingdong Jiyuan (RobotEra)
Chinese Name北京星动纪元科技有限公司
Founded2023
HeadquartersBeijing, China
Core ProductsXBot, XHand dexterous hands
StatusTop-tier humanoid research startup

Actuators & Sensors

  • Self-developed high-torque joint actuators and force-controlled hands.
  • Whole-body motion control for dynamic walking and manipulation.
  • Vision, tactile and proprioceptive sensing.

Supply-Chain Analysis

  • RobotEra designs actuators and hands in-house, with reducers from domestic suppliers.
  • Tsinghua robotics research heritage drives algorithm advantage.
  • Component localization keeps cost competitive.

Competitor Comparison

Versus AgiBot (dexterous hands): RobotEra emphasizes research-grade whole-body control; AgiBot focuses on industrial scale-up. Verses Unitree: RobotEra is more manipulation-first than mobility-first.

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