Database · Humanoid Robots

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
Robotera
Robotera — China Robotics Insider company profile
星动纪元

Humanoids with leading dexterous hands

Official site ↗

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

Data Snapshot

Full NameBeijing Xingdong Jiyuan (RobotEra)
Founded2023
HeadquartersBeijing, China
Core ProductsXBot, XHand dexterous hands
Market PositionRobotEra is a Beijing humanoid startup whose XBot platform pairs strong bipedal mobility with some of China's most advanced dexterous hands.
StatusTop-tier humanoid research startup

Products & Specs

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

Key Customers & Applications

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

Recent Milestones

  • 2023 — Founded in Beijing
  • Today — Top-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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does RobotEra do?

RobotEra (星动纪元) is a Chinese robotics company focused on XBot, XHand dexterous hands. It is part of China's fast-growing robotics ecosystem, which spans industrial, service and humanoid robots.

How does RobotEra fit into China's robotics industry?

China's robotics sector is broad and competitive. RobotEra focuses on XBot, XHand dexterous hands, competing with domestic peers and international companies through cost, integration and speed.

Where is RobotEra based?

RobotEra (星动纪元) is headquartered in Beijing, China, China.

Related Reading