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02Robot Types & Products

Meet the robots: body types from robot arms to humanoids, and the notable models you’ll see on the market. · 179 terms

  1. 2.1The robot-arm family10
  2. 2.2Wheels, legs, and mobile manipulation9
  3. 2.3Types of humanoid robots6
  4. 2.4Other forms, by use case9
  5. 2.5Robot arms used in research20
  6. 2.6Bimanual and mobile manipulation rigs15
  7. 2.7Humanoid robots abroad40
  8. 2.8Quadrupeds abroad and more8
  9. 2.9Humanoid robots in China47
  10. 2.10Quadrupeds in China and more15

2.1The robot-arm family

Starting with the most common robot: the robot arm, and its variants in factories, labs, and on desktops.

2.2Wheels, legs, and mobile manipulation

A robot arm stays put; this section covers how robots move — wheels, legs, and arms mounted on a moving base.

2.3Types of humanoid robots

Add a torso and two arms to bipedal legs and you get a humanoid; they vary by height, lower body, and looks.

2.4Other forms, by use case

Shifting from looks to purpose: service and special-purpose robots beyond industry, plus flying, bio-inspired, and soft robots.

2.5Robot arms used in research

Now for specific models: the robot arms that show up most often in papers, plus other options in the same class.

2.6Bimanual and mobile manipulation rigs

Building platforms from those arms: bimanual teleop rigs, research mobile bases, and bases combined with arms for mobile manipulation.

2.7Humanoid robots abroad

Starting with humanoids from outside China: from ASIMO to today’s star startups, plus newcomers, home robots, classics, and open-source projects.

2.8Quadrupeds abroad and more

Beyond humanoids: quadrupeds from companies like Boston Dynamics, plus specialized robots for warehouses, surgery, and more.

2.9Humanoid robots in China

Back to China: leading firms like Unitree and AgiBot first, then national teams, crossover entrants, and other rising players.

2.10Quadrupeds in China and more

Finally, Chinese quadrupeds: mainly Unitree’s line from A1 and Go2 to B2, plus a few other makers.

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