Ti5Robot YAOGUANG: Chinese humanoid platform for industry and development

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Shanghai-based Ti5Robot Technologies is building the YAOGUANG humanoid platform with 20–40 kg payload, modular joint modules and a bionic hand. A tracked model for future industrial pilots in the EU.

# Ti5Robot YAOGUANG: Chinese humanoid platform for industry and development When people hear "Chinese humanoid", they usually think of Unitree G1 or XPeng Iron. But the Chinese humanoid robotics market is much broader — and one of the most interesting companies outside the mainstream is **Ti5Robot Technologies Co., Ltd.** from Shanghai. Their humanoid platform **YAOGUANG** combines proprietary electric drives, modular joint modules and a bionic hand into a platform that could be interesting for **industrial pilots and development projects**. > **TL;DR:** Ti5Robot YAOGUANG is a dual-arm humanoid robot with 20–40 kg payload, arm span up to 2 m and 7 degrees of freedom per arm. The company positions itself as a manufacturer of **robotic hardware** — drives, joints and components — not just a robot brand. For ROBOTio, this is a tracked platform for **EU industrial pilots**, subject to confirmation of availability and service for Europe. --- ## Who is Ti5Robot Technologies Ti5Robot Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Chinese technology company **founded in 2020** in Shanghai. Unlike many Chinese humanoid start-ups that position themselves primarily as a brand of a specific robot (Unitree G1, XPeng Iron), Ti5Robot positions the company as a **manufacturer of advanced robotic hardware and underlying technologies** for embodied intelligence and general automation. Ti5Robot's portfolio includes: - **Electric drive units** (motors for robotic applications) - **Integrated joint modules** (PRO joint modules) — modular joints with integrated drive, control and sensing - **EBLM collaborative robots** — lightweight industrial cobots - **Humanoid robots** — YAOGUANG platform - **Exoskeletons** for industrial applications - **Intelligent bionic hand** — standalone product The company exhibits at **HANNOVER MESSE 2025** and **China Robots Conference** — two of the most important industrial robotics trade fairs. --- ## YAOGUANG — humanoid platform specifications Ti5Robot's main humanoid product, **YAOGUANG**, is a dual-arm humanoid with the following characteristics: **Construction** - **Modular and integrated** platform — entire robotic body built from Ti5Robot's proprietary components - **Lightweight electric construction** — low weight enables higher useful load and safer interaction with humans - Option for custom configuration for different scenarios **Arms** - **Span up to 2 metres** — covers the working zone of a typical assembly line or palletising station - **7 degrees of freedom per arm** — comparable to industrial cobots or the human arm - High accuracy and repeatability (communicated, specific values to be verified) **Payload** - **20–40 kg dual-arm** depending on configuration — among the **higher in the commercial humanoid segment** - For comparison: Apptronik Apollo has 25 kg payload, Tesla Optimus Gen 2 ~20 kg, Unitree G1 ~3 kg - Key parameter for industry (handling, palletising, assembly) **Sensing** - **Binocular camera vision** — stereoscopic depth perception - Tactile sensors in bionic hand fingers - No LiDAR (vision-first philosophy) **Bionic hand** - Ti5Robot developed an **intelligent bionic hand as a standalone product** - Modular — can be used outside YAOGUANG (custom integration, research) - Goal: **fine manipulation** — grasping small objects, tool operation, repeatable precision --- ## What makes Ti5Robot interesting **Six reasons** to track the platform: ### 1. Strong focus on robotic hardware Drives, joints, weight and force control are among the **key limits** to deploying humanoids in real operations. Ti5Robot builds the company on developing proprietary electric drives and joint modules — meaning it has deep know-how in what is currently holding back the entire industry. ### 2. Modular and lightweight construction Ti5Robot's communication emphasises **modularity, integration and low weight**. This is important for operational deployment: - Lower weight = lower energy consumption - Better safety when interacting with humans - Easier integration into existing operations ### 3. High payload (up to 40 kg) Dual-arm payload of 20–40 kg is **above average** in the commercial humanoid segment. For industrial scenarios (parts handling, palletising, assembly), payload is a key parameter. ### 4. Bionic hand as standalone product **Fine manipulation** is a long-standing challenge in robotics. Ti5Robot addresses it as a modular solution usable outside their humanoid — expanding the business model and potential for custom integrations. ### 5. Wide portfolio (cobots, exoskeletons) Besides humanoids, Ti5Robot has **collaborative robots (EBLM)** and **industrial exoskeletons**. For a company looking for robotic solutions, this means **one supplier for different scenarios** — from a cobot on the production line through an exoskeleton for a warehouse worker to a humanoid for a future pilot. ### 6. Participation in key events **HANNOVER MESSE 2025** and **China Robots Conference** — Ti5Robot presents at leading industrial robotics trade fairs, increasing the platform's visibility and credibility in the eyes of B2B buyers. --- ## Comparison with other humanoids | Parameter | Ti5Robot YAOGUANG | Unitree G1 | Apptronik Apollo | UBTECH Walker S2 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Origin** | 🇨🇳 China / Shanghai | 🇨🇳 China | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇨🇳 China | | **Payload** | **20–40 kg** | ~3 kg | ~25 kg | ~50 kg | | **DoF arm** | **7 DoF / arm** | 7 DoF / arm | 6+ DoF | 6+ DoF | | **Bionic hand** | **Proprietary product** | EDU version 7 DoF | Apptronik proprietary | UBTECH proprietary | | **Status** | Tracked · verify EU | Commercially available | Pilot Mercedes | Mass production | | **Price** | On request | 16,000 – 73,900 USD | ~50,000 USD target | 180,000 USD | | **EU service** | To be verified | EU distributors | Pilot only | EU distributors | **Key YAOGUANG strength**: combination of **high payload**, **modular hardware** and **bionic hand** — suitable for a company wanting a **custom industrial pilot** rather than an out-of-the-box product. **Key questions for EU deployment**: current commercial availability in Europe, delivery, technical documentation, SDK, service model, certification (CE, EMC, safety) and actual capabilities under specific tasks. These things must **always be verified directly with the manufacturer** before commitment for any tracked Chinese robot. --- ## Possible deployment scenarios in the EU If Ti5Robot YAOGUANG becomes available in the EU with European service, the following scenarios are particularly relevant: - **Industrial pilots** — development and testing in real operations - **Research and development** — universities, R&D centres, technical schools - **Handling** — parts, materials, boxes, palletising - **Demo scenarios** — showrooms, exhibitions, B2B presentations - **Bionic hand in fine manipulation** — special use-case (laboratories, assembly of small components) - **Components (joint modules)** — if Ti5Robot sells components, they may be interesting for companies' own robotic projects - **Cobots + exoskeletons** — complementary solutions to the humanoid --- ## Recommended approach — process, not model As with other tracked models, we recommend **following the process**: | Step | Action | |---|---| | **STEP 01** | **Describe the process** — task, frequency, environment | | **STEP 02** | **Film the work action** — video + photo | | **STEP 03** | **Assess feasibility** today vs. future | | **STEP 04** | **Compare available robots** — Unitree, Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Ti5Robot, GEORGE | | **STEP 05** | **Verify for Ti5Robot** — EU availability, service and certification | This approach ensures you choose a robot based on **specific needs**, not manufacturer marketing. --- ## Related content on ROBOTio - [Ti5Robot YAOGUANG — product page](/ti5robot-yaoguang) — complete specifications, status, process assessment form - [Humanoid robot models](/modely) — complete overview of available platforms - [Humanoid comparison](/srovnani-modelu) — interactive comparison of all robots - [Robotisation for businesses](/robotizace) — from audit to pilot - [GEORGE](/george) — Czech tracked model for industry --- ## Sources - **Ti5Robot Technologies Co., Ltd.** — platform manufacturer - **HANNOVER MESSE 2025** — trade fair presentation - **China Robots Conference** — industry event - **2026 market data** — The Robot Report, Humanoid Index --- 📧 **[email protected]** · 📞 **+420 608 486 486** · 🌐 **[robotio.cz](/)**

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  • ti5robot
  • yaoguang
  • humanoid robots
  • china
  • shanghai
  • modular robotics
  • industrial robotics
  • bionic hand
  • joint modules
  • tracked model

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