Gasgoo Munich- On July 6, Minieye (2431.HK) officially rolled out its Combo end-to-end autonomous logistics solution, debuting a quadruped-wheeled robot developed by its subsidiary, Yaodong Power. By pairing the "Xiaozhu" unmanned vehicle with this new robot, the company has achieved fully autonomous coverage for the first time—spanning from logistics transport to final doorstep delivery.
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China’s logistics sector is currently grappling with a structural dilemma: surging demand colliding with spiraling costs. With labor expenses at the delivery end rising more than 10% annually, and amid hiring difficulties, high turnover, and management challenges, industry profit margins are suffering.
Existing technology, meanwhile, suffers from a clear disconnect. Unmanned vehicles perform well on medium-to-long hauls on open roads but struggle in complex "last-meter" settings like residential compounds and hallways. Traditional wheeled robots lack obstacle-climbing capability, while standard legged robots move too slowly. As a result, most solutions remain in a "semi-automated" phase, still relying on human workers to finish the job.
Central to the Combo solution’s full-scenario rollout, the quadruped-wheeled robot features a hybrid wheel-leg design. On flat surfaces, it relies on wheels for high-speed, stable travel; when facing stairs, ramps, or grass, it autonomously shifts to a legged gait. With tight turning capabilities, it navigates complex environments like industrial parks and residential areas with ease. Equipped with dynamic balance and anti-tip systems, the robot ensures stable cargo transport, enabling precise doorstep delivery and autonomous unloading.
The robot has a maximum payload of 30 kg, capable of clearing continuous 30-centimeter curbs, climbing 80-centimeter single steps, and traversing 45-degree slopes. Its splash-proof body is designed for a wide temperature range of 0–55°C, supported by a battery life of up to two hours.
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Underpinning this solution is Minieye’s technical expertise accumulated over more than a decade in intelligent driving. The Xiaozhu unmanned vehicle has already pioneered "map-free" Level 4 autonomous driving technology and is now operational in 18 cities across China.
Leveraging its proprietary autonomous driving algorithms, Minieye can deploy cross-scenario products with lower costs and faster iteration speeds. This robot launch marks a strategic step in Minieye’s expansion into "Physical AI." From the mass production of L2+ systems to the rapid expansion of its L4 business, the company is unlocking its technical potential to accelerate the transition toward the era of General Physical AI.
