Gasgoo Munich- The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and UBTech have jointly launched the "Tiangong Walker DEX," a full-size research humanoid robot. The unit marks a significant leap in stability, motion control, and the coordination between "cerebellum" and cortex functions for fully autonomous tasks. Positioned as agile, accessible, and versatile, it offers tailored support for four key groups in research and education.
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The "DEX" in its name stands for dexterity, highlighting agility and flexibility. Leveraging a high-degree-of-freedom structure and whole-body coordination, the robot handles high-dynamic tasks—such as vaulting 1-meter obstacles and executing explosive movements—with stability. Its flexible torso and extensive upper-body range allow it to perform delicate operations like kneeling or bending in confined spaces, offering a highly agile platform for research into motion control and humanoid learning.
On the architecture front, the Tiangong Walker DEX establishes a full-stack open-source ecosystem. Its hardware features multiple expansion interfaces designed for scenarios ranging from specialized operations to industrial manufacturing. The software relies on the "Huisikaiwu" general embodied intelligence platform, supporting mainstream protocols like ROS2 and MQTT while offering a low-code environment and a complete toolchain. By opening standardized modules from underlying drivers to upper-layer applications, UBTech supports code-, interface-, and application-level development through a framework built on developer kits, a community hub, and the embodied intelligence platform.
UBTech has rolled out targeted solutions for four specific demographics. Research universities gain access to open algorithm platforms and simulation environments for tackling cutting-edge projects. Applied undergraduate institutions receive modular kits and industry case studies to bolster engineering skills. Vocational schools are equipped with high-reliability physical platforms and standardized training aligned with intelligent manufacturing roles. Meanwhile, global developers get open hardware interfaces and documentation to support rapid prototyping.
Beyond the hardware, UBTech is building a "product plus solution plus service" ecosystem. This includes standardized curricula and lab construction plans, organized competitions and innovation events, authoritative skill certifications, and specialized teacher training. The approach provides comprehensive support across four dimensions: classroom implementation, competitive incentives, talent evaluation, and faculty development.
Using the Tiangong Walker DEX as a catalyst, the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and UBTech aim to drive full-stack open-source collaboration and ecosystem building. The goal is to lower the barrier for secondary development and accelerate the path to commercialization for universities, research institutes, and developers worldwide.
