PHYBOT M1

The PHYBOT M1, developed by Beijing Phybot Technology Co., Ltd.—a startup founded by Tsinghua University alumni—represents a paradigm shift in humanoid robotics, emphasizing unprecedented power density and dynamic performance in a full-size electric platform. Launched in November 2025, this 172 cm tall, under-60 kg robot is engineered for heavy-duty tasks in real-world environments, bridging the gap between research prototypes and industrial deployers. Its core architecture revolves around proprietary PhyArc series quasi-direct-drive integrated cycloidal joint modules, which achieve peak joint torques of 530 N·m and burst powers exceeding 10 kW, enabling feats previously reserved for hydraulic systems like Boston Dynamics' Atlas. The M1 boasts 32 degrees of freedom (12 per hand with 5 fingers each), high-torque electric motors, and cycloidal gear drives for backlash-free precision. Structural integrity is provided by an aluminum alloy chassis and composite outer shells, rated IP42 for dust and splash resistance. Mobility specs include a maximum speed of 10 km/h (walking 5 km/h), with demonstrated capabilities in rough terrain navigation, explosive jumps, and acrobatics. Power is supplied via a 72V system with dual swappable 9 Ah batteries, offering over 2 hours runtime per charge. Compute infrastructure features an Intel Core i7 system controller paired with NVIDIA Jetson Orin for real-time AI inference, supporting a ROS2-based Linux OS. Perception suite includes 3D LiDAR for mapping, stereo RGB cameras (2-5 MP each) for depth and vision, and IMUs for balance. LLM integration enables natural language processing, with end-to-end latency of 150-250 ms from perception to action. Safety is prioritized through torque sensing, human-safe speeds, and collaborative design. Iconic demonstrations include the world's first standing backflip by a full-size electric humanoid (39-41 second official demo), T0-class self-righting from ground, single-hand lifting of 20 kg, backpack carrying 50 kg, and stable landings post-flip. These highlight advanced control algorithms for whole-body coordination, reinforcement learning for dynamic balance, and model-predictive control for torque optimization. While specific AI models are proprietary, the stack supports embodied AI paradigms, with vision-language models for task planning and multimodal fusion for environment understanding. Real-world deployments are emerging in early production (limited release, ~$39,000/unit), targeting industrial logistics, heavy object handling, disaster response, robotics research, and academic labs. Viral demos have accelerated partnerships, but widespread history is pending; initial units focus on validation in controlled heavy-lift scenarios. PHYBOT's in-house hardware-software co-design philosophy positions the M1 as infrastructure for AGI-era productivity, outperforming humans in strength-intensive, repetitive tasks while scaling via swappable batteries and modular actuators. Future iterations promise enhanced dexterity and autonomy.