Spaceo M1

The Spaceo M1, developed by Muks Robotics, an innovative AI humanoid robotics company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Pune, India, represents a significant milestone in affordable, practical service robotics. Launched in March 2025 following the Spaceo Pro industrial variant, the M1 is a wheeled social humanoid designed for human-centric environments such as reception areas, retail stores, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, and malls. Measuring 167 cm in height, 480 mm wide, and 450 mm deep at neutral position, it weighs between 45-65 kg (sources vary), ensuring a sturdy yet approachable presence at eye level for most adults. Its wheeled base enables a maximum speed of 7.2 km/h (2 m/s), prioritizing stability and efficiency over bipedal locomotion, which allows for reliable navigation in crowded spaces without the energy drain of legged systems. At the heart of Spaceo M1's capabilities is the proprietary FusionMax Omni-Modal AI stack, a Vision-Audio-Language-Action (VALA) model boasting 2 billion optimized parameters, trained extensively on real-world data. This on-device, Linux-based multimodal LLM fuses inputs from an RGB camera, 3D LiDAR for depth perception and SLAM, a four-microphone array for voice localization and noise cancellation, and tactile sensors on grippers and body for feedback. Running on an Intel Core i5 processor with 16 GB RAM and 500 GB SSD, augmented by an NVIDIA GPU module for accelerated inference, FusionMax enables low-latency, offline operation. It processes visual scenes for object recognition and path planning, audio for multilingual speech-to-text (supporting Indian languages and English), and proprioceptive data to generate coherent responses, emotional expressions via facial LEDs, natural dialogue, and precise manipulations. The AI excels in long-form conversations, emotion recognition, domain-specific knowledge injection, and autonomous task execution, with open APIs for customization and OTA updates via WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity. Mechanically, the robot features 16 degrees of freedom across neck, torso, and dual arms (6 DOF per arm with 650 mm reach), driven by electric servo actuators equipped with dual encoders for sub-millimeter precision and harmonic/cycloidal gearboxes for torque efficiency. Hands have 10 fingers for dexterous gripping. Lifting capacity is rated at 20-60 kg per arm (100 kg peak on trunk/load carrier), suitable for handling luggage, medical supplies, or retail stock. The aluminum frame with composite skins provides durability, while ingress protection details are unspecified but safe for human interaction. Power is supplied by a battery offering 4+ hours of runtime, charged via a 25V 10A system, with local fan cooling for thermal management during intensive AI compute or mobility. As of December 2025, Spaceo M1 remains in early production with pre-orders starting at approximately $11,000, targeting mass-market accessibility. Real-world deployments are nascent; demos showcased at events like the India Today Conclave and upcoming International Humanoid Summit at IIT highlight capabilities in greeting, assistance, and restocking. No large-scale customer case studies are public, but pilots in Indian hospitality and healthcare are implied, addressing labor shortages. Gen 2 and Gen 3 iterations are in development, promising enhanced autonomy and integration. Muks Robotics' focus on cost-effective, AGI-like physical intelligence positions Spaceo M1 as a pioneer for emerging markets, bridging the gap between research prototypes and deployable service robots.