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RobotEra L7

RobotEra L7 is a 171 cm, 65 kg full-size bipedal humanoid with 55 DoF and XHAND1 12-DoF hands, claimed to run the ERA-42 VLA model.

PrototypeAnnounced 2025-07-29Arena rating 1,127
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RobotEra L7, full body
Studio render based on public photos
Height
171cm5′7″Source
Weight
65kg143 lbSource
Payload
20kg44 lbSource
Runtime
Not disclosed
Degrees of freedom
55DoFSource
Top speed
4m/s14.4 km/hSource
1 real photos

RobotEra L7 videos

official and independent footage
This Humanoid Robot Just Gave Me a Massage… | CES 2026 | ROBOTERA L7Independent · KhanFlicks · 8mo ago · YouTube
New Walker S2 AI Robot Breakdown, RobotEra L7 AI News, $45,000 Humanoid RobotIndependent · AI News · 1y ago · YouTube
ROBOTERA: Live Demo 12-DOF Hand & L7 Humanoid RobotIndependent · Marwa ElDiwiny · 10mo ago · YouTube
Ronomics Robot Review: The L7 by RobotEraIndependent · Ronomics · 7mo ago · YouTube

How big is RobotEra L7?

RobotEra L7 stands 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) and weighs 65 kg (143 lb), 4 cm shorter than a 175 cm adult.

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RobotEra L7 specs

official and sourced figures
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)source
Weight65 kg (143 lb)source
Payload20 kg (44 lb)source
RuntimeNot disclosed
Degrees of freedom55 DoFsource
Hand DoF12 DoFsource
Top speed4 m/s (14.4 km/h)source
HandsXHAND1 dexterous hands with 12 active directly driven DoF per hand; five-finger.
Sensorsbinocular vision, 3D LiDAR with 360° field of view, stereo camera, microphones, speaker
Compute80 TOPS (x86) plus 275 TOPS (NVIDIA Orin) according to MERA Robotics catalog.

Price and availability

from evidence pack
No public price
Contact sales

What the RobotEra L7 can do

evidence by capability dimension
Manipulation
Tier 2 · demo

L7 has XHAND1 12-DoF hands and 20 kg double-arm load. Demos described in media show sword dancing with mid-motion grip changes, screw-driving, tearing paper towels, pulling curtains, and a massage at CES 2026.

Autonomy
Tier 1 · spec

ERA-42 VLA model is claimed to drive full-body control. Founder describes hybrid training with teleoperation data. No demo explicitly states autonomous execution; teleoperation_status is not_disclosed for all reviewed L7 demos.

Mobility
Tier 2 · demo

171 cm, 65 kg robot performs 360-degree spins, breakdancing, sword dance with leaps, flips, and stable landings; listed running speed 4 m/s.

Perception
Tier 1 · spec

Binocular vision, 3D LiDAR with 360° FOV, stereo camera, microphones; ERA-42 fuses perception with generative capabilities.

Human interaction
Tier 1 · spec

Speaker and microphone listed; massage demo at CES 2026 indicated by video title only.

Reliability
Tier 1 · spec

Company reports 200 robots shipped across products in 2025 and hundreds more in production; however no runtime, MTBF, or reliability test specific to L7.

Human-environment fit
Tier 1 · spec

Human-sized height 171 cm, weight 65 kg, titanium/carbon fiber build; intended for logistics, industrial, and service roles.

What is proven

source-backed highlights
  • Detailed sword dance description with stable landings and mid-motion grip changes (TechEBlog, 2026-02-14).
  • China Daily reports 360-degree spins, breakdancing, sorting, scanning, screw-driving, paper towel tearing, curtain pulling.
  • Multiple YouTube titles corroborate sword dance and CES 2026 showcase.
  • Detailed specs from MERA Robotics including battery, compute, actuators.

Caveats

read before you trust a demo
  • No official price, pre-order, or retail channel found. MERA Robotics lists L7 as in development and not selling openly yet
  • No autonomy statement in any L7 demo; teleoperation_status not disclosed.
  • No price or public purchase path.
  • No runtime or endurance data.

About the RobotEra L7

summary from sourced evidence

RobotEra L7 is a 171 cm, 65 kg full-size bipedal humanoid with 55 DoF and XHAND1 12-DoF hands, claimed to run the ERA-42 VLA model. It has demonstrated impressive whole-body mobility in media-described videos: 360-degree spins, breakdancing, and a sword dance with leaps and stable landings, plus fine manipulation such as screw-driving, paper towel tearing, and a CES 2026 massage title. However, no L7 demo discloses autonomy, no price or runtime is published, and no named L7 customer deployment exists. Commercial claims of 200 robots shipped are company-wide. Overall, strong kinematic demos but unproven autonomy and accessibility

Evidence log

tiered public claims
T1
L7 is a bipedal humanoid robot using the ERA-42 VLA model to drive full-body 55 degrees of freedom, with 20 kg double-arm load, 4 m/s running speed, 12-DoF dexterous hand, and 360-degree perception.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
L7 is equipped with binocular vision and 3D LiDAR, offering a 360° field of view and full-area perception.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Robot Era has developed ERA-42, a vision-language-action model that fuses perception with generative capabilities.
reputable media · 2025-07-18 · source
T1
Robot Era uses a hybrid approach starting with massive video datasets, then fine-tunes using high-quality teleoperation data.
reputable media · 2025-07-18 · source
T1
L7 is 171 cm tall, 65 kg, built with titanium and carbon fiber, with 55 degrees of freedom, each arm 7 DoF, and hands with 12 DoF between them.
reputable media · 2026-02-14 · source
T2
L7 performed a sword dance with leaps, flips, precise sword control, mid-motion grip changes, and stable landings without wobbles or stumbles.
reputable media · 2026-02-14 · source
T1
L7 datasheet lists 1.71 m height, 65 kg without hands, 31 body DoF, 55 including XHAND1 hands, each arm 7 DoF, 20 kg payload, knee joints peak 400 N·m and 25 rad/s.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Battery capacity is listed as 60 V, 15 Ah, compute as 80 TOPS (x86) plus 275 TOPS (NVIDIA Orin).
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
L7 is in development and not selling openly yet; manufacturer has shown the robot but no open sale.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Robotera officially launched L7, a full-sized bipedal humanoid capable of high-dynamic movement and fine manipulation.
reputable media · 2025-07-29 · source
T2
L7 can perform 360-degree spins, breakdancing, sorting, scanning, screw-driving, tearing paper towels, and pulling curtains.
reputable media · 2025-07-29 · source
T1
Robotera has shipped 200 humanoid robots in 2025, with over one hundred orders in progress and nine of top ten most valuable tech companies as customers.
reputable media · 2025-07-29 · source
T0
No runtime, walking speed, autonomy confirmation, price, or named L7 customer deployment was found in reviewed sources.
missing evidence · 2026-10-29

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RobotEra L7 FAQ

answers from sourced data

How much does the RobotEra L7 cost?

RobotEra has not published a price for the RobotEra L7. Pricing is quoted through sales.

Can you buy the RobotEra L7?

Only as a business customer. RobotEra sells the RobotEra L7 through direct sales contact.

How tall is the RobotEra L7?

The RobotEra L7 is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall according to RobotEra's published specs.

How much does the RobotEra L7 weigh?

It weighs 65 kg (143 lb) according to official specs.

Who makes the RobotEra L7?

The RobotEra L7 is made by RobotEra, based in China.

Sources

11 references
  1. Robot Era L7 · Humanoid Robotics Technology
  2. More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions · KrASIA
  3. Robotera L7 Humanoid Robot Just Wielded a Sword Like it was Born for the Blade Ahead of Chinese New Year · TechEBlog
  4. Robotera L7: specs, price, availability | MERA humanoid catalogue · MERA Robotics
  5. Chinese startup Robotera unveils new humanoid robot · China Daily
  6. Robotera L7 Humanoid Robot Performs Epic Sword Dance ⚔️ | Future of Robotics · YouTube AwesomeTech
  7. Robotera Sword Dance for Chinese New Year — Tradition Meets Technology · YouTube ROBOTERA
  8. You Won’t Believe a Robot Can Performs Sword Dance | Robotera L7 · YouTube OTOFOOTAGE
  9. Robotera showcases L7 Full Size Humanoid and XHAND1 at CES 2026 · YouTube Peter Kappes
  10. Ai Robot RobotEra L7 Humanoid Logistic Workflow. humanoid robots 2026, future robots. · YouTube FAQ_that
  11. This Humanoid Robot Just Gave Me a Massage… | CES 2026 | ROBOTERA L7 · YouTube KhanFlicks