Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid)ChinaTiangong Ultra
Tiangong Ultra is a bipedal humanoid research prototype from Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid), standing 1.8 m and weighing 55 kg (or 52 kg per BaiduWiki).
Tiangong Ultra videos
official and independent footageHow big is Tiangong Ultra?
Tiangong Ultra stands 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) and weighs 55 kg (121 lb), 5 cm taller than a 175 cm adult.
Tiangong Ultra specs
official and sourced figures| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)source |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb)source |
| Payload | Not disclosed |
| Runtime | Not disclosed |
| Degrees of freedom | Not disclosed |
| Hand DoF | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | 3.33 m/s (12 km/h)source |
| Hands | No hand or manipulation specifications found for Tiangong Ultra. |
| Sensors | Real-time vision for perceptual walking (company claim via Mike Kalil), Visual perception sensors, high-precision IMU, six-dimensional force sensors (reported for Tiangong platform by BaiduWiki), Head-mounted LiDAR and abdominal camera for 50 ms environment updates (reported for Tiangong platform by BaiduWiki) |
| Compute | No compute details for Tiangong Ultra. BaiduWiki mentions 550 TOPS for Tiangong 1.1 PRO and 2070 TOPS for Tiangong 3.0, but these are not Ultra. |
Price and availability
from evidence packWhat the Tiangong Ultra can do
evidence by capability dimensionNo direct manipulation evidence for Tiangong Ultra found. The Tiangong platform series claims applications in logistics sorting and special operations, but Ultra is focused on running and locomotion.
BaiduWiki states that at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games 100m final, Tiangong Ultra was the only competitor using a fully autonomous navigation system with no manual remote control. The half-marathon race likely also involved autonomous operation but was not explicitly stated in TechNode.
Strong mobility evidence: won the world's first humanoid half-marathon (21 km in 2:40:42), climbed 134 stairs continuously, ran on snow, slopes, gravel, and grass, maintained balance when pushed and hit with 10 kg weight, and achieved sprint records (9.39s 100m). Top speed 12 km/h.
Company claims real-time vision for dynamic step adjustment (perceptual walking) without pre-scanned 3D maps. BaiduWiki mentions head-mounted LiDAR and abdominal camera for 50 ms environment updates for Tiangong platform.
No evidence of human interaction capabilities for Tiangong Ultra. The Tiangong series includes interactive versions (1.2 MAX) but Ultra is focused on athletic performance.
Completed half-marathon (21 km) in 2:40:42 with three battery swaps. Climbed 134 steps continuously. No long-term reliability data published.
Humanoid form factor, 1.8 m tall, 55 kg, air-cooled joints, demonstrated walking/running on varied outdoor terrain (grass, gravel, slopes, snow).
What is proven
source-backed highlights- Won world's first humanoid half-marathon (21 km in 2:40:42) per TechNode and BaiduWiki.
- Climbed 134 stairs continuously and maintained balance when pushed/hit (Mike Kalil).
- Sprint times of 9.39s, 8.86s, 8.64s for 100m reported in video titles and BaiduWiki.
- Fully autonomous navigation claimed for 2025 100m sprint (BaiduWiki).
Caveats
read before you trust a demo- Autonomy claimed for 2025 100m sprint (BaiduWiki) but no intervention logs or independent audit. Half-marathon autonomy not dis...
- No manipulation dexterity or hand specs.
- No battery capacity, runtime, payload, or compute.
- No independent verification of sprint times or autonomy.
About the Tiangong Ultra
summary from sourced evidenceTiangong Ultra is a bipedal humanoid research prototype from Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid), standing 1.8 m and weighing 55 kg (or 52 kg per BaiduWiki). It won the world's first humanoid half-marathon in April 2025 (21 km in 2:40:42) and has demonstrated climbing 134 stairs, navigating rough terrain, and sprinting 100m in reported times as low as 8.64s. However, autonomy is only claimed, manipulation and endurance specs are unknown, and the robot is not for sale. Strongest evidence is the half-marathon win with media coverage; weakest is missing manipulation, commercial deployment, and verified autonomy
Evidence log
tiered public claimsGuides about the Tiangong Ultra
Tiangong Ultra alternatives
all alternatives →| Robot | Status | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype | Not for sale | ||
| Purchasable | $125,000 | ||
| Purchasable | From CN¥158,000 | ||
| Commercial deployment | Not public | ||
| Purchasable | Reported $70,000 | ||
| Purchasable | Not public |
Tiangong Ultra FAQ
answers from sourced dataHow much does the Tiangong Ultra cost?
Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid) has not published a price for the Tiangong Ultra. It is not offered for sale to the public.
Can you buy the Tiangong Ultra?
No. The Tiangong Ultra is not sold to the public.
How tall is the Tiangong Ultra?
The Tiangong Ultra is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall according to Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid)'s published specs.
How much does the Tiangong Ultra weigh?
It weighs 55 kg (121 lb) according to official specs.
Who makes the Tiangong Ultra?
The Tiangong Ultra is made by Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid), based in China.
Is the Tiangong Ultra autonomous or teleoperated?
Public demos of the Tiangong Ultra are marked "unknown" in our evidence review. Treat promotional footage as unverified unless the company states how it was controlled.
Sources
9 references- Beijing hosts world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots · TechNode · TechNode
- Beijing’s Tiangong Upgraded as Humanoid Robot Prepares for Race Day · Mike Kalil
- When the humanoid robot TianGong Ultra from the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center crossed the.. - MK · 매일경제
- Tiangang · BaiduWiki
- 🔥🤖 8.64 Seconds! This Robot Just Beat the Human 100m Record Time! #robot #AI #humanoidrobot · YouTube XRoboHub
- Tiangong Ultra: Chinese humanoid robot trains for half marathon · YouTube CGTN
- Full race: Chinese humanoid robot runs 100m in 9.39 seconds, breaks Bolt's record · YouTube CGTN
- Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs 100m in 8.64s (Tiangong Ultra) · YouTube VOLT CHINA
- Chinese Humanoid Robot Tiangong Ultra Breaks Its Own Record, Running 100m in 8.86 Seconds · YouTube Yicai 第一财经