DR01 is the first bipedal humanoid from DEEP Robotics of Hangzhou, best known for its Jueying line of inspection quadrupeds such as the X30 and Lite3. Unveiled in August 2024, it serves the company as a platform for AI training and locomotion research rather than a production product.
History and launch
DEEP Robotics showed the DR01 at the World Robot Conference in Beijing (21-25 August 2024). In the demo it climbed stairs, walked over steel bars and kept its balance while being pushed and pulled, and the company said it would run a series of AI training sessions on the robot.
It was later followed by the DR02, an industrial humanoid with full-body IP66 protection and an operating range of -20 to 55°C.
Design and hardware
DEEP Robotics says the DR01 walks at over 1.6 m/s, handles 18 cm steps, 25-degree slopes and uneven ground, and quickly regains balance after slipping or being shoved. It uses the company's own joints: lightweight J60 units and high-torque J100 units, which DEEP Robotics also sells as components.
The company has not officially published the DR01's height, weight or degree-of-freedom count; figures in third-party catalogues are not confirmed by its own materials.
Software and AI
The robot fuses proprioception with environmental perception and walks using a learned controller that couples sensing and control. DEEP Robotics calls it an embodied AI explorer: a platform for training models on large datasets so the robot can generate new behaviours as environments and tasks change.
Manufacturer
DEEP Robotics (Hangzhou Yunshenchu Technology) is based in Hangzhou and builds quadrupeds, humanoids and robot components. Its quadrupeds are used in power plants, factories, construction sites, tunnels and emergency response. It holds China's national Specialized and Sophisticated "Little Giant" status.
Price and availability
DEEP Robotics has not priced the DR01 or offered it for general sale; prices on third-party sites are estimates.
Timeline
- 2024-08 DR01 unveiled at World Robot Conference, Beijing
- 2025 Successor DR02 industrial humanoid with IP66 rating
Sources
- Humanoid Robot DR01, DEEP Robotics (2026)
- Deep Robotics DR02, DEEP Robotics (2026)
- China's own Tesla Optimus? Beijing's ambitions in humanoid robots on full display at expo (SCMP, reposted), DEEP Robotics / South China Morning Post (2024-08-26)
- DEEP Robotics unveils first humanoid robot at World Robot Conference in Beijing, Robotics 24/7 (2024-08-29)
- About us, DEEP Robotics (2026)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 175 cm the Deep Robotics DR01 is taller than 68% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- Its weight of 55 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 2 Deep Robotics models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Who makes the DR01?
DEEP Robotics of Hangzhou, maker of the X30 and Lite3 quadrupeds.
How fast does DR01 walk?
Over 1.6 m/s, according to the company.
Can you buy a DR01?
There is no public offer or price; it is a research platform.
What replaced the DR01?
The DR02, an industrial humanoid rated IP66 for rain and dust.
How much does the Deep Robotics DR01 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Deep Robotics DR01. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Deep Robotics DR01 available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How tall and heavy is the Deep Robotics DR01?
Height: 175 cm, weight: 55 kg.
How do I buy the Deep Robotics DR01 through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: Deep Robotics. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
