TM Xplore I is a humanoid from Taiwan's Techman Robot, a maker of cobots with built-in vision. It pairs a humanoid upper body with a wheeled mobile base and runs on an NVIDIA Jetson Thor module. It debuted at NVIDIA GTC in March 2026.
History and launch
Techman Robot unveiled TM Xplore I at NVIDIA GTC 2026 (press release dated 18 March 2026) alongside its new "See · Think · Act" brand strategy. It was developed with Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT) and NVIDIA. At the booth it took orders from visitors and delivered coasters to them.
Design and technology
TM Xplore I has a humanoid torso and arms on a wheeled base, which Techman says provides high stability and dexterous manipulation. Onboard compute is an NVIDIA Jetson Thor module. Techman has not published dimensions, weight, degrees of freedom or payload.
Software and AI
The robot runs a vision-language-action (VLA) model with multi-sensor fusion and autonomous navigation. Motion paths are validated in NVIDIA Isaac Sim digital twins, depth perception uses NVIDIA FoundationStereo, and dexterity training draws on NVIDIA Isaac GR00T.
Under Techman's "Dual AI Engines" strategy the humanoid and its TM AI Cobots share one intelligence layer, so skills developed on the humanoid can gradually move to cobots already on production lines.
Applications and deployments
Techman targets high-precision work in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics assembly and automotive production. In August 2026, during Automation Taipei, it hosted a VLA workshop with NVIDIA for six Taiwanese universities including NTU, NYCU and NTHU, using TM Xplore I as a research platform. No commercial deployments have been announced.
Manufacturer
Techman Robot is based in Taoyuan, Taiwan, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (4585.TW). It is known for cobots with built-in cameras and AI vision. Scott Huang is chief operating officer.
Price and availability
No price or sales date has been announced.
Timeline
- 2026-03 TM Xplore I unveiled at NVIDIA GTC 2026
- 2026-08 VLA workshop with NVIDIA and six universities at Automation Taipei
Sources
- Techman Robot at GTC 2026: Unveils new AI strategy and humanoid robot TM Xplore I, Techman Robot (2026-03-18)
- Techman Robot collaborates with NVIDIA to bring together Taiwan's humanoid robotics research community, Techman Robot (2026-08-21)
- Techman Robot at Automate 2026, Techman Robot (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
- It is the only Techman Robot model in the catalogue and one of 1 humanoids from Taiwan.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Does TM Xplore I walk?
No, it has a humanoid torso on a wheeled base.
What computer does TM Xplore I use?
An NVIDIA Jetson Thor module.
What is TM Xplore I for?
Precision tasks in semiconductor, electronics and automotive manufacturing.
How much does TM Xplore I cost?
No price has been announced.
How much does the Techman Robot TM Xplore 1 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Techman Robot TM Xplore 1. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Techman Robot TM Xplore 1 available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How do I buy the Techman Robot TM Xplore 1 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: Techman Robot. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
