Tien Kung 2.0 (Tiangong 2.0, "heavenly craftsman") is the second generation of the full-size bipedal humanoid from the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, also called X-Humanoid. Shown in May 2025, it was meant to move the Tiangong platform from running demos toward industrial work, with stronger arms and hot-swappable batteries. It was succeeded by Tiangong 3.0 in February 2026.
History and launch
The innovation center in Beijing's Yizhuang (E-Town) district unveiled the first Tiangong on 27 April 2024 as an open "mother platform" for the industry. Version 1.2 MAX followed in August 2024, and in April 2025 the Tiangong Ultra variant won Beijing's first humanoid half marathon in 2:40:42.
Tiangong 2.0 made its public debut at the China Beijing International High-tech Expo on 8 to 11 May 2025, where the center described it as a new generation about to be formally released.
Design and technology
According to the center, Tiangong 2.0 added terrain-adaptive walking, a combined two-arm payload of 16 kg and a dual hot-swap battery system aimed at continuous work in factories. At the expo it moved smoothly between standing and walking, talked with visitors and performed tasks coordinating arms and legs.
Earlier, in February 2025, the center demonstrated vision-based walking for the Tiangong family: climbing multi-step stairs and 35 cm steps without pre-scanning, running at 12 km/h, including on snow, and staying upright after hard shoves. A full spec table (height, weight, DoF) for version 2.0 was not published.
Software and AI
The robot runs on the center's Huisi Kaiwu (Wise Kaiwu) platform, which pairs a "big brain" for task understanding with a "cerebellum" for motion. The center also publishes open tools such as the Tien Kung-Lab motion control framework and the RoboMIND dataset.
Applications
X-Humanoid pitched version 2.0 at industry, specialized operations and logistics sorting. The maker's website now presents the Tiangong family for guided tours, security patrols (opening doors, reading gauges) and moving totes in industrial logistics.
Manufacturer
The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid) is based in Beijing's Yizhuang economic development zone and was set up to develop shared technology for China's humanoid industry. At the first Tiangong launch in 2024 it was led by general manager Xiong Youjun. It develops successive Tiangong generations, the wheeled Tianyi and AI models, and runs open-source projects.
Price and availability
No price was given for Tiangong 2.0. In February 2026 the center released its successor, Embodied Tiangong 3.0, with more open hardware and software interfaces, which is the model now offered.
Timeline
- 2024-04 First Tiangong unveiled in Beijing
- 2024-08 Tiangong 1.2 MAX at the World Robot Conference
- 2025-02 Vision-based walking: stairs, 12 km/h running, snow
- 2025-04 Tiangong Ultra wins the humanoid half marathon (2:40:42)
- 2025-05 Tiangong 2.0 shown at the Beijing high-tech expo
- 2026-02 Successor Tiangong 3.0 released
Sources
- 北京人形机器人创新中心携“天工2.0”亮相科博会, X-Humanoid (2025-05-12)
- 北京人形机器人创新中心发布通用人形机器人母平台“天工”, X-Humanoid (2024-04-27)
- 全球首例登百级台阶，雪地奔跑，无惧撞击，“天工”再升级, X-Humanoid (2025-02-17)
- “天工”机器人夺冠！2时40分42秒自主跑完北京亦庄半马, X-Humanoid (2025-04-19)
- 北京人形发布具身天工3.0, X-Humanoid (2026-02-10)
- Embodied Tiangong product page, X-Humanoid (2026-10)
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 one of 4 X-Humanoid models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Who makes the Tiangong robot?
The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, also known as X-Humanoid, in Beijing's Yizhuang district.
How is Tiangong 2.0 different from version 1?
It adds terrain-adaptive walking, a 16 kg combined arm payload and two hot-swappable batteries.
Did Tiangong win the robot half marathon?
Yes, the Tiangong Ultra variant won in April 2025 in 2:40:42.
Is Tiangong 2.0 still offered?
On the maker's site it has been replaced by Tiangong 3.0, released in February 2026.
How much does the X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How do I buy the X-Humanoid Tien Kung 2.0 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: X-Humanoid. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
