China unveiled its 13-foot robot

China's "Neodra Dynamics Robotics" company has invented a humanoid robot for carrying industrial loads with a capability beyond the capacity of current electric machines.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan, quoted by Interesting Engineering, this machine named "Neo 1" which is in the category of 13-foot robots, has combined hydraulic actuators with electric drive systems to provide significant lifting force and perform precise movements.

The Chinese company has unveiled this machine in cooperation with "JD Industrial" at the China International Industry Exhibition 2026. The purpose of designing this robot is to be used in challenging environments where users are faced with heavy loads, dangerous materials or harsh operating conditions.

In the Neo 1 body, there is 41 degrees of freedom of movement, which allows it to perform complex movements. The robot's 39 joints rely on miniature digital hydraulic actuators developed by Neodynamics. Electric drive systems control the two remaining rotational joints in the forearms.

Each hydraulic actuator weighs about 2.2 pounds and reportedly produces several tons of continuous thrust. With the help of its two arms, this system can lift a load of up to 1102 pounds. Despite the emphasis on power, the Neo 1 can also perform activities that require high precision. The manufacturing company claims that the robot can achieve repeatable positioning accuracy of ±0.002 inches. Such specifications make this platform efficient for challenging assembly activities that require precisely controlled movements under heavy loads.

Neodynamics believes that the applications of the robot go beyond the use in the usual factories. This robot can control the assembly of heavy parts and cargo movements in industrial ports. Its hydraulic structure also targets operations where impact, contamination or adverse conditions may challenge traditional robotic systems.

Nuclear units are one of the possible applications of this system.