Chinese robotics player PNDBOTICS turned his head at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai (WAIC 2025) and introduced the full-size humanoid Adam for the first time with its data collection counterpart Adam‑U.
Standing at about 1.67 m with a degree of freedom of approximately 1.67 m, it features cutting-edge DRL and mimicking learning algorithms, and was impressed by the human-like movement of liquids.
Adam ‑ U is a 31‑ Dof fixed platform built in collaboration with Noitom and Inspire, aimed at high-precision motion capture and AI training. However, Adam U, who appeared at the event, also had legs.
Recently, humanoid robot Adam surprised the Chinese crowd, performing Keytar live with the band Hu Yutong, a surprising blend of music and robotics.
AI will be the stage
The video posted by the company shows PNDBotics making its grand debut at WAIC 2025, featuring the highly anticipated joint appearance of the two robots.
The footage highlights the sophisticated design, synchronized movement, and the synergy between humanoid hardware and advanced AI systems. This is a shocking showcase of robotics innovation and cutting-edge AI integration.
“From real-time motion capture demos to inspiring dance battles, the robots have surprised the crowd and have achieved cutting-edge robotics with unforgettable energy and accuracy,” reads the YouTube video's description.
Adam-U is an advanced data collection platform developed in collaboration with Noitom Robotics and Inspire Robots. The robot, which was announced last week, was scheduled to be officially released at WAIC 2025. Adam-U is now available for pre-order for $45,000.
Built for AI research and training, it integrates Noitom's PNLINK motion capture suit and Inspire's RH56E2 6-DOF Dexterous Hand to form a robust end-to-end ecosystem. The Adam-U has 31 degrees of freedom, including a two-dorf head, a 6-Dof hand, a three-dorf waist with a braking system, and a binocular vision system for human-like perception.
It can perform tasks such as manipulating objects, hanging clothes, and even dancing, as well as supporting learning to reinforce and imitate. With an adjustable height (1.35-1.77 m) and weighing 134 pounds (61 kilograms), the Adam-U offers accuracy and safety on a stationary platform.
According to PNDBOTICS, Adam-U has improved ease of use and flexibility by evolving from the 2023 Adam Lite model, making it ideal for labs, academic institutions and intelligent robot development.
Dynamic Mobility Engineering
Meanwhile, Adam is a 132 pound (60 kilogram) humanoid robot with a height of 1.6 meters developed by PNDBOTICS for its height and accuracy.
Equipped with 25 patented semi-direct drive (QDD) actuators that can provide torque of up to 360 nm, Adam achieves smooth and powerful movement.
Pndbotics claims that its arms have five degrees of freedom and three at the waist, allowing for balanced posture and clever maneuvering, while the feet contain a sensitive actuator for stable movement.
The modular design and biomimetic torso allow for human-like whole body motion.
The real-time network and Intel I7-based PND control unit ensure accurate limb adjustments with Adam's full stack control system. Without visual input, it moves and balances like a person thanks to its unique reinforcement learning system trained using large data sets and simulations.
Since the project was launched in June 2023, the PNDBOTICS team has been working to strengthen Adam's feet and optimize the actuators for dynamic situations such as mixed or uneven space. High-precision motion capture was added to the public dataset, and motion data was specifically tailored to satisfy Adam's structure.
The company claims that the improvement will allow Adam to complete challenging tasks with more precision. Its modular actuator design also makes it easy to adapt to service applications and facilitate maintenance.
