Xiao Tuo
$ 21 000
Xiao Tuo is a humanoid robot by TOPSTAR designed for research, light industrial tasks, and human-robot interaction. It focuses on stable navigation and practical manipulation, serving as an accessible platform for robotics development rather than a high-performance humanoid.
Humanoid.Guide skill score: 4/10 This score is calculated as the combined total of Navigation and Manipulation performance.
Specifications and details:
| Availability | Prototype |
|---|---|
| Nationality | China |
| Website | https://www.topstarmachine.com/ |
| Degrees of freedom, overall | 30 |
| Degrees of freedom, hands | 3 |
| Height [cm] | 120 |
| Manipulation performance | 2 |
| Navigation performance | 2 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 3 |
| Strength [kg] | 5 |
| Weight [kg] | 40 |
| Runtime pr charge (hours) | 3 |
| Safe with humans | Yes |
| CPU/GPU | Likely ARM/embedded compute + edge AI module (assumed) |
| Ingress protection | No |
| Camera resolution | RGB camera (resolution not stated) + 3-D LiDAR |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, Wi‑Fi |
| Operating system | Linux-based ROS environment |
| LLM integration | Yes |
| Latency glass to action | N/A |
| Motor tech | Electric servo motors |
| Gear tech | Harmonic or planetary gears |
| Main structural material | Aluminum + plastic composites |
| Number of fingers | 2–5 per hand |
| Main market | Industrial R&D, Research & education |
| H.G skill score | N/A |
| Verified | Not verified |
| Walking Speed [km/h] | 3 |
| Shipping Size | N/A |
| Color | White/grey (prototype) |
| Manufacturer | TOPSTAR Group |
Description
Xiao Tuo is a humanoid robot developed by TOPSTAR, a major Chinese robotics and industrial automation company. Designed as a versatile research and industrial-support platform, Xiao Tuo focuses on practical mobility and hands-on interaction with physical environments. The robot has a friendly, compact humanoid appearance, making it suitable for educational demonstrations, robotics R&D, and early-stage human-robot collaboration scenarios.
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While still in its early deployment phase, Xiao Tuo represents TOPSTAR’s ambition to move from factory automation toward next-generation humanoid robotics. It is engineered to carry out basic manipulation tasks and navigate indoor spaces with stability. Rather than aiming for high athletic performance, the robot prioritizes functional reliability and precise control, allowing it to handle routine service, demonstration, and light industrial tasks.
Xiao Tuo uses a modern actuator and sensor suite developed by TOPSTAR’s robotics division. This enables it to perform essential arm and hand movements, maintain balance, and react to simple environmental changes. Although not yet optimized for advanced dexterity or high-speed mobility, it serves as a practical platform for exploring AI-driven manipulation, motion control, and applied robotics in real work environments.
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Given its positioning, Xiao Tuo is designed less as a mass-market consumer product and more as a strategic step toward scalable humanoid solutions for Chinese industry. It provides research institutions, automation companies, and robotics teams with a stable and affordable humanoid platform built to evolve with TOPSTAR’s growing AI and precision machinery ecosystem.
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