HIVA Haiwa
$ 80 000
The HIVA Haiwa is a 165 cm wheeled humanoid robot from Haier, created as an advanced domestic helper. It features 44 degrees of freedom and dexterous hands, allowing it to integrate with and operate smart home appliances. The robot handles a wide array of chores, from cooking and cleaning to complex laundry tasks like ironing and folding clothes.
Humanoid.Guide skill score: 5/10 This score is calculated as the combined total of Navigation and Manipulation performance.
Specifications and details:
| Availability | Prototype |
|---|---|
| Nationality | China |
| Website | https://www.haier.com/ |
| Degrees of freedom, overall | 44 |
| Degrees of freedom, hands | 12 |
| Height [cm] | 165 |
| Manipulation performance | 3 |
| Navigation performance | 2 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 4 |
| Strength [kg] | ~3–5 kg payload per arm |
| Weight [kg] | 70 |
| Runtime pr charge (hours) | 1 |
| Safe with humans | Yes |
| CPU/GPU | Embedded CPU + AI accelerator |
| Ingress protection | IP20 |
| Camera resolution | N/A |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Smart Home Network, Wi‑Fi |
| Operating system | Linux-based ROS environment |
| LLM integration | Possible via external system integration |
| Latency glass to action | 250–450 ms |
| Motor tech | Electric servo motors |
| Gear tech | Harmonic / planetary gears (assumed) |
| Main structural material | Aluminum alloy frame |
| Number of fingers | 5 per hand |
| Main market | Consumer home use, Home assistance, Home service |
| H.G skill score | N/A |
| Verified | Not verified |
| Walking Speed [km/h] | 2.5 |
| Shipping Size | ~180 × 80 × 60 cm crate (assumed) |
| Color | White |
| Manufacturer | Haier |
Description
Haier Group Corporation introduced the HIVA Haiwa humanoid robot. Haier designed the robot specifically as a versatile domestic helper.10 The company calls the robot the “Housework Terminator.” Therefore, it aims to eliminate daily household chores. HIVA performs a wide range of tasks, including cleaning, folding laundry, and operating complicated kitchen appliances.
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The HIVA Haiwa features a sleek, human-esque design. It stands 165 cm tall and weighs 70 kg. The robot uses a stable, wheeled mobile base instead of traditional legs for movement. This wheeled platform ensures efficient navigation through domestic environments. Moreover, its vertical reach allows it to access objects up to two meters high.
The robot possesses impressive dexterity for household tasks. It includes highly articulated dual arms and hands, offering a total of 44 degrees of freedom. These many joints allow for high-precision motion control. Consequently, HIVA can grip, manipulate, and use household tools and fabrics. The robot successfully performs complex, delicate actions like ironing and folding clothes.
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Currently, engineers train HIVA through remote teleoperation. This process allows the robot to accumulate data and refine its intelligence. Haier plans for HIVA to eventually achieve full autonomy through advanced, cloud-assisted AI. For example, the robot connects seamlessly with the Haier smart home network. This deep integration allows it to coordinate tasks directly with Haier’s own ecosystem of appliances.
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Website: https://www.haier.com/
