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70 000 USD

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Robotera

ROBOTERA Q5 is a wheeled humanoid service robot with a slim, human-like build, natural voice interaction in 37+ languages, and dexterous hands for light physical tasks in hotels, retail, and healthcare settings.

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Specifications and details:

Availability In production
Nationality China
Website https://www.robotera.com/
Degrees of freedom, overall 44
Degrees of freedom, hands 22
Height [cm] 165
Max speed (km/h) 6
Strength [kg] 10
Weight [kg] 70
Runtime pr charge (hours) 4
Safe with humans Yes
CPU/GPU N/A
Ingress protection N/A
Camera resolution Stereo RGB cameras + Mid-360 LiDAR
Connectivity Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
Operating system Proprietary EraAI platform (ROS-compatible, SDK available)
LLM integration Yes — preloaded with DeepSeek LLM, supports custom RAG knowledge bases
Latency glass to action N/A
Motor tech High-precision bionic 7-axis joints; direct-drive actuation in hands
Gear tech Harmonic drive actuators
Main structural material Aluminum and polymer composites
Number of fingers 10 (5 per hand)
Main market education, healthcare, Hospitality, retail, tourism
Color White and Black
Manufacturer Robotera

Description

RobotEra introduced the Q5 as a wheeled humanoid robot built for service settings. The company designed it with a distinctly slim waist, which earned it the nickname “Tiny-Waisted Pro.” This design choice gives the robot a more human-like silhouette than most service robots on the market. As a result, people often find its presence more approachable and less mechanical. The Q5 moves on a wheeled base rather than walking legs, which keeps it stable indoors. Meanwhile, its upper body mirrors human proportions closely, including an expressive face and articulated arms. This combination lets the robot greet people, gesture naturally, and hold a more lifelike interaction.

Q5 relies on an AI-powered voice system to talk with people naturally. It understands more than 37 languages, so it can serve a wide range of visitors. Because of this, hotels, museums, and hospitals can use one robot across many types of guests. The robot also draws on large language model technology to hold context-aware conversations. Therefore, it can answer questions, offer directions, or simply chat in a friendly tone. Its dexterous hands add another layer of usefulness beyond talking. For instance, it can hand over items, gesture during a conversation, or assist with light physical tasks. Altogether, these features let Q5 work as a guide, receptionist, or companion in busy public spaces.

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Underneath its human-like upper body, Q5 uses a wheeled platform paired with LiDAR sensors. This setup helps the robot map its surroundings and avoid obstacles as it moves. Consequently, Q5 can navigate hallways, lobbies, and crowded rooms without constant supervision. It also runs for more than four hours on a single charge, which supports long shifts. In addition, operators can teleoperate the robot through VR headsets or sensor gloves when needed. This gives staff a way to step in for delicate tasks or unfamiliar situations. Over time, Q5 also learns from recorded demonstrations, refining its movements through data rather than manual reprogramming.

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Q5 belongs to RobotEra’s growing family of humanoid robots, which also includes the full-size L7 and the research-focused M7. Together, these robots share core components, so improvements in one model often carry over to the others. This shared foundation helps RobotEra lower development costs while still tailoring each robot to a different job. For Q5 specifically, the focus stays on service roles rather than heavy industrial work. Still, the underlying platform keeps evolving as the company gathers more real-world data. RobotEra, a Tsinghua University spin-out, positions Q5 as part of a broader push to bring humanoid robots into everyday commercial spaces. As adoption grows, the company expects the robot’s skills to expand well beyond its initial guide and greeter roles.

Website: www.robotera.com

 

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