Chinese humanoid robot mimics post-work stretches with human-like moves

In the footage, the robot stands in front of a desk and begins a sequence of motions, including raising its arms as if stretching, tilting its head side to side and up and down, pulling its arms toward its chest, twisting its hips, swinging its arms, bending sideways, and curling its arms. Some movements appear slightly stiff, but the gestures closely mimic typical human behavior after a long day.

The CL-3 stands about 5 feet 5 inches (164 cm) tall and features between 29 and 52 degrees of freedom, depending on the source, according to tech site Interesting Engineering.

LimX Dynamics highlights its use of a hollow actuator design combined with high torque-density actuators, which enable enhanced full-body balance and fluid motion. "[The CL-3] now it achieves complex full-body movements in an ultra-stable and dynamic manner," the company stated on LinkedIn.

The robot also features onboard sensors and AI algorithms that allow for real-time terrain perception, enabling it to autonomously navigate complex environments.

Previous videos have shown the CL-3 performing various advanced tasks, including controlled lying down, parallel squats, waist rotations, and lifting itself from the floor.

Founded in 2022, LimX Dynamics positions itself as a "general-purpose robotics company" aiming to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI).

The company focuses on building integrated hardware and software solutions for applications across industrial, domestic, and other sectors.

China’s humanoid robots have recently showcased a range of advanced capabilities. In March, the Unitree G1, developed by robotics firm Unitree Robotics, became the world’s first humanoid to perform a kip-up.

In April, the "Tiangong Ultra" robot from the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center won the first-ever humanoid half-marathon. That same month, a humanoid robot by Dobot was shown independently and delicately preparing a full breakfast in a video demonstration.