Tag: Nexo

At the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC 2026), Galaxea officially unveiled Nexo, its new-generation flagship wheeled-arm humanoid robot. Unlike the many bipedal humanoid products at the conference that emphasized dynamic stunts—such as running, jumping, or handstands—Nexo was designed from the outset to focus on industrial productivity. As the core hardware platform within Galaxea’s “1+3+N” next-generation productivity brand strategy, it joins the bipedal model Kengo and the developer platform Lemo to form a comprehensive product matrix, targeting structured indoor environments such as warehousing and logistics, industrial manufacturing, e-commerce retail, and commercial services.

At a time when the industry is widely enamored with bipedal humanoids, the integrated wheeled-arm solution offers a more pragmatic path toward industrialization: a wheeled chassis ensures mobility stability and long battery life, while an anthropomorphic upper body with dual arms enables flexible manipulation, balancing operational efficiency with versatile grasping capabilities. Nexo is also one of the few humanoid robots at WRC to demonstrate a complete, real-world workflow—encompassing packing, sorting, and assembly. This marks a shift for embodied AI from mere exhibition-floor demonstrations to stable deployment and sustained value creation at industrial workstations. ## I. Hardware Platform: A Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility for Long-Duration, Continuous Operation

Key Hardware Specifications (Officially Released)

• Degrees of Freedom (DoF): 30 (coordinated movement across arms, shoulders/neck, torso/waist, and an integrated wheeled chassis)
• Payload Capacity: Max. 10 kg per arm; 20 kg peak combined payload for both arms
• Control Precision: Force control precision of 0.1 N; repeatability of 0.1 mm
• Endurance: 8-hour standard runtime; supports three energy replenishment methods—autonomous recharging, fast charging, and battery swapping—enabling 24/7 shift operations
• Mobility Configuration: Integrated, agile wheeled chassis capable of turning and maneuvering in tight spaces; suitable for navigating narrow aisles in warehouses, workshops, and retail stores
• Control Scheme: Whole-body force-position coordinated control with real-time multi-joint linkage; ensures fluid motion and balanced force application during complex, multi-step, dual-arm collaborative tasks

The system design follows the “Intelligence-Defined Hardware” philosophy; the hardware’s electromechanical dynamics and precision metrics are matched with an in-house developed embodied foundation model. The robot is not merely a standalone mechanical shell but the physical execution terminal for an embodied large model. It balances heavy-duty tasks—such as tote handling—with precision operations like 3C component fastening, flexible carton folding, and small-item sorting, embodying the “blend of rigidity and flexibility” highlighted by the manufacturer.

Compared to traditional stationary industrial robotic arms, Nexo features a mobile chassis, freeing its operational range from fixed locations. Compared to bipedal humanoid robots, the wheeled chassis offers a simpler structure, lower maintenance costs, and superior stability; this significantly reduces the risks of falling or downtime due to maintenance during continuous operation, making it better suited for large-scale enterprise deployment.

II. Embodied Intelligence System: Model-Driven Operations with Autonomous Error Correction

Nexo is natively compatible with the G-series embodied foundation models developed in-house by Xinghaitu (StarMap). Leveraging a joint vision-language-action model and a world model for coordinated scheduling, it executes a complete closed-loop process comprising task decomposition, environmental perception, motion planning, and autonomous adjustment in response to anomalies. On-site demonstrations showcase complete, real-world operational workflows—including item picking, bag opening and packing, sealing, and component assembly. During testing, variables such as misaligned materials and obstacles are intentionally introduced; the robot autonomously detects these deviations and adjusts its grasping posture rather than relying on fixed scripts. When operational anomalies occur, data from human interventions automatically feeds back into the model, creating a closed-loop data cycle—”real-world operation → anomaly logging → model fine-tuning → iterative deployment”—that continuously enhances robustness in complex scenarios.

The complete hardware and software stack is delivered to industrial clients and supports multi-robot collaborative scheduling. Multiple Nexo units can coordinate to handle assembly-line sorting and material transfer, meeting the cluster-operation needs of warehouse micro-fulfillment centers and flexible factory production lines. Additionally, a supporting development toolchain is provided, allowing enterprise clients to fine-tune models using their own operational data and rapidly adapt to industry-specific workflows.

III. Key Application Scenarios

1. E-commerce and Express Warehousing: Shelf picking, tote handling, and product packing/sealing; suitable for small-item sorting in micro-fulfillment centers. Official test data indicates a single unit can handle high-volume parcel throughput.
2. Flexible Industrial Manufacturing: Assembly of 3C electronic components, screw driving, and material loading/unloading; 0.1mm positioning accuracy meets precision assembly requirements.
3. Retail and Commercial Services: Store restocking, merchandise organization, and front-of-house material delivery.
4. Corporate Internal Logistics: Office building document delivery, material transfer, and assistance with environmental inspections.

In terms of positioning, Nexo targets structured indoor floor environments, with flat, hard surfaces being the optimal setting. It is not designed for stairs or uneven, complex terrain; such complex, unstructured environments are handled by Kengo, a bipedal robot from the same product family. This clear division of labor between the two products avoids hardware redundancy and unnecessary costs. ## IV. Product Highlights

1. Industrialization-Oriented & Scalable Delivery: StarMap has already achieved the delivery of over a thousand model-driven robots this year and possesses mature experience in full-system engineering and after-sales maintenance. Nexo is not a laboratory prototype but is designed for commercial enterprise deployment;
2. Balancing Heavy-Duty Capability with Flexible, Precise Operation: Features a dual-arm payload capacity of up to 20kg combined with 0.1N compliant force control. A single unit covers both material handling and assembly needs, reducing equipment procurement costs for enterprises;
3. Long-Lasting Battery Life & Flexible Recharging: Offers 8 hours of standard runtime and three recharging modes, supporting 24/7 continuous factory shifts and aligning with real-world production schedules;
4. Complete Closed-Loop Embodied AI System: Delivers an integrated package comprising foundation models, the robot hardware, development tools, and data iteration pipelines; supports customer-specific fine-tuning and features robust multi-robot collaborative scheduling capabilities;
5. Differentiated Wheeled-Arm Configuration: Offers superior stability and lower maintenance costs compared to bipedal solutions, making it a better fit for B2B customers focused on return on investment (ROI).

V. Current Limitations & Areas for Validation

1. Pricing and delivery timelines have not yet been fully disclosed; the final procurement cost will directly determine the adoption threshold for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
2. Defined Operational Scope: Suitable only for flat, structured flooring; unable to autonomously navigate steps, mud, or complex obstacles, resulting in lower environmental versatility compared to bipedal humanoids;
3. Limited Public Information: Details regarding optional dexterous hands and expansion interface specifications are scarce; the ability to customize end-effectors relies on the further maturation of the supporting ecosystem;
4. Real-World Performance: Long-term all-weather failure rates, total service life, and spare parts maintenance costs remain to be verified through long-term field deployments by customers;
5. Target Market: Current strengths lie in standardized operations; open-ended creative interaction and non-pre-programmed complex household tasks are not among Nexo’s design goals, and the product is not aimed at C-end home users.

VI. Review Summary

At a time when competitors in the humanoid sector are vying to showcase dynamic bipedal performance, StarMap’s Nexo wheeled-arm humanoid robot returns to the fundamental essence of the industry: the core value of a robot lies in reliably generating productivity, not in performing on stage. Leveraging a mature integrated wheel-arm configuration, 30-degree-of-freedom whole-body coordinated control, and a proprietary G-series embodied base model, Nexo bridges the gap between model simulation and large-scale real-world deployment, demonstrating clear potential to replace human labor in structured environments such as warehousing and flexible manufacturing. As the core hardware product driving the “1+3+N” strategy, it works alongside the Kengo bipedal humanoid and the Lemo maker platform to address three distinct market needs—commercial applications, complex environments, and R&D—with a clearly defined product portfolio.

In the short term, Nexo is an operational robot designed for enterprise procurement, prioritizing reliable delivery and a strong return on investment. From a long-term perspective, as embodied models undergo continuous iteration and the ecosystem of dexterous end-effectors matures, wheeled-arm humanoids are poised to become a mainstream solution for flexible automation in factories and front-end warehouses, truly bringing general-purpose embodied intelligence to industrial workstations.