Tiangong vs Superman
Compare Tiangong (X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre) and Superman (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Tiangong | Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 27 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 43 | 45 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 1.5 |
| Payload | 5 kg | |
| Max speed | 6 km/h | 12.66 m/s |
| Actuators | electric | in-house high-torque-density PMSM joint motors with planetary reduction / quasi-direct drive |
| Primary sensor | RGB cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR, high-precision IMU, six-axis force/torque sensors | |
| Function | general-purpose humanoid for dynamic locomotion and terrain navigation | experimental platform for dynamic locomotion research |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Status | Pilot | Testing |
Verdict
Tiangong leads on 3 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Tiangong leads on price ($41000 vs 55000), degrees of freedom (27 vs 20) and battery life (4 h vs 1.5 h).
Superman leads on max speed (12.66 m/s vs 6 km/h).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload.
Tiangong
Tiangong is a full-size, fully electric humanoid robot developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid). Unveiled in April 2024, it is the world's first such robot capable of stable running at 6 km/h while navigating slopes and stairs without visual input.
Superman
Unitree's Superman is a prototype humanoid robot developed in just over three months, capable of a 2-meter standing high jump and top speed of 12.66 m/s. It serves as an experimental platform focused on highly dynamic lower-body locomotion without hands or grippers.