China launches six-armed robot

Mr. Wei Chang introduces the 6-arm robot at the forum. Photo: Humanoids Daily .

On December 5, at the Greater Bay Area New Economy Forum 2025 in Guangzhou, Midea introduced MIRO U, a machine they call a “super humanoid robot”. This is the world’s first product with wheels, legs, and six arms, designed to undertake complex industrial tasks and high-performance automation.

The robot represents a marked departure from traditional humanoid designs. While it still has a human-like head and torso, it sits on a wheel-leg-like platform and has six bionic arms, a design choice Midea says “transcends the limits of human physiology.”

Miro U is an upgraded version of Midea's previous wheeled humanoid robot, and will soon be put into production. The older model works alongside autonomous mobile machines (AMRs), one-armed four-wheeled robots, Kuka robot systems, and human workers.

Wei Chang, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Midea, confirmed that Miro U is the third generation humanoid robot in the company's product line. The company developed the technology entirely in-house.

The robot's design logic is based on multi-dimensional collaboration. Miro U uses its lower arms to support heavy components, while its upper arms perform delicate tasks such as assembling or tightening components.

Miro U is equipped with 6 mechanical arms, moving wheels and a flexible detachable head. Photo: Weibo.

The robot is capable of rotating 360 degrees in place and lifting vertically with stability. This allows flexibility in all directions, while humans have to rotate their entire body. In addition, the end-effectors can be quickly attached and removed, allowing for almost instantaneous switching between tools.

Midea is moving quickly from the prototype stage to real-world testing. The company confirmed that MIRO U will be put into operation at its Wuxi Advanced Washing Machine Factory before 2026.

According to Humanoids Daily, this is not a general-purpose deployment because the robot is assigned a specific target. Midea said MIRO U will improve efficiency in changeover and production line adjustment by 30%. The robot does not need to rest, and can do the work of 3 pairs of hands at the same time. By automatically regulating the production beat rate, Midea hopes to demonstrate the feasibility of complex automation in flexible manufacturing environments.

Through the move, Mr. Wei clarified Midea's two-pronged robot strategy. The Miro (industrial) line focuses on heavy-duty capacity, high precision, and factory environments.

Meanwhile, the Meila (service) line is designed for commercial and home use. The company said robots in this line are in the final testing phase and are expected to be able to perform tasks such as operating coffee machines or navigating retail spaces. Midea plans to introduce the Meila line into its stores to help guide customers from 2026.

The company said it will continue to invest in artificial intelligence and robotics. Large-scale deployment of humanoid robots remains a key priority in Midea's long-term strategy.

In the billion-people market, Unitree has just launched the first humanoid robot on wheels, equipped with the ability to observe, manipulate and self-learn. Dobot's new $1,000 robot dog is emerging as one of the smartest robot pets on the market.

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