Xiao Di
BYD
BYD's first self-developed humanoid robot 'Xiao Di' is a commercial service robot designed for dealership store reception. Standing 161cm tall and weighing 58.5kg with 31 DOF, it features ±1mm dexterous hand precision, 6-dialect + 6-language real-time translation, and 360° environmental perception. Leveraging BYD's EV technology stack (motors, batteries, controls), it debuts at the 'Di Space' experience center in August 2026.
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2026-08-01
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Xiao Di public debut at Di Space
BYD's humanoid robot 'Xiao Di' makes its first public appearance at the Zhengzhou 'Di Space' experience center, showcasing reception, vehicle introduction, and autonomous navigation capabilities.
BYD officially confirms August launch
BYD officially confirmed to media that its humanoid robot will debut in August at 'Di Space'. The teaser poster read: 'Early August, a new friend wants to meet you.'
Executive VP Li Ke confirms robot program
BYD Executive VP Li Ke publicly confirmed the company is developing a humanoid robot, emphasizing EV technology synergy: motors, batteries, and AI capabilities are directly reusable for robotics.
Embodied AI team established
BYD established its embodied AI research team, beginning full-stack development of humanoid robot hardware and software, leveraging its automotive supply chain and manufacturing capabilities.