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The SE01, on the left, and the newly introduced PM01 humanoid robot. Supply: EngineAI Robotics
Rarely does a week pass without a new company entering the fray to commercialize humanoid robots in 2024. EngineAI Robotics has introduced the PM01, touted as a lightweight, highly dynamic, and fully open humanoid robot.
The Shenzhen, China-based company beforehand showcased its SE01 humanoid robot in October. The SE01 was notable for its inclusion of a neural network and a “pristine” gait, as depicted in the accompanying video.
The SE01 has been released internationally and is available for global gross sales since December. There exist both a commercial framework and a scholarly approach when it comes to this topic, making it accessible in 24 forms. Until March 31, 2025, all variations will be available at a uniform price of 88,000 yuan (approximately $12,000 USD). During this period, buyers of the business model will acquire enhanced rights to the intellectual property model.
While some analysts predict a price tag of $20,000 to $30,000 for Elon Musk’s Optimus robot, most humanoid robots currently available on the market lack the capabilities and functionality that would justify such a high cost.
PM01 humanoid builds on SE01
The PM01 robot stands at 1.38 meters (4.5 feet) in height, with a weight of approximately 40 kilograms (88 pounds). It features 24 degrees of freedom, allowing it to move at a pace of up to 2 meters per second. (4.4 mph). The advanced robotics system enables 320-degree waist rotation, allowing for complex movements, coupled seamlessly with mechanical and human-like walking modes developed in collaboration with EngineAI.
“Drawing upon superior optical motion-capture expertise and a seamless neural network architecture, this robot is designed to accurately mimic human movement, thereby rendering it incredibly versatile across diverse environments.”
Compared to its predecessor, the PM01 boasts superior features, seamless compatibility, elevated dynamic efficiency, increased energy reserves, and robust hardware stability, according to EngineAI. The robotic’s computing suite leverages the X86 architecture and high-performance modules to facilitate seamless cross-platform algorithm deployment and drive utility growth.
The PM01’s management interface was impressed by the renowned capabilities of EngineAI. The core display seamlessly integrates diverse features, enabling customers to effortlessly submit instructions and enter information as needed.
Twelve months ago, China’s National Native Joint Humanoid Robotic Innovation Centre launched a data-sharing initiative to support local developers. According to reports, Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information is aiming to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2025.
Firms are increasingly turning to the open-source community for software development, leveraging platforms like and , among others. New York College’s Robotic Utility Fashion initiatives aim to facilitate the generalization of robotic training.
EngineAI Robotics pursues ’embodied intelligence’
EngineAI Robotics unveiled a slew of achievements in 2024, including the introduction of three innovative humanoid robotic designs. Its proprietary neural network expertise and advanced understanding of human gait patterns set it apart from rivals.
Additionally, the company highlighted its in-house development of advanced powered joints, sophisticated algorithms, and custom proprietary modules, which have enabled it to deliver nearly 100 products within a remarkably short five-month period.
By 2024, EngineAI had secured seed funding, having already garnered $4.5 million in investments, according to PitchBook.
The corporation has announced the rollout of PM01 as a significant milestone on its path to achieving growth objectives by 2025, “continuing the trajectory of embodied intelligence and laying the groundwork for the Artificial General Intelligence era.”
