Beihang University's Tiangong

Beihang University's Tiangong is a humanoid robot developed by one of China’s top aerospace and engineering institutions, designed to advance China’s capabilities in intelligent robotics. Tiangong—meaning "Heavenly Palace"—emphasizes high-performance motion control, real-time visual processing, and human-like dexterity, aiming to function in complex environments including research labs, industrial testbeds, and educational platforms. With a modular design and support for AI integration, Tiangong is part of China’s broader push to lead in next-gen robotics, reflecting Beihang University’s dual focus on cutting-edge R&D and national innovation strategy.

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The HouseBot Rating is calculated by combining a robot’s Navigation and Manipulation performance, each rated on a 5-point scale.

Tiangong – Navigation Score: 3/5
Navigation ability is evaluated by how consistently the robot handles a range of mobility tasks, including:
• Avoiding obstacles in real time
• Recovering from a fall independently
• Completing a 100-meter dash
• Ascending and descending stairs
• Executing jumps with safe landings

Tiangong – Manipulation Score: 3/5
Manipulation is scored based on how reliably the robot performs tasks requiring dexterity and precision, such as:
• Sorting and organizing items in warehouse settings
• Performing light assembly tasks on a production line
• Handling kitchen duties like loading and unloading dishwashers
• Folding laundry with minimal guidance
• Executing fine-motor tasks, such as threading a needle