TETRABOT 01: The Explosion-Proof Humanoid Robot Redefining Industrial Safety

In a powerful leap toward safer industrial environments, TETRABOT 01—developed by TETRABOT, a robotics company based in Nanjing, China—is now actively replacing humans in one of the most dangerous sectors of factory work: high-voltage power rooms.

Designed to operate in explosive and hazardous environments, TETRABOT 01 is an explosion-proof humanoid robot purpose-built for high-risk tasks. Previously, human workers had to manually enter these rooms, risking their safety daily. Now, thanks to advanced robotics, those risks are being removed from the equation.

TETRABOT 01 is not only rugged but remarkably versatile. It comes equipped with a multi-functional tool box containing over a dozen interchangeable end effectors—ranging from electric drills and saws to precision grippers. These tools can be swapped autonomously depending on the task at hand, making the robot highly adaptable in unpredictable work scenarios.

Mobility-wise, TETRABOT 01 travels on wheels for smooth navigation across industrial floors. Its extendable body can reach up to 2.2 meters in height, allowing it to access elevated components with ease, and its load capacity exceeds 25 kilograms—more than enough to handle most maintenance or installation tasks.

At HouseBots, we view TETRABOT 01 as a clear example of how humanoid robots are shifting from novelty to necessity—especially in roles that pose real risk to human life. While many robotics applications have focused on comfort or convenience in domestic spaces, the industrial sector may well be the proving ground where the real value of humanoid robotics first takes root.

Humanoids like TETRABOT 01 show that the era of robotic first responders in high-risk environments isn't just coming—it's already here.