A wheeled humanoid combines 22 degrees of freedom, mobile manipulation and rapid battery swapping, targeting adaptable automation across logistics, manufacturing, retail and diverse domestic workspaces.
RoboScience has introduced the REX G1, a wheeled humanoid robot designed for logistics, manufacturing, retail and domestic environments. The system combines movement, manipulation and task understanding, with 22 degrees of freedom and a five-second battery swap.
The robot is built to handle changing environments rather than repeat a single fixed process. Its embedded intelligence is designed to understand instructions, plan actions and complete tasks as conditions change, giving it potential for workplaces where activities vary throughout the day.
REX G1 has two degrees of freedom in its head and neck, seven in each arm, two in each wrist, one lifting axis in its chassis and three degrees of freedom in its wheeled chassis. Its two arms can carry a combined load of up to 22 pounds (10kg).
Unlike fixed industrial arms, the robot can move between work areas while continuing to perform walking, lifting and grasping actions. Its adjustable lifting mechanism and two-arm configuration work together during movement, while zero-space control is intended to keep the end effectors stable in confined areas.
The design also focuses on fitting into existing workplaces without requiring major changes to facilities. The robot is about 650mm wide, while its length can be adjusted from 540mm to 900mm. Its height ranges from 1,400mm to 1,700mm, according to the article.
For more precise operation, the REX G1 uses a vision system and a multimodal model. Visual information and language are combined so the robot can interpret physical environments, understand instructions and translate them into coordinated actions.
The approach points towards more adaptable automation, particularly for workplaces where tasks, objects and operating conditions change frequently.
