WIRobotics has pulled the curtain back on ALLEX, a humanoid robot that doesn’t just lift, grip, or move. It reacts. Designed to behave with human-level control and precision, ALLEX made its public debut at Korea University of Technology’s Robot Innovation Hub, where it flexed not just power, but restraint.
ALLEX brings real-world control to robotics
Short for “ALL-EXperience,” ALLEX is engineered to handle contact and force like a person would. It can sense pressure changes as light as 100 gram-force, even without tactile sensors. Each hand delivers up to 40 Newtons of force with fine motor precision, making it effective in tasks that demand delicacy over brute strength.
Its motion system includes 15 degrees of freedom and an advanced arm built with over 10x less friction than most collaborative robots. That means smoother motion, lower inertia, and more fluid interaction, whether it’s pouring a drink or handing someone a tool.
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Not just lightweight, smartly designed
ALLEX isn’t built for warehouse grunt work. It weighs just 1.5 pounds per hand and 11 pounds from the shoulder down, but can lift 3 kilograms with one hand. ALLEX outperforms bulkier bots like Figure 02 and DIGIT by using strength over sheer mass.
Instead, ALLEX prioritizes nuanced control. A gravity compensation system from waist to torso reduces energy loss and mechanical stress, allowing it to move naturally under high load without wearing itself out.
Why ALLEX could change the game
A few features help ALLEX stand apart from its rivals:
- Responds to small physical stimuli with no tactile sensors
- Modular body parts for flexible deployment
- Smooth motion from ultra-low friction joints
- Precision grip with high lifting power
- Built for home, health, and collaborative use
Built for humans, not just factories
Where robots like DIGIT focus on warehouse logistics, ALLEX goes where humans live. Its slim, modular frame and intelligent response system make it ideal for eldercare, home automation, and collaborative tasks that require care, not just capability.
WIRobotics has already outlined plans to use ALLEX in manufacturing, healthcare, and household support. The aim is clear: make a robot people can trust around people.
ALLEX is more than motion; it’s perception
WIRobotics isn’t working alone. It’s collaborating with RLWRLD to boost machine learning and AI behavior, and with institutions like MIT, KIST, and Maxon to push the tech deeper. The long-term goal? A modular humanoid anyone can use by 2030.
“ALLEX doesn’t just copy how humans move; it senses, adjusts, and responds to the world in real-time,” said CTO Yong-Jae Kim. “This is robotics for everyday life.”
Forget heavy payloads and warehouse repetition. ALLEX is built for presence. And that changes everything.
