Midea officially unveiled its next-generation humanoid robot, the Miro U, at an event in Guangzhou, China. The robot stands out as the world’s first robot with a six-arm, wheel-foot design and was specifically developed for complex industrial tasks and high-efficiency automation.
Aims to Increase Factory Efficiency by 30%
The Miro U is an upgraded version of Midea’s wheeled humanoid robot, which began operations at its Jingzhou factory in August. The previous model worked side-by-side with autonomous mobile robots (AMR), single-arm four-wheeled robots, Kuka robot systems, and human workers. The new Miro U will soon join this setup to further enhance operational efficiency.
Midea Vice President and CTO Wei Chang confirmed that the Miro U is the third-generation model in the company’s humanoid robot line. The robot aims to multitask and improve factory automation efficiency.
The Miro U supports vertical lifting and 360-degree rotation capabilities. It features six bionic mechanical arms with high-precision control and quick-change end-effector modules for various tasks. Midea developed the robot’s entire technology stack entirely in-house.
Midea plans to deploy Miro U at a high-end washing machine factory in Wuxi by the end of 2025. The robot is expected to improve takt time and increase production line setup efficiency by up to 30%.
Wei Chang also outlined the broader roadmap for Midea’s humanoid robot program:
- Miro Series (Industrial Focus): Focused on heavy-duty capabilities, high precision, and factory environments, this series has completed three iterations.
- Mila Series (Commercial and Residential Focus): This series, aimed at commercial and residential environments, is currently in final testing. Midea aims to launch Mila robots in offline experience stores in 2026 for customer guidance and interactive product demonstrations.
The company stated that it will continue to invest in artificial intelligence and robotics, and that the large-scale deployment of humanoid robots remains a key priority in Midea’s long-term strategy.
