Midea has unveiled Miro U, its new humanoid robot that stands out with a six-armed wheel-leg design. The robot will increase efficiency in industrial automation and reduce cycle times on production lines.
Midea took a remarkable step in the field of industrial automation by introducing its new generation humanoid robot Miro U at an event held in China. The company emphasizes that this model, developed entirely by its in-house engineering team, adopts a six-armed wheel-leg hybrid design for the first time in the world. Designed to handle complex workflows, Miro U adapts to production processes requiring both high-precision manipulation and rapid positioning.
Will Increase Efficiency in Factories
The new robot is an advanced version of the previous wheeled humanoid model Midea commissioned at its Jingzhou factory in August. The old model worked alongside autonomous mobile robots, single-armed four-wheeled robots, Kuka robotic systems, and human workers. With the commencement of Miro U, the efficiency level of this ecosystem is expected to increase significantly.
Midea’s Vice President and CTO Wei Chang stated that Miro U is the third-generation model of the company’s humanoid robot series. The robot uses six biomechanical arms equipped with vertical lifting, 360-degree rotation capability critical for the production line, and rapidly interchangeable end-effector modules for different operations. Wei underlined that the entire technology stack, from software to mechanics, was developed in-house. The company plans to deploy Miro U at its high-end washing machine factory in Wuxi by the end of 2025. With this integration, the goal is to shorten cycle times, known as “takt time,” and achieve up to a 30% efficiency increase in line adjustment processes.
Wei Chang also shared the general roadmap of Midea’s humanoid robot strategy. The industrial-focused Miro series has completed three consecutive generations. In parallel, the Mila series, prepared for commercial and home use, has reached the final testing stage. The company says Mila models will be used in physical experience stores for tasks such as customer guidance and interactive product demonstration by 2026.
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