Humanoid robots are widely expected to become a massive market in the years ahead, and the number of companies working in the field is growing fast. Chinese automaker BYD has emerged as one of the notable players in this race.

A new patent published by China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has revealed what BYD's first humanoid robot, developed entirely with its own resources, will look like.

Notable design details in the patent

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Rendered in black and white tones, the robot has a fully humanoid appearance. The head features a rounded, curved form, while the torso, arms and legs are built around a structure with numerous joints.

The design is said to closely resemble the robot model known as “Xiao Di”, which previously made headlines after clues leaked by BYD executives on social media. However, the company has not yet officially confirmed whether the patent belongs to the final production version of Xiao Di.

Xiao Di's technical specifications

According to information previously shared with the press, Xiao Di will stand 1.61 meters tall and weigh 58.5 kg. With 31 degrees of freedom, the robot will be able to move with flexibility close to that of human joints.

Another standout detail is the robot's dexterous hands. Thanks to a 1 mm repeatability positioning precision, Xiao Di will be capable of complex tasks such as grasping objects, interacting through hand and arm movements, and pointing to communicate.