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Beijing Unveils Semi-Humanoid Robot for Future Lunar Base

3/15/2026

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Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering have developed a semi-humanoid robot for a lunar research station slated for 2035.
Mounted on a wheeled platform, the robot combines mobility with dexterity for construction, maintenance, and experiments.
The design includes a rotating waist and a nimble hand to enable precise manipulation.
The development builds on prior work, including NASA's Robonaut, the first humanoid robot in space, deployed in 2011.

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Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering have developed a semi-humanoid robot for a lunar research station slated for 2035.
Mounted on a wheeled platform, the robot combines mobility with dexterity for construction, maintenance, and experiments.
The design includes a rotating waist and a nimble hand to enable precise manipulation.
The development builds on prior work, including NASA's Robonaut, the first humanoid robot in space, deployed in 2011.