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Mercury X1

Built by Elephant Robotics · China· Launched 2023

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Elephant RoboticsRaised US$14.1M across 1 recorded roundOpen company

#74 of 116 ranked Humanoid robots (279 listed)

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RoboScore

57.8/ 100

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On sale15%100/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%30/100
Specs on file11%100/100
Funding15%79/100
Company age4%50/100
Other robots5%66/100
News15%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet
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Overview

Mercury X1 is a humanoid robot made by Elephant Robotics. It is 118 cm tall and weighs 55 kg.

Flagship features

  • High-performance direct drive motors
  • 67 TOPS computing power
  • Supports various operating systems and programming languages
  • Equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen
  • Includes a variety of sensors for advanced functionality

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Full bipedal
Bipedal
No

25% of humanoid robots have it

Jetson Orin Nano SUPER 8GB
LIDAR, Ultrasonic Radar, 2D Vision
Yes

41% of humanoid robots have it

No

26% of humanoid robots have it

No

4% of humanoid robots have it

No

15% of humanoid robots have it

No

32% of humanoid robots have it

Yes

22% of humanoid robots have it

Flat indoor, uneven outdoor
CAN Bus, WIFI, Network port, Bluetooth, USB serial port
No

52% of humanoid robots have it

No

18% of humanoid robots have it

No

64% of humanoid robots have it

Python, ROS1, ROS2
Commercial
Indoor, outdoor
Logistics, manufacturing
118 cm

Taller than 15% of 205 Humanoid robots with this spec

55 kg

Heavier than 50% of 218 Humanoid robots with this spec

≤ 1.2 m/s

Faster than 36% of 178 Humanoid robots with this spec

19

More joints than 23% of 238 Humanoid robots with this spec

9.5

More joints than 90% of 191 Humanoid robots with this spec

1 kg

Carries more than 2% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec

1 kg

Carries more than 2% of 198 Humanoid robots with this spec

8 h

Lasts longer than 78% of 209 Humanoid robots with this spec

Company profile

Recorded funding
US$14.1M· 1 round
Founded
around 2016

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
6-axis
Target Industries
education,research
Size & capacity2
Height Mm
1180
Payload Per Arm
No
Movement & precision1
9.5
Sensing & perception5
Yes
Microphone Count
4
Yes
Yes
No
Controls & integration2
Processing Tops
67
wifi,bluetooth
Buying & support2
Country Of Origin
CN
Is Research Grade
Yes
Other details4
Outdoor Capable
Yes
Onboard Compute Tops
67
No
Manipulation Repeatability Mm
0.05

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2016FundingFounded and joined HAX
  • 2016MilestoneCompany founded in Shenzhen
  • Not yet on fileMilestonemechArm series ROS support documented
  • Not yet on fileMilestonemechArm product page published
  • Not yet on fileLaunchmyCobot 280 Pi product page and Raspberry Pi cobot positioning
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneRaspberry Pi forum discussion of myCobot-Pi 280
  • Not yet on fileDeploymentHackster setup guide for myCobot 280 Pi
  • Not yet on fileMilestonemyCobot 280 product family listing

Elephant Robotics in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Aug 4Elephant Robotics Brings Open Robotics Platforms and Embodied AI Innovations to IROS 2026
  • Jul 29Elephant Robotics Unveils ultraArm P1 to Bridge Robotics Education and Advanced Automation Development
  • Jul 9Empowering STEM Education and Research in the Americas: Elephant Robotics Introduces Integrated Educational Robotics Solutions

News about Elephant Robotics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 16 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Elephant Robotics news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Mercury X1?
The Mercury X1 is developed by Elephant Robotics, based in China.
What type of robot is the Mercury X1?
The Mercury X1 is a Humanoid robot made by Elephant Robotics.
How much does the Mercury X1 cost?
The Mercury X1 is priced at US$15,999.
When was the Mercury X1 launched?
The Mercury X1 was launched in 2023.
What are the key specifications of the Mercury X1?
Key specifications of the Mercury X1: form factor full bipedal, height 118 cm, weight 55 kg, mobility bipedal, walking speed ≤ 1.2 m/s.

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