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BYD Xiaodi

Built by BYD

Updated Sep 2026·methodology
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The BYD Xiaodi is a Humanoid robot developed by BYD, launched 2022. Key specifications: form factor bipedal, height 160 cm, mobility bipedal, total dof 31.

RoboScore

61.6/ 100

Strong evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

3 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 3 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity15%100/100
Deployment footprint23%unknown
Proven track record9%40/100
Spec completeness11%95/100
Company financial health15%unknown
Company maturity4%unknown
Manufacturer portfolio5%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #47 of 209 in the Humanoid standing.

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Where it has stood44 days · best #34 · worst #179
#1 · started #179#209

4 days carry something the board can name:

  • 13 Aug Its maker's news lifted the score 1.59 — the board noticed.
  • 14 Aug Its maker's news lifted the score 1.33 — the board noticed.
  • 7 Sept RoboScore rose 14.22 — its evidence changed.

One reading per day since 10 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 23 Sept, taken against 209 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

BYD's Xiaodi humanoid set for early August debut as company denies factory trial rumors. Xiaodi is a 1.61 m, 58.5 kg showroom robot with 31 DOF, designed to greet visitors, present vehicles, and answer basic questions in BYD stores.

At a glance

  • Built for manufacturing assembly
  • Used across automotive and manufacturing
  • Navigates using vision
  • Certified to CE and UL
  • Rated for operation at 0°C to 45°C

Buyer decision signals

Price

purchase

Availability

available6-yr warranty

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
bipedal
Height
160 cm
Mobility
bipedal
Total DOF
31
DOF / arm
6
DOF / hand
0
Payload
1 kg

Top 97% of 196 models with this spec

Lifting capacity
1 kg

Top 97% of 196 models with this spec

Charge time
18 h
Hot-swap battery
No
Onboard compute
Intel Core i7
Sensors
360° surround vision, dynamic scene modeling, face, lip-motion and gesture recognition
LiDAR
No
F/T sensors
Yes
VLM on-board
Yes
Imitation learning
Yes
Bimanual
Yes
Terrain
flat_indoor
Programming
drag and drop
ROS 1
Yes
API / SDK
Yes
SDK languages
Python, C++
Maturity
production pilot
Environments
indoor
Industries
retail
Price tier
40-80K
Pricing model
purchase
Warranty
6 yr
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Applications
reception,guidance,concierge
Sub Category
full bipedal
Target Industries
automotive,manufacturing
Primary Applications
manufacturing assembly
Size & capacity2
Height Mm
1600
Payload Per Arm
false
Movement & precision6
Dof
31
Arm Dof
6
Grip Force N
10
Grip Strength N
9.81
Navigation Type
vision
Repeatability Mm
1
Power & runtime1
Charging Method
tethered
Controls & integration7
Open Api
open rest
Head Cameras
1
Air Gap Capable
false
Processing Tops
254
Microphone Count
0
Network Protocols
wifi 5,ethernet
Vision Processing
on device
Safety & certification7
Noise Level Db
65
Operating Temp
0°C to 45°C
Tactile Sensing
none
Emergency Stop Count
1
Safety Certification
CE,UL
Human Detection Method
vision human
Safe Speed When Human Near
software defined
Buying & support9
Model Variants
XYZ-Bot Standard,XYZ-Bot Heavy Duty
Price Currency
USD
Pricing Models
capex
Price On Request
true
Country Of Origin
CN
Is Research Grade
false
Availability Status
available
Service Network Density
regional
Other details32
Sensors
translation, vision, detection
Imu Count
1
Ros Support
ros1 community
Arm Reach Cm
150
Gripper Type
parallel jaw
Fall Recovery
manual reset
Grasp Load Kg
1
Cloud Telemetry
none
Payload Peak Kg
1
Sensors For Job
greeting visitors, presenting vehicles, answering basic questions
Field Of View Deg
120
Grasp Accuracy Mm
1
Force Limited Arms
software only
Programming Methods
hand coded,teleop demonstration
Tool Use Capability
none
Mechanical Precision
1 mm
Onboard Compute Tops
254
Operating Temp Max C
45
Operating Temp Min C
0
Simulation Platforms
ROS Gazebo
Task Reset Frequency
daily
Teleoperation Method
web interface
Translation Languages
12
Power Consumption Avg W
500
Power Consumption Peak W
700
Risk Assessment Provided
none
Delivery Lead Time Months
3
Expected Service Life Years
5
Cybersecurity Certifications
ISO 27001
Tethered Operation Available
false
Manipulation Repeatability Mm
1
Software Subscription Required
false

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BYD in the news

the maker

2 events

BYD's Broader Canvas: From a 1,500-kW Sedan to a Humanoid Robot Named Xiao Di

News about BYD, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 6 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 BYD news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the BYD Xiaodi?
The BYD Xiaodi is developed by BYD.
What type of robot is the BYD Xiaodi?
The BYD Xiaodi is a Humanoid robot made by BYD.
How much does the BYD Xiaodi cost?
Pricing for the BYD Xiaodi is not publicly listed — contact BYD for a quote.
When was the BYD Xiaodi launched?
The BYD Xiaodi was launched in 2022.
What are the key specifications of the BYD Xiaodi?
Key specifications of the BYD Xiaodi: form factor bipedal, height 160 cm, mobility bipedal, total dof 31, dof / arm 6.

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