PROTOTYPE
M1
Industrial humanoid with 530 Nm peak torque, 10 kW power output, and heavy-duty manipulation.
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PHYBOT
PrivatePHYBOT develops high-performance humanoid robots powered by proprietary actuator technology.
Founded 2024Undisclosed raised
Humanoid Robots
PROTOTYPE
M1
About PHYBOT
PHYBOT is a Chinese humanoid robotics company developing high-performance robots with a strong emphasis on in-house actuator technology and dynamic locomotion. The company designs key motion components internally, including proprietary cycloidal reducers, to maximize torque density, efficiency, and whole-body performance. Its flagship M1 humanoid has demonstrated advanced dynamic capabilities, including a standing backflip, enabled by proprietary joints capable of delivering up to 530 N·m of peak torque. By vertically integrating its drivetrain and actuation technologies, PHYBOT is focused on building powerful humanoid platforms for demanding industrial and embodied AI applications.
Technical Profile
Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.
Technology Snapshot
A concise view of platform maturity and deployment footprint.
Flagship PlatformM1
AI Stack
Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.
01NVIDIA Jetson Orin
02Intel Core i7
03Hybrid Compute
Latest Updates
2025Company MilestoneCorporate
In-house cycloidal drives become the core technical claimIn-house five-arc cycloidal drives: 530 N·m peak torque, 10 kW instantaneous power. No reliance on open-source frameworks.
PHYBOT Team
PHYBOT History
- September 2024 - October 2025
PHYBOT forms and debuts M1 with a high-profile stunt
Founded September 2024 by Ren Xiaoyu and Mao Shuhan (Tsinghua, ex-UBTech/Fourier). M1 debuted with a standing backflip in late 2025.
M1Backflip - 2025
In-house cycloidal drives become the core technical claim
In-house five-arc cycloidal drives: 530 N·m peak torque, 10 kW instantaneous power. No reliance on open-source frameworks.
Cycloidal drives530 Nm - 2025
PHYBOT broadens from M1 into companion and lower-cost positioning
Also released C1 (128 cm companion robot). M1 targets sub-$42,000 pricing.
C1Sub-$42,000
Founded by Tsinghua alumni (ex-UBTech, Fourier). M1 (172 cm, <60 kg, 32 DOF) targets sub-$42,000. Also makes C1 companion robot (128 cm).