BYD patents humanoid robot with 31 degrees of freedom

BYD has unveiled the design of its first self-developed humanoid robot in a patent published by China's National Intellectual Property Administration. The robot stands about 5 feet 3 inches, weighs 58 kg and has 31 degrees of freedom, with potential deployment in dealerships and factories.

• Patent describes a robot with 31 degrees of freedom and 58 kg weight
• Hand repeatable positioning accuracy is about 0.04 inches
• Possible tasks include greeting customers and demonstrating vehicle features
• Production timeline and final Xiao Di design remain unconfirmed