Midea has officially unveiled its next-generation humanoid robot, Miro U, at an event in Guangzhou, China. The robot is the world’s first to feature a six-arm wheel-leg design, and it is built for complex industrial tasks and high-efficiency automation.
Miro U is an upgraded version of Midea’s previous wheeled humanoid robot, which began operations in August at the company’s Jingzhou factory. The older model worked alongside autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), single-arm four-wheel bots, Kuka robotic systems, and human workers. The new Miro U will soon join this setup to further boost operational efficiency.
The robot targets multitasking and factory automation efficiency
Midea’s Vice President and CTO Wei Chang confirmed that Miro U is the third-generation model in the company’s humanoid robot lineup. The robot supports vertical lifting and 360-degree in-place rotation. It features six bionic mechanical arms with high-precision control and fast-switching end-effector modules for different tasks. Midea developed the full technology stack in-house.
Midea plans to deploy Miro U at its high-end washing machine factory in Wuxi by the end of 2025. The robot is expected to improve takt time and increase production line adjustment efficiency by up to 30%.
Wei also outlined the broader roadmap for Midea’s humanoid robotics program. The industrial-focused ‘Miro’ series has completed three iterations, while the ‘Mila’ series, aimed at commercial and residential environments, is in final testing. Midea plans to introduce Mila robots at its offline experience stores in 2026 for customer guidance and interactive product demonstrations.
The company said it will continue to invest in artificial intelligence and robotics. Large-scale deployment of humanoid robots remains a key priority in Midea’s long-term strategy.
In related news, Unitree has unveiled its first wheeled humanoid robot recently with vision, gripping, and self-learning capabilities, while Dobot’s new $1,000 robot dog is shaping up to be one of the smartest robotic pets on the market.
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