MIRO

Midea's MIRO represents the Chinese home appliance giant's ambitious entry into humanoid robotics, leveraging its 2017 acquisition of German robotics maker Kuka and the State Key Laboratory for High-end Heavy-duty Robots. The third-generation MIRO U, unveiled in December 2025, introduces a revolutionary six-arm design unprecedented in humanoid robotics.

Unlike conventional two-armed humanoids, MIRO U features six fully actuated bionic limbs capable of performing three tasks simultaneously. The robot retains a humanoid head and torso aligned with human-height workstations, built on a heavy-duty wheeled AGV chassis supporting stable vertical lifting and 360-degree rotation.

The mechanical arms support quick switching between different end effectors including grippers and dexterous five-fingered hands. Lower limbs handle heavy components while upper limbs perform delicate assembly and precision screw-fastening. Proprietary RGB and stereo cameras, IMUs, and ultrasonic sensors feed the indoor SLAM navigation system using visual and LiDAR mapping.

Midea estimates MIRO U could increase production line efficiency by approximately 30% once fully integrated. Deployment at Midea's Wuxi washing machine factory is planned by end of 2025. The company also develops the consumer-focused Mila series for commercial and residential environments, with offline experience store introductions planned for 2026. Midea's massive manufacturing scale and robotics expertise through Kuka position it uniquely among humanoid developers.