SE01

Name: SE01
Brand: EngineAI

Humanoids

$20,000

The EngineAI SE01 is a full-size humanoid robot from Shenzhen-based EngineAI, standing 170 cm tall with 32 degrees of freedom and a notably fast 2 m/s walking speed. Part of EngineAI's broader lineup spanning compact humanoids to industrial bipeds, the SE01 targets research and development applications with an open-source SDK. EngineAI's open-platform philosophy makes it a viable alternative to more closed ecosystems.

Announced

Overview

SE01 emphasizes dependable fundamentals over showmanship. A simple 12-DOF architecture, dual-encoder feedback, and clean cable routing yield smooth, repeatable motion that’s easy to service. Quick-swap batteries keep trials moving, while safety guidance around high-torque joints supports responsible operation. With a focus on customization and iterative upgrades, SE01 offers a practical entry point for teams exploring humanoid applications in homes, labs, and light industrial spaces.

Key Features

Obstacle avoidance
Standing up after a fall
Running 100 m
Walking up and down stairs
Jumping and controlled landing
Sorting in logistics flows
Assembly assistance
Loading/unloading a dishwasher
Folding garments
Threading a needle
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Max Speed: 4 km/h
Walking Speed: 3 km/h
Strength (Payload): 15 kg
Runtime per Charge: ~2 hours (lithium battery; quick-release)
Overall Degrees of Freedom: 12
Hand Degrees of Freedom: N/A
Safe with Humans: N/A
Sensing/Feedback: Dual encoders per joint for accurate state feedback
Wiring: Hollow cable routing throughout joints for serviceability and safety
Power: Quick-release battery for fast turnarounds
Guidance: Safety advisories for high-torque joints (e.g., knees)
Primary: Early consumer pilots and professional use (evaluation, demos, light task automation)
H.G. Skill Score (official): 4 (spec table)
Verification Status: Not verified

Technical Specifications

Total: 6/10 — Navigation 3/5 + Manipulation 3/5 (Spec table lists H.G. score 4/10.)

• Controller: Main controller coordinating motion and power management

• CPU/GPU / OS / Connectivity / Cameras / IP rating / Latency / LLM Integration: N/A

EngineAI SE01 Overview

EngineAI is a Shenzhen startup building an 'open and integrated intelligent ecosystem' for robotics, with a product lineup spanning four distinct form factors: PM01 (compact, 140 cm, 24 DOF), SE01 (full-size, 170 cm, 32 DOF), T800 (industrial, 173 cm, 29 DOF, 450 N·m torque), and SA01. The SE01 sits at the full-size research tier, balancing locomotion speed with open development access. Electric proprietary actuators and a camera + IMU sensor base provide the foundation for developer customization.

Technical Highlights

The SE01's 2 m/s walking speed is a standout metric for full-size humanoids — comparable to Atlas and Unitree H1. With 32 DOF, it achieves a wide range of whole-body motion for locomotion research. The open-source SDK is a strategic differentiator: where most competitors provide proprietary closed APIs, EngineAI's open approach enables academic institutions and developers to implement custom controllers, motion planners, and AI policies directly.

Applications

The SE01 is aimed at robotics research institutions, university labs, and commercial developers who need a capable open platform for locomotion research, whole-body control experiments, embodied AI development, and human-robot interaction studies. Particularly suitable for teams that want to implement and test custom algorithms without hardware abstraction constraints. EngineAI is initially focused on the Chinese market with global expansion underway.