You’ve probably heard it before: “robots are coming.” But let’s be honest: they’re not just coming anymore… they’ve already arrived. And they’re not just doing the boring stuff either. They’re jogging, twisting their waists like dancers, and doing backflips.
The latest jaw-dropper? A humanoid robot from EngineAI called the PM01. They just dropped a demo that shows this thing jogging right next to a human like it’s out for a casual morning run… and then casually flipping in the air and landing like it’s no big deal.
And guess what? It costs $13,700. That’s about the price of a used Toyota. Wild.
So, What’s the PM01 All About?
EngineAI didn’t just build a show-off. The PM01 is a serious piece of tech. Here’s what it’s packing:
- Height & Weight: Stands at 4.5 feet tall and weighs 88 pounds — small enough not to scare your dog, but big enough to turn heads.
- Movement: With 24 degrees of freedom, it moves in ways that almost feel… human. Kinda freaky, kinda cool.
- Flexibility: It can twist its waist a full 320 degrees. Yoga instructors, take notes.
- Speed: Tops out at 4.4 mph. Not Usain Bolt, but definitely enough to keep up on a jog.
- Battery Life: Runs for up to 2 hours, which is probably longer than most of us at the gym.
- Brains: Powered by Intel N97 and NVIDIA Jetson Orin. Translation: it thinks fast, moves smart.
The Humanoid Race Is Heating Up
EngineAI isn’t alone in this robot sprint. Big players like Tesla, Agility Robotics, Figure, and 1X are all pushing the limits of what humanoid robots can do. Everyone seems to be racing to build the ultimate robot sidekick — whether it’s for warehouses, home care, or just walking around being impressive.
It’s no longer just about cool sci-fi dreams. These robots are becoming tools, teammates, and maybe even companions. Creepy? Comforting? Depends on how you look at it.
But Are We Ready?
That’s the big question.
We’re watching robots go from slow-moving machines in factories to agile, lifelike beings jogging in the park. It’s amazing, sure — but it also makes you pause and think. What roles will these robots play in our lives? What jobs might they take? What responsibilities will we have when machines can mimic us so closely?
One thing’s for sure: this isn’t the future we used to imagine. It’s already happening. And from the looks of it, it’s only just getting started.
