Watch: Shanghai firm unveils 1.2m humanoid robot with dual brains and compact design

- Shanghai’s JAKA Robotics just dropped the Pi, a 1.22m humanoid that’s compact, clever, and ready to work. Weighing in at 42kg with 27 degrees of freedom, it’s built for real-world grit. The secret sauce? A dual-brain architecture: an Intel-powered “cerebrum” handles high-level AI reasoning and LLMs, while a dedicated “cerebellum” manages millisecond-latency motion control via EtherCAT. This split ensures stable locomotion (120Nm knee torque!) and precise manipulation without lag. It’s not just a lab toy; it’s part of China’s push to integrate humanoids into logistics, boosting warehouse efficiency alongside automated sorters. From cobots to embodied AI, JAKA is bridging the gap between factory floors and general-purpose automation. The future of physical AI is here, and it fits in a standard shipping container.