The first humanoid robot to resist climate conditions

The humanoid robot DR02, made by the Chinese company Deep Robotics, can operate in all climate conditions.

According to the company, DR02 has the IP66 protection, which is protection against sand and water, most of the robots in the market don’t have that.

Source: Interesting Engineering

The robot stands 175 centimeters (5 ft 9in) tall and weighs about 65 kgs (143 lbs). It is designed for outdoor resilience, can function between -20 and 55 degrees Celsius and endure humidity, rain, and dust.

DR02 has a normal walking speed of 1.5 m/s, and can accelerate to 4 m/s as and when necessary. It can climb slopes of up to 20 degrees, and is capable of lifting up to 10 kgs (22 lbs).

Engineers can quickly swap its major components, including arms and legs, to minimize maintenance downtime when necessary.

According to Deep Robotics, the DR02 delivers 275 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of computing power and features an advanced multi-sensor suite that includes LiDAR, depth sensors, and wide-angle cameras.

This integrated system allows the robot to detect obstacles, create detailed maps, and adapt its movements dynamically in real time.

Combining strength, agility, perception, and environmental resilience, the DR02 is engineered for practical deployment across demanding sectors such as security, industrial inspection, and logistics operations.

Deep Robotics is already making huge strides with Jueying, its quadruped robots used for industrial inspections. In other news, Li Chang-bo, head of the overseas sales team in the Korean market, emphasized how the Chinese tech giants are outpacing their competitors regarding effective pricing.

“There are many robot companies in Korea, such as Boston Dynamics and Rainbow Robotics, but Deep Robotics products are 20-30% cheaper on average without much difference in technology from them,” Chang-bo revealed.

The introduction of DR02 signals the company’s intent to expand its product line to bipedal robots, transitioning from its market positioning as the world’s quadruped robot leader.

Returning to the DR02, Deep Robotics has yet to reveal details about autonomy, operational duration, or the cost of their newest invention.

With the DR02 debut, Deep Robotics has cemented its place in a rapidly growing global humanoid market valued at about USD 2 billion in 2024, dominated by players like Figure, Tesla, and Boston Dynamics.