RealMan Opens Ground-breaking Humanoid Robotics Data Training Hub
Humanoid robots are no longer just the stuff of sci-fi films or high-tech exhibitions. They are steadily becoming tangible assets in industries and everyday life.
In a bold move to accelerate this shift, Beijing has become home to a pioneering Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center, a facility that promises to reshape the trajectory of robotics innovation.
At the heart of this initiative is RealMan Robotics, a leader in advanced robotic arm technologies, taking a central role in its deployment and operations.
A World-Class Facility for the Next Generation of Robots
Spanning an impressive 3,000 square metres, the new centre is divided into two primary areas: a dedicated training zone and a fully equipped application zone. Currently, 108 robots of various designs are in active use, ranging from dual-arm lifting humanoids and wheeled robots to drone-arm hybrids and quadruped platforms.
What sets this centre apart is its commitment to realism. Ten meticulously designed real-world environments have been constructed, covering scenarios from eldercare and rehabilitation to automotive assembly, smart catering, retail operations, and specialised fieldwork.
These environments facilitate the generation of over one million high-quality multimodal data points every year, feeding the AI models that power increasingly sophisticated embodied intelligence.
Tackling Robotics’ Biggest Challenges
For years, the robotics sector has faced three stubborn bottlenecks:
- Lack of cross-scenario data generalisation
- Significant gaps between simulation and real-world conditions
- Absence of standardised data formats and streamlined closed-loop iteration
The Beijing centre’s full-stack data pipeline is designed to tackle these issues head-on. From data collection through training and validation to deployment, every stage is integrated to speed up the path to commercialisation for humanoid robotics.
Insights from the Open Day
During the centre’s recent Open Day, Eric Zheng, Director of the Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center, delivered a keynote titled “Exploring the Endgame of Robotics.” He made no bones about the challenges still ahead:
“Robots face three enduring bottlenecks before they can scale into everyday life: operational capability, generalisation, and cost efficiency. Traditional industrial arms are heavy and expensive, service robots remain too simplistic, and most lack the adaptability of humans in complex environments. Long deployment cycles and poor scenario adaptability – combined with high costs – continue to limit adoption.”
Eric underlined the importance of large-scale, real-world data generation, which he believes is critical to unlocking adaptability and cost efficiency in next-generation robots. Breakthroughs in both hardware design and AI model training will be essential.
A Step Toward Human-Robot Synergy
As part of the event, RealMan Robotics announced the launch of its RealBOT Embodied Intelligence Open Platform.
This system is designed for high-quality data acquisition, integrating closely with remote teleoperation technologies.
By enabling advanced human-robot collaboration, it marks a significant step in the journey from robots being dependent on human operators to becoming tools that can assist, empower, and ultimately liberate human effort.
Building a Global Robotics Ecosystem
The centre isn’t content with advancing robotics in isolation. It aims to become a catalyst for global industry cooperation, expanding partnerships between academia, industry, and government. By fostering a culture of open collaboration, data sharing, and joint business development, the initiative hopes to accelerate worldwide adoption of humanoid robotics.
RealMan Robotics’ ambition is to see its technologies applied in diverse sectors, from retail and dining to aerospace and healthcare.
By making robotic arms lighter, more intelligent, and more affordable, the company aims to bring robots into homes, workplaces, and industries across the globe.
A Forward-Looking Vision
The launch of Beijing’s Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center marks more than just a milestone for RealMan Robotics. It represents a significant leap toward making embodied intelligence a mainstream reality. As global demand for automation grows, the ability to train adaptable, cost-effective, and scenario-ready robots will be a game changer.
If the centre’s vision comes to fruition, we could soon see humanoid robots seamlessly integrated into everyday operations—from assisting in hospitals and disaster zones to supporting complex manufacturing tasks—proving that the future of robotics is not just coming; it’s already taking shape.
