Overview

The SkyWalker 2 is a fully-fledged bipedal humanoid robot developed by Chinese company EIR Technology from Chengdu in Sichuan Province. It succeeds the SkyWalker 1, which was presented in December 2024 as the company's first fully in-house developed prototype.

Design

According to available specifications, the SkyWalker 2 measures approximately 165 centimeters and weighs around 55 kilograms. It features 55 degrees of freedom. A biomimetic waist and lightweight joints are designed to enable full-body coordination for bending, twisting, and balancing. These specifications come primarily from directories and have not been confirmed by the manufacturer.

Technology and AI

Compared to its predecessor, motion control and joint flexibility have been improved, with the addition of perception and interaction capabilities as well as remote control functionality. EIR pursues a comprehensive in-house approach combining hardware, motion algorithms, and cloud connectivity, supported by a partnership with Tencent Cloud. Specific details about the SkyWalker 2's sensors and battery are not documented.

Market Significance

The SkyWalker 2 is positioned as a production-ready successor and was announced for autumn 2025. Stated application areas include manufacturing, inspection in industrial parks, care, security, and intelligent services. No public price could be found.