Overview

The Maker H01 is the first humanoid robot from Chinese startup GigaAI, backed in part by Huawei Hubble Investment. The model was unveiled in November 2025. Unlike classical bipedal humanoids, the H01 operates on a wheeled base, which is intended to provide stability and speed, while its two arms retain human-like dexterity.

Construction

The H01 features a total of 28 degrees of freedom and two bionic arms with seven degrees of freedom each, capable of lifting up to five kilograms of payload. Grippers or skilled hands can be mounted as end effectors. The vertical working range extends from the ground to two meters in height. Perception is provided by nine onboard cameras and a 360-degree LiDAR system.

Technology and AI

GigaAI has designed the H01 from the ground up to be controlled by a foundation model. Sensor placement, arm geometry, the omnidirectional drive system, and the computing architecture are configured to work in synergy with the company's proprietary GigaBrain model. The company speaks of a convergence of model and body, with the goal of achieving physical artificial general intelligence.

Market Significance

According to its own statements, GigaAI aims to deliver approximately 1,000 units of the Maker H01 in 2026. The startup positions itself with substantial capital and the ambition to become a kind of OpenAI for the physical world.