Key Highlights
- EngineAI debuted the T800 humanoid robot globally at CES 2026, showcasing high-torque actuation and full-body coordination capabilities.
- The PM01 and T800 platforms reflect two distinct use cases, spanning public-facing services and future industrial applications.
- EngineAI is prioritising system maturity and real-world deployment over rapid portfolio expansion through 2026.
At CES 2026, China-based EngineAI Robotics Technology introduced two embodied robotics platforms: the PM01 and the T800 humanoid robot, positioning them as foundational systems for practical human-robot collaboration rather than experimental concepts.
The company framed both robots as demonstrations of scalable engineering approaches aimed at real-world deployment. While the PM01 focuses on reliability in structured environments, the T800 highlights EngineAI’s advances in strength, dexterity, and full-body coordination.
PM01 Targets Reliability in Public and Service Environments
The PM01 is EngineAI’s smaller and more mobile embodied robot, designed as a general-purpose platform capable of operating consistently in public and semi-structured settings.
According to the company, the system prioritises stability, repeatability and predictable behaviour over peak performance.
At CES, EngineAI highlighted the PM01’s potential for scaled deployment in applications such as public transportation assistance, guided tours, retail services, automated inspections and patrol operations.
The platform is positioned for environments where operational consistency and adaptability are critical, particularly in public-facing roles that require safe and dependable interaction.
T800 Humanoid Demonstrates Strength, Dexterity and Coordination
The T800 humanoid robot, which made its global debut at CES 2026, represents a different design objective. EngineAI described the system as a showcase of its progress in high-torque actuation, integrated joint design and coordinated full-body motion.
The T800 uses an integrated joint module architecture capable of delivering up to 450 newton-meters of peak torque and 14 kilowatts of instantaneous joint power, paired with a high degree of freedom across the neck, waist and hands. This configuration enables a wide range of anthropomorphic movements while maintaining balance and load control.
During live demonstrations, the T800 performed dynamic movements designed to stress balance, strength and coordination. EngineAI emphasised that these demonstrations were intended to reflect future industrial and service-oriented use cases rather than purely visual spectacle.
Focus Shifts Toward Maturity and Real-world Deployment
Looking ahead, EngineAI said its roadmap through 2026 will prioritise incremental system refinement, deeper system integration and alignment with global market requirements.
Instead of rapidly expanding its robot lineup, the company is focusing on scalability, robustness and transitioning from controlled demonstrations to sustained operational use.
This approach reflects a broader industry shift toward embodied AI systems that can deliver consistent performance in real-world environments, positioning EngineAI to move from exhibition-stage robotics toward practical deployment.