Humanoid robots are evolving at an astonishing rate! Chinese researchers have introduced BEAMDOJO, a reinforcement learning (RL) framework that empowers humanoid robots to walk on complex terrains like stepped blocks.

Powered by BEAMDOJO, the humanoid robot G1 shows off amazing terrain adaptability. It can breeze through obstacle courses such as balance beams and quincuncial piles with ease. It keeps a steady stride across irregularly spaced stepping stones that are as narrow as 20cm.

The robot's multidirectional abilities are equally impressive. It can perform stable backward walking maneuvers while carrying a 6kg load. Even when it's hit with external force disturbances during movement, G1 constantly maintains balance through advanced control systems, showing off its robust stability.

This cutting-edge development comes from a joint effort by the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhejiang University, The University of Hong Kong, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, along with other academic partners. Analysts point out that the sector is moving from technological breakthroughs to manufacturing scalability, and 2025 is expected to be the target year for the mass production of humanoid robots.