Techman Robot Launches “TM Xplore I” – Joining The Humanoid Revolution
Techman Robot, renowned for its collaborative robots (cobots), has unveiled its first humanoid prototype, the TM Xplore I, marking a significant leap in AI-driven automation with strong implications for metrology and precision inspection.
The TM Xplore I made its global debut at the Taipei Automation Intelligence and Robot Show, signaling Techman’s entry into humanoid robotics with capabilities designed to elevate industrial processes. Built on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin platform, the robot integrates advanced AI inference and edge computing to deliver real-time sensing and decision-making. Its vision capabilities are powered by NVIDIA’s Isaac GR00T foundation model, enhanced with Techman’s proprietary AI-driven vision systems.
Unlike traditional bipedal humanoids, the TM Xplore I employs a wheeled base for enhanced stability and energy efficiency, making it well-suited for navigating manufacturing floors. The upper body features more than 22 articulated joints, enabling fluid, human-like manipulation for handling complex tasks. In demonstrations, the robot showcased its ability to “see, act, and learn,” supported by a quick-change end-effector system, integrated inspection cameras, and a SCHUNK precision gripper. This design allows the robot to reconfigure quickly between inspection and handling tasks, offering valuable flexibility for small-batch production and dynamic quality control environments.
Commercial rollout of the TM Xplore I is planned for 2026. According to Techman’s leadership, the system represents a stepping stone toward autonomous, vision-powered assistance within smart factories. As a subsidiary of Quanta Computer, Techman benefits from a strong supply chain and global market presence, positioning the company to bring the humanoid platform into widespread industrial use.
For the field of metrology, the TM Xplore I could mark a turning point. Its AI-driven vision and dexterous motion enable it to perform versatile inspection tasks, reaching into areas that fixed systems cannot easily access. With the ability to swap end-effectors on demand, the robot can transition seamlessly between measurement, calibration, and adjustment processes, significantly improving throughput in quality control. Its collaborative design ensures that it can work safely alongside human technicians, blending human oversight with robotic precision. The wheeled mobility further allows it to move effortlessly across workstations, linking coordinate measuring setups with automated optical inspection zones to enhance manufacturing agility.
The unveiling of TM Xplore I is more than a technological showcase, it is a strategic advance toward the next generation of intelligent, adaptable humanoid assistants in manufacturing. As development progresses and the commercial launch approaches, the metrology sector stands to benefit from a new class of robots that combine vision, mobility, and precision to redefine the boundaries of industrial inspection.
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