USTC · Social and companion robots

Jia Jia

Humanoid research platform focused on natural human-robot interaction.

Overview

Developed by USTC, Jia Jia is a human-proportioned, silicone-skinned robot primarily for research. It demonstrates capabilities in spoken dialogue, facial expressions, and autonomous navigation. The platform supports cloud services and operates in both Mandarin Chinese and English.

Specifications

Deployment Stage
Research platform
Height
Approx. 1.6 m (built at 1:1 human proportion)
Weight
Under 50 kg (reported as 不到100斤)

Where it performs

  • Advanced natural language processing and facial expression capabilities.
  • Supports autonomous localisation and navigation in dynamic environments.
  • Cloud service integration for broader functional potential.

What to check before buying

  • This is a research prototype; not available for commercial acquisition.
  • Specific technical specifications, such as DOFs and sensors, are undisclosed.
  • Deployment requires expertise in cloud services and custom scripting.

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