China's Geek+ unveils 'world’s first' humanoid robot for warehousing

Chinese robotics company Geek+ has unveiled Gino 1, which it claims to be the world’s first general-purpose humanoid robot designed specifically for warehouse operations. Powered by Geek+ Brain, an AI system trained on extensive warehouse data and simulations, Gino 1 can perform complex logistics tasks such as picking, packing, box handling, and inspection—functions traditionally reliant on human labor. The robot features advanced hardware including multi-eye vision for spatial awareness, dexterous three-finger hands, and force-controlled dual arms for safe and consistent operation. It operates on a Vision-Language-Action cognitive architecture that combines high-level planning with real-time execution, enabling stable and adaptable performance in dynamic warehouse environments. Gino 1 is part of Geek+’s broader “general warehouse robotics” strategy, which integrates autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic arms, and now humanoid robots into a comprehensive warehouse automation ecosystem. This system aims to address the significant challenge that over 70% of warehouses worldwide still