China's humanoid robot performs stunning stretch routine in new demo

China’s robotics company LimX Dynamics has released a new video showcasing its full-size humanoid robot, Oli, performing a highly flexible and human-like full-body stretch routine. Standing about 5.4 feet tall with 31 degrees of freedom, the two Oli robots in the video demonstrate exceptional balance, coordination, and joint articulation through synchronized movements such as torso tilts, knee and ankle flexing, leg lifts, twists, and even a suspended split-like exercise. The routine highlights the robot’s fluid motion and precise control, emphasizing its advanced joint flexibility and stability. Launched in July 2025 and featured at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, Oli is equipped with dual Intel RealSense depth cameras, a 6-axis IMU, and a modular software development kit supporting Python. Designed as a platform for developers and researchers, Oli aims to push the boundaries of embodied AI and motion research, with potential applications in logistics, assembly lines, and fulfillment centers. LimX Dynamics positions Oli as a key