Chinese humanoid robot achieves world’s first embroidery feat in demo

On December 22, China’s TARS Robotics demonstrated a significant breakthrough in embodied artificial intelligence by showcasing a humanoid robot performing hand embroidery with both hands. The robot threaded a needle and stitched a logo on soft, flexible material with sub-millimeter precision, a task previously considered too delicate and complex for automation. This achievement addresses a long-standing challenge in robotics—ultra-fine manipulation involving precise vision, adaptive force control, and coordinated bimanual movement—opening new possibilities for automating intricate manual tasks such as wire harness assembly and handling soft materials in manufacturing. The success stems from TARS Robotics’ DATA AI PHYSICS approach, which integrates real-world data collection via their SenseHub platform, embodied AI modeling through the TARS AWE 2.0 World Engine, and physical robotic systems designed with minimal digital-to-physical gaps. This closed-loop system enables the AI to learn generalizable physical skills rather than isolated tasks, allowing the robots to reliably execute complex movements in real environments.