World's first: China’s humanoid robot connects to orbiting satellite

China’s humanoid robot “Embodied Tien Kung” achieved a world first by directly connecting to a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite, demonstrated at the 3rd Beijing Commercial Space Industry High-Quality Development Promotion Conference on January 23. The robot linked with GalaxySpace’s new wing-array integrated internet satellite, transmitting real-time visual and movement data without relying on ground-based networks. During the demonstration, the robot performed a real-world task by retrieving a certificate from a driverless vehicle and delivering it to a project leader, all while maintaining a stable satellite connection that also supported smartphones and computers. This milestone highlights the potential for humanoid robots to operate in remote or network-limited environments such as disaster zones, mining sites, and field exploration areas. By bypassing geographic constraints of traditional internet, satellite connectivity enables robots to perform complex physical tasks with real-time data transmission, improving efficiency and safety in high-risk settings. The “Embodied Tien Kung” robot’s achievement builds on its previous