EngineAI T800 EDU Open Source Edition Humanoid Robot

Most full-size humanoids ask you to choose between raw athletic performance and the freedom to programme it. The EngineAI T800 Open Source Edition gives you both. It uses the same powerful body that made the EngineAI T800 famous for flying kicks and punch-kick combinations. It pairs that body with the sensors, computing power and software access a development team needs to build its own behaviours.

The Basic Edition runs EngineAI's motions. The Open Source Edition lets you write your own.

EngineAI, a humanoid robotics company based in Shenzhen, launched the T800 in late 2025 as its first heavy-duty, full-size general-purpose humanoid. The company offers it in four editions:

• Basic
• Open Source
• Pro
• Max

All four share the same 173 cm frame and 450 N·m joint torque. They differ in sensors, computing, hands and development access. The Open Source Edition, sometimes listed as the T800 EDU, sits at the point where the platform opens up to developers.

For Europe's research labs, the T800 Open Source Edition fills a clear gap. Most full-size platforms are either closed, or open but built for gentle laboratory walking. This one is open and athletic, a platform for learned control work that has to survive contact with the real world.

Background

What makes the Open Source Edition different

Compared with the Basic Edition, the Open Source Edition adds three things that matter to developers:

1. 3D LiDAR for mapping, localisation and obstacle avoidance, which the Basic Edition does not include.
2. An AGX Orin 64 GB high-computing module in place of the Basic Edition's Orin NX 16 GB, with an upgrade to Thor available on request.
3. Secondary development support through EngineAI's SDK and API, so your team can deploy its own control policies, perception pipelines and applications.

The mechanical platform is otherwise the same: identical height, joint layout, actuators and structure.

Secondary development also opens the T800 to ready-made applications. Robots Europa's robot software packages are built for robots with secondary development enabled.

Physical design

The T800 is built from aviation-grade aluminium and titanium, with a streamlined, impact-resistant shell. Its joints use EngineAI's ultra-high-speed internal rotor permanent magnet synchronous motors and industrial-grade crossed roller bearings. The most powerful joints deliver up to 450 N·m of torque. That torque is what enables the explosive, high-dynamic motion the T800 is known for.

To sustain that performance, the legs use active air cooling. EngineAI says this keeps the joints at peak output under heavy loads and high temperatures.

Joint layout

The Open Source Edition has 25 degrees of freedom:

• 6 per leg
• 5 per arm
• 1 at the waist
• 2 at the neck

It does not include dexterous hands. The configuration is built for locomotion, balance and whole-body control rather than fine manipulation.

Perception and computing

The Open Source Edition pairs an ultra-wide field-of-view binocular camera with 3D LiDAR for omnidirectional awareness and real-time obstacle avoidance. An 8-core CPU handles base control. The AGX Orin 64 GB module provides the headroom for running learned policies, perception models and onboard AI. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 handle connectivity, and a built-in microphone and speaker support voice interaction.

Battery and operation

Power comes from a lithium battery pack with intelligent quick-release, so packs can be swapped rather than waiting for a recharge. EngineAI quotes 3 to 5 hours of operation per charge depending on the workload. A handheld touchscreen remote controller is included.

Technical Specifications

Performance figures may vary with the task, posture and operating conditions.

Choosing Your T800 Edition

Choose the Open Source Edition if your work centres on locomotion, balance, reinforcement learning or whole-body control and you want full software access at the lowest entry point.

Step up to the T800 Pro if you need manipulation. It adds:

• 7-DoF arms
• a 3-DoF neck
• two 7-DoF dexterous hands with tactile sensing, rated for 5 kg each

The T800 Max adds a 3-DoF waist and 5G connectivity. Check that the Max's 5G module supports the frequency bands used by your national network before ordering.

For EngineAI's dynamics at a smaller scale, see the compact EngineAI PM01.

Applications

• Locomotion and reinforcement learning research. Train and deploy walking, running, recovery and dynamic motion policies on a full-size, high-torque body. Europe's university and institute labs are among the world leaders in learned legged control, and this is a platform built to put their sim-to-real work under real load. See Research Robots.
• Whole-body control. Develop controllers that coordinate legs, waist and arms through high-dynamic movement.
• Perception and navigation. Build mapping, localisation and obstacle avoidance on the onboard LiDAR and stereo vision.
• Embodied AI. Run perception models and learned policies onboard with the AGX Orin 64 GB module.
• Funded research programmes. Equip projects under Horizon Europe and national research councils with a full-size humanoid that the team can fully reprogram.
• Robot competitions and sport. Develop routines for combat, martial arts and athletic events. See Martial Arts Robots and Boxing Robots.
• Application prototyping. Explore logistics, hospitality, retail and human-robot collaboration concepts, the scenarios EngineAI targets for the T800.
• University teaching. Give students hands-on access to a real full-size humanoid and its software stack. See Educational Robots.

Compare other full-size platforms across our humanoid robots and bipedal humanoids ranges.

What to Plan For in Europe

• Respect the power. EngineAI itself advises that the T800's actuators are extremely powerful and that operators must keep a safe distance. Define a test area, keep bystanders clear and use a safety gantry when testing new policies. Your organisation's risk assessment under national workplace safety law should cover the test cell.
• CE marking and conformity. Ask for the conformity documentation that applies to your configuration. That includes machinery safety, the Radio Equipment Directive for the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, and electromagnetic compatibility. The new EU Machinery Regulation applies from January 2027, so plan any longer-term deployment with it in mind.
• Data protection. The T800 carries cameras, LiDAR and microphones. If it operates around staff, students or the public, treat what it records under the GDPR: define what is captured, how long it is kept and who can access it.
• AI regulation. The EU AI Act largely leaves pure scientific research outside its scope, but deployments in workplaces or public-facing roles can bring obligations. Check how your intended use is classified before moving from the lab to the field.
• No hands on this edition. If your project needs grasping or manipulation, choose the Pro or Max.
• Software takes expertise. Secondary development assumes a team comfortable with robotics software, simulation and control. Review the SDK and API documentation before committing.
• Plan battery logistics. At 3 to 5 hours per charge, spare battery packs keep development days productive. Lithium packs travel as regulated dangerous goods, so order spares with the robot rather than shipping them separately later. See Robot Batteries.
• Expect evolution. EngineAI notes that some showcased features are still being refined and released over time, and that humanoid robotics remains an early-stage field.
• Civilian use only. The T800 is designated for civilian use, and hazardous modifications are prohibited.

Pricing and Availability

The EngineAI T800 Open Source Edition is available for purchase directly on this page from Robots Europa, with the shipping and warranty terms shown on this page. The final cost reflects:

• the edition
• optional computing upgrades such as Thor
• spare batteries
• safety gantries
• your delivery country

Robots Europa arranges delivery, customs clearance and after-sales support across Europe. For universities, research institutes and multi-unit orders, request a quotation on this page. We will confirm configuration, lead time, conformity documentation, onboarding and support. Accepted methods are listed under Payment Options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EngineAI T800 Open Source Edition?

It is the developer configuration of EngineAI's full-size T800 humanoid, also listed as the T800 EDU. It offers 450 N·m joint torque, 3D LiDAR, an AGX Orin 64 GB computing module and full secondary development access through EngineAI's SDK and API.

What is the difference between the T800 Basic and Open Source Editions?

They share the same body. The Open Source Edition adds 3D LiDAR, upgrades computing from Orin NX 16 GB to AGX Orin 64 GB, and enables secondary development.

Does the T800 Open Source Edition have hands?

No. It has 5-DoF arms without dexterous hands. The Pro and Max Editions add two 7-DoF dexterous hands with tactile sensing.

How tall and heavy is the EngineAI T800?

It stands 173 cm tall and weighs 75 to 85 kg depending on configuration.

How long does the T800 battery last?

EngineAI quotes 3 to 5 hours per charge depending on the workload, and the quick-release battery can be swapped for continuous operation.

Can I upgrade the T800's computing power?

Yes. The Open Source Edition's AGX Orin 64 GB module can be upgraded to Thor on request.

What do I need to consider before using the T800 in the EU?

Plan a safety risk assessment for your test area, and request the CE conformity documentation for your configuration. Treat camera and microphone data under the GDPR, and check whether your intended use falls under the EU AI Act. Pure research use is generally the simplest case.

Where can I buy the EngineAI T800 Open Source Edition in Europe?

Right here at Robots Europa. The T800 Open Source Edition is available directly on this page, with delivery, customs clearance and after-sales support across Europe. Quotations are available for universities, research institutes and multi-unit orders.

Summary

The EngineAI T800 Open Source Edition combines one of the most powerful full-size humanoid bodies available with what developers need to make it their own. The body brings 450 N·m joints, active cooling and an aviation-grade aluminium and titanium frame. For developers, it adds 3D LiDAR, AGX Orin 64 GB computing and full SDK access. For Europe's research labs, universities and engineering teams working on locomotion, whole-body control and embodied AI, it is the T800 built to be programmed. It is available now from Robots Europa, with delivery and support across the continent.