EngineAI SE01 Humanoid Robot

Most people never think about how they walk until something goes wrong: a stumble, a stiff knee, a slippery floor. Humanoid robots have long had the opposite problem. Every step looks calculated and slightly braced, as if the machine were carrying something it might drop. The EngineAI SE01 Humanoid Robot was built to close that gap. It is the world's first full-size general-purpose humanoid robot to achieve an anthropomorphic gait. Its walking pattern is optimised through end-to-end neural network training rather than tuned by hand, step by step, and its motion goes beyond walking to running, jumping and squatting. For teams that need a human-scale machine moving through human-scale spaces, that difference in movement is where every other question begins.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the EngineAI SE01 to universities, research institutes, system integrators and industrial customers throughout the European Union and the DACH region. We prepare each quotation individually, coordinate delivery to your site and remain your point of contact for technical support once the robot has arrived.

Background

EngineAI and its in-house hardware

EngineAI builds the parts of a humanoid that matter most for movement itself. The core joints of the SE01, its planetary, harmonic and linear actuators, are fully self-developed in-house and deliver high torque, high precision and exceptional stability. Developing actuators internally gives a manufacturer control over how each joint behaves under load, how it responds to control signals and how consistently it performs across a whole body of joints. For a robot whose selling point is the quality of its motion, that control over the mechanical foundation is not a detail; it is the basis on which the gait software can work.

The frame follows the same thinking. The SE01 has an aircraft-grade aluminium alloy body that combines low weight with rugged durability, intended for long-lasting use across multiple scenarios. A light but stiff structure reduces the inertia the actuators must manage with every stride, which in turn makes dynamic movements such as running and jumping more achievable.

Learning-based locomotion as the key technology

Traditional bipedal robots often rely on carefully engineered walking models: predefined foot placements, centre-of-mass trajectories and balance rules written by engineers. The SE01 takes a different route. Its walking gait is optimised through end-to-end neural network training, in which the control behaviour is learned rather than scripted. The result is the anthropomorphic gait that defines the product, together with dynamic actions, namely running, jumping and squatting, that extend what a full-size humanoid is expected to do. In the wider field, learned locomotion has become one of the most active areas of humanoid research, because it allows a robot to develop movement strategies that would be difficult to specify by hand.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation. EngineAI has not published the payload, IP rating, battery capacity, charging time, connectivity, overall dimensions, package contents, SDK or software compatibility, or operating temperature of the SE01; these are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the SE01's gait different from conventional humanoid walking?

The difference lies in where the walking behaviour comes from. A conventionally programmed biped walks the way its engineers told it to, and its movements tend to reveal that: short, cautious steps and a posture held rigid to protect balance. The SE01's gait is optimised through end-to-end neural network training, which allows the robot to arrive at a stride that resembles human walking far more closely. That is what anthropomorphic gait means in practice.

The figures support the claim of genuine mobility rather than careful shuffling. At 170 cm and 55 kg, the SE01 matches the stature of an adult, and it walks at 2 metres per second. Its 32 degrees of freedom give the controller a large number of joints to coordinate, which is part of what makes running, jumping and squatting possible. The in-house actuators supply the torque and precision that such dynamic actions demand, while the aluminium alloy body keeps the mass the joints must move under control. For researchers, this combination turns the robot into a platform for studying how learned control behaves on real, full-size hardware, rather than only in simulation.

How does the SE01 sense and handle its surroundings?

Moving like a person is only useful if the robot also knows where it is going. The SE01 uses Engine Sense, a multi-dimensional perception matrix that combines LiDAR, a depth camera and an infrared camera for all-weather, high-precision environmental detection and dynamic recognition. Each sensor contributes something different: LiDAR maps the geometry of the space, the depth camera adds close-range three-dimensional detail, and the infrared camera supports detection when visible light is poor. Together they give the control system a richer picture than any single sensor could.

Manipulation is handled by a six-degree-of-freedom dexterous hand. High-precision servo drive and force feedback control give it multidimensional, flexible motion at the fingertips and knuckles, so the robot can adjust its grip according to what it feels rather than only what it sees. Power comes from a quick-release, high-capacity battery whose intelligent energy optimisation improves power utilisation for extended operational demands; the quick-release design means a depleted pack can be exchanged rather than waiting for the robot to recharge.

Who is the EngineAI SE01 Humanoid Robot for?

The SE01 suits research groups working on bipedal locomotion, learned control and embodied intelligence, who need full-size hardware with a demonstrated human-like gait. University departments in robotics, mechatronics and artificial intelligence will find it a strong teaching and project platform, because it brings perception, dexterous manipulation and dynamic movement together in one body. Industrial innovation teams evaluating whether a humanoid can operate in spaces designed for people can use it for pilot studies, and system integrators can use it to explore how a human-scale robot fits alongside existing equipment. Exhibition and demonstration programmes benefit from a robot whose movement is immediately recognisable as natural.

Buyers weighing the wider EngineAI range can review the EngineAI PM01 Humanoid Robot, the EngineAI PM01 Commercial Edition Humanoid Robot, the EngineAI T800 EDU Open Source Edition Humanoid Robot and the EngineAI T800 Pro Edition Humanoid Robot on their own pages. The complete selection is gathered in our Bipedal Humanoids category, and Robots Europa is glad to help you match a model to your project.

What is the EngineAI SE01 Humanoid Robot used for?

1. Locomotion research: studying anthropomorphic walking, running, jumping and squatting on full-size hardware.
2. Embodied intelligence studies: testing how learned control policies behave when perception, movement and manipulation interact.
3. Dexterous manipulation: developing grasping strategies with a force-feedback hand at the fingertips and knuckles.
4. Perception and navigation: evaluating LiDAR, depth and infrared sensing for detection and dynamic recognition in changing environments.
5. Industrial pilot projects: assessing how a human-scale robot moves through workplaces designed for people.
6. Teaching and demonstration: giving students and visitors direct experience of a modern general-purpose humanoid.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa supplies the EngineAI SE01 on the basis of an individual quotation, prepared for your organisation and your intended application. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation, so you receive a single, clear proposal for supply across the EU and the DACH region. Our team is happy to discuss your project, your site and your research or pilot goals before the proposal is finalised. To begin, simply send us your enquiry using the quotation request available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall and heavy is the EngineAI SE01?

The SE01 stands 170 cm tall and weighs 55 kg, which places it firmly in the full-size humanoid class.

How fast can the SE01 walk, and what else can it do?

It walks at 2 metres per second. Beyond walking, it can run, jump and squat, with its gait optimised through end-to-end neural network training.

Which sensors does the SE01 use?

Its Engine Sense perception system combines LiDAR, a depth camera and an infrared camera for all-weather, high-precision environmental detection and dynamic recognition.

How capable is the SE01's hand?

The SE01 has a six-degree-of-freedom dexterous hand that uses high-precision servo drive and force feedback control to achieve flexible motion at the fingertips and knuckles.

What kind of battery does the SE01 use?

The SE01 uses a quick-release, high-capacity, high-performance battery. Intelligent energy optimisation technology improves power utilisation to meet extended operational demands.

What is the SE01's body made of?

The body is made of aircraft-grade aluminium alloy, which combines low weight with rugged durability for long-lasting use across multiple scenarios.

Where can I buy the EngineAI SE01 Humanoid Robot and what does it cost?

You can buy the SE01 from Robots Europa, which supplies customers across the EU and the DACH region from Dublin. The cost is set out in an individual quotation that also covers delivery, customs and support.

Summary

A robot that walks like a person changes how people react to it and what researchers can learn from it. The EngineAI SE01 earns that recognition through learned, end-to-end gait control, in-house planetary, harmonic and linear actuators, and a light aircraft-grade aluminium alloy body, reaching 2 metres per second and adding running, jumping and squatting to its repertoire. Engine Sense perception and a force-feedback dexterous hand give that movement a purpose, while the quick-release battery supports longer sessions. For organisations across Europe ready to work with a full-size humanoid that no longer walks like a machine, this page is the starting point.