Jakarta, INTI – Growing demands for efficiency and multitasking in production lines are pushing various industrial sectors to seek new breakthroughs. Responding to these needs, Midea has officially launched Miro U, a six-armed humanoid robot introduced at a technology unveiling event in Guangzhou in early December 2025. Unlike most humanoids that aim to resemble humans, Miro U is designed not to imitate human form, but to deliver a faster, more adaptive, and highly precise work solution. This innovation marks a new chapter in the automation industry as it accelerates into the era of intelligent robotics.
A Revolutionary Six-Arm Bionic Design
The main advantage of Miro U lies in its six bionic arms, which can operate independently or simultaneously. This arm configuration far beyond conventional humanoid robots offers a level of multitasking that traditional industrial robots find difficult to achieve.
To support mobility, Miro U uses a wheel-leg structure, a combination of wheels and legs that allows it to move swiftly across work areas while maintaining stability under load. This design enables the robot to perform multiple tasks at once, from material handling to assembly processes, all while maintaining high precision.
High-Precision Control Technology
Each arm of Miro U is equipped with a modular end-effector that can be swapped according to operational needs. Midea's advanced control technology enables the robot to work with high accuracy, allowing a single robot unit to adapt to a wide variety of tasks.
Miro U also integrates flexible movement, wheel-leg mobility, and 360-degree rotation, delivering performance beyond conventional humanoid robots that typically have just two arms and two legs. With this degree of agility, the robot can complete tasks quickly without compromising output quality.
Successor to Midea’s Previous Industrial Robots
Miro U is the next evolution of Midea’s wheeled robot project previously deployed in the company’s Jingzhou factory. The earlier version worked alongside AMRs, single arm robots, Kuka systems, and human workers. Now, Miro U is engineered to further enhance the efficiency of this collaboration.
With six arms and the ability to operate in tight spaces, the robot can perform vertical lifting, component rearrangement, and assembly tasks on production lines. These capabilities make it well-suited for modern manufacturing environments that demand both speed and precision.
Implementation Plans at Midea’s Factory
Midea has outlined plans to deploy Miro U by late 2025 at its premium washing machine factory in Wuxi. The implementation target is to increase production line adaptability by up to 30 percent. If successful, Miro U will serve as compelling evidence of how industrial-grade humanoid robots can bring significant transformation to manufacturing processes.
Mila, the Humanoid Robot for Home Use
Beyond industrial robotics, Midea is also developing Mila, a humanoid robot designed for commercial and household use. Currently in its final testing stage, Mila is scheduled to be available in Midea stores by 2026. The robot will assist customers, provide guidance, and deliver interactive product demonstrations.
Conclusion
With its six bionic arms, high mobility, and multitasking capabilities unmatched by other humanoid robots, Miro U stands as a major innovation in industrial automation. Its arrival marks the intensifying competition in the robotics sector while opening greater opportunities for the transformation of modern production lines. If progress continues, robots like Miro U and Mila may soon become essential components of the future work ecosystem.
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