GAC unveiled 3rd-generation humanoid robot GoMate

 

GAC launched GoMate, the 3rd-generation self-developed humanoid robot, at the 2024 Annual Conference of Robot China on December 26. GoMate is a full-sized wheeled humanoid robot that adopts an innovative variable wheel mobility structure, allowing for both four-wheel and two-wheel modes. It demonstrates precise movement control, accurate navigation and positioning, and flexible autonomous decision-making capabilities. In addition, it ha s strong anti-interference capabilities, along with exceptional stability and reliability. The conference was attended by Wu Jian, President of GAC’s R&D Center, Zhang Aimin, head of GAC's robotics R&D team, and various government leaders, industry experts, entrepreneurs, university and institute representatives, as well as media.

GoMate and guests at the conference

 

The debut of GoMate marks a major breakthrough for GAC in the field of intelligent robots. It also signals a new stage of development for humanoid robots.

 

GoMate interacted with Zhang Aimin

 

With a total of 38 degrees of freedom in its entire body, GoMate features an industry-leading variable wheel mobility structure with two modes: four-wheel and two-wheel. In its stable four-wheel mode, the robot stands at approximately 1.4 meters tall, while in two-wheel mode, it reaches 1.75 meters. In four-wheel mode, the robot can move up and down stairs steadily, climb slopes, and cross obstacles unilaterally. In two-wheel mode, it moves with flexibility and efficiency while occupying less space.

 

Zhang Aimin introduced GAC's 3rd generation intelligent humanoid robot technology

 

With GAC's self-developed pure-vision autonomous driving algorithm, GoMate boasts autonomous navigation and several other key features. It employs the FIGS-SLAM algorithm architecture, which enables the robot to transition from planar to spatial intelligence. In addition, GoMate utilizes a cloud-based multimodal large model that allows it to respond quickly to complex human voice commands within milliseconds. The 3D-GS 3D scene reconstruction technology and immersive teleoperation via a VR head-mounted display enable GoMate’s autonomous movement planning and efficient data acquisition. The indoor and outdoor full-scene SLAM technology ensures its centimeter-level positioning accuracy. In dynamic environments, GoMate can detect and sense changes in obstacles within a 100-meter range, thanks to its advanced autonomous obstacle avoidance technology.

 

Remote control combined with AI autonomous control gives GoMate a smarter brain

 

The perfect integration of these technologies enables GoMate to accurately position and flexibly avoid obstacles. It can also efficiently complete a variety of tasks, even in complex environments.

 

Zhang Aimin in a media interview

Zhang Aimin stated that GAC's intelligent humanoid robot was a brand new “smart tool” developed by GAC for future living. It has a wide potential for applications in security, healthcare, the automotive aftermarket, and more. It also enhances human efficiency and capabilities, making it ideal for various scenarioses such as logistics and education. In addition, it offers smarter and more convenient services for people’s lives.

 

GoMate's industry-first variable wheel mobility structure that integrated four-wheel and two-wheel modes

 

Zhang Aimin emphasized that the unique design of the variable wheel mobiles structure enhanced the robot's adaptability and stability in complex environments. It also significantly reduces energy consumption—achieving over 80% energy savings compared to similar products. Powered by GAC's all-solid-state battery, GoMate boasts an endurance of up to six hours. This ensures its remarkable performance during prolonged tasks or environmental exploration.

 

▲GoMate's integrated joint motor serves as a solid foundation for the stability and reliability of the entire body

 

As the third-generation intelligent humanoid robot, GoMate utilizes GAC’s self-developed dexterous hand, driver, motor, and other core components, showcasing fully independent innovation. The ergonomically designed dexterous hand is both strong and flexible. It offers proper load capacity while meeting safety requirements, such as impact resistance, during practical use. The miniature low-voltage servo drive, less than 30mm in height and about the size of a coin, has a drive capacity of up to 20A and supports variable interfaces like EtherCAT and CAN. The axial flux motors, capable of delivering an output torque of up to 1000 N·m and a torque density of up to 200 N·m/kg, can withstand an overload multiple greater than five.

 

GoMate's firm and flexible dexterous hand combines high loads and flexibility 

 

In addition, GAC has developed a low-cost, high-performance system platform architecture. This architecture enables GoMate to meet user demands for both high performance and affordability, enhancing its competitiveness in the market.

 

GoMate's small but powerful driver adapts to different environments

 

GoMate's software is built on China's leading remote control and data transmission technology, enabling the robot to replicate real-time proximity awareness and accurately detect changes in its surroundings. Its self-developed whole-body control algorithms allow the robot to precisely manage its 38 degrees of freedom. In addition, the multi-modal AI sensing technology equips it with intelligent functions such as autonomous movement, end-to-end autonomous tracking, and voice command recognition.

 

GoMate gave a thumbs up to the guests

 

The seamless transition between remote control and AI autonomous control meets users’ needs across various application scenarioses, significantly enhancing the user experience. By inputting vast amounts of data and optimizing deep learning, the tuning and training of the open-source large model for specific application scenarioses enable GoMate to perform well in recognition, perceiving, and decision-making. This makes it more human-like from the inside out.

 

GoMate will be used firstly in industry and security scenarioses

 

Zhang Aimin stated that GAC planed to begin mass production of self-developed parts in 2025 to meet the growing market demand. GAC will also carry out demonstration applications on the production lines of OEMs and industrial parks, including those of GAC Motor, AION, and others. GAC aims to achieve small-scale production of the GoMate in 2026, with plans to gradually transition to large-scale production.

 

GAC Group plans to conduct small-scale production of GoMate in 2026

 

In the future, GAC will continue to enhance its products with technology and create more innovations to make society smarter.