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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

A visual look at BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Two children dancing with a small humanoid robot in a brightly lit indoor play area.

BYD's patent filing points to humanoid robots built for everyday environments like the home.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Father and son sitting on a living room carpet interacting with a humanoid robot.

The patent describes a bipedal design intended for service, education and industrial applications.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Father and son dancing with a robotic companion in a living room.

Human-like proportions and articulated limbs are central to the robot design revealed in the filing.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Father and son seated on the floor controlling a robot with a smartphone.

BYD has yet to formally unveil the robot it originally teased for an August debut.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Father and son dancing with a humanoid robot in a colorful home interior.

The automaker's robotics ambitions extend beyond vehicles into consumer and industrial markets.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Close-up view of a modern prosthetic arm with exposed mechanical components.

Advanced articulation, including dexterous fingers, features prominently in the published patent images.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Man sitting on a bed watching a futuristic robot on a nightstand.

The filing offers the clearest look yet at BYD's plans for a bipedal humanoid robot.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Chrome humanoid sculpture standing against a minimalist geometric wall.

Patent images published in China show a sleek, humanoid form with human-like proportions.

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In Pictures: BYD humanoid robot design revealed in patent as formal debut remains delayed

Two children operating a robot with a mobile device indoors.

Service and education uses are among the applications outlined for the robot.

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