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Xiaomi’s Humanoid Robot Completes 3-Hour Autonomous Trial on Auto Line With 90.2% Success

Xiaomi says validation at additional production stations is underway using its 4.7‑billion‑parameter VLA model with reinforcement learning.

Overview

  • The robot executed dual-side self-tapping nut installation in the die-casting workshop and matched a 76‑second production cycle time.
  • Company-released video and data indicate a 90.2% installation success rate, with ongoing efforts to improve reliability.
  • Xiaomi identifies alignment with locating pins, internal spline variations, inconsistent gripping posture, and magnetic forces as core hurdles.
  • The deployment uses the in-house Xiaomi‑Robotics‑0 vision‑language‑action model paired with reinforcement learning to reduce manual training needs and speed adaptation.
  • BMW, Tesla, and XPeng are advancing humanoid pilots and plans, signaling a wider transition from lab demonstrations to factory trials.