PM01

Compact open humanoid robot platform for embodied AI developers and research labs

ENGINEAIAvailableAnnounced 2024

Price starting from

$12,000

PM01 humanoid robot

Technical Details

Specifications

Height1.4 m / 4' 7''
Weight42 kg / 92.6 lb
Degrees of Freedom24
Locomotionbipedal
PayloadUndisclosed
Battery Type
Speed2 m/s
Rated Runtime2 h

Sensors

CamerasRGB-D vision system
Depth SensingYes
LidarNot disclosed
IMUYes
MicrophonesNot disclosed
Tactile Sensingjoint force sensing

Software

Control Modeautonomous, teleoperation
Middleware
SDKOpen
SDK DetailsOpen humanoid development SDK
Connectivity

Deployment

Units Shipped: Not publicly disclosed

As of Aug 2026

Company Claim

EngineAI's robots, including PM01, appeared publicly on patrol alongside Shenzhen police officers, wearing police-branded high-visibility vests at high-traffic public locations. At CES 2026, EngineAI stated PM01 is 'advancing toward scaled deployment' across public transportation support, guided tours and retail services, and automated patrol and inspection tasks

Shenzhen municipal government (official news portal, sz.gov.cn); Interesting Engineering; EngineAI official CES 2026 press release (PRNewswire, Jan 7, 2026)

What's Actually Confirmed

Officials explicitly did not characterize the Shenzhen patrol appearance as a formal deployment. Independent reporting describes it as a demonstration tied to ongoing testing, with EngineAI robots closely supervised by engineers during public appearances — consistent with early-stage real-world testing, not autonomous or operational police use. The CES 2026 'scaled deployment' language is forward-looking company intent; no new named customer, site, or confirmed deployment beyond the existing Shenzhen patrol appearance was found

Shenzhen Public Security (police)

MixC World shopping mall, Nanshan District; Window of the World, Shenzhen

TaskPublic patrol presence/demonstration alongside police officers
StageTraining
Start DateFeb 2025
End Date

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PM01 and who makes it?

PM01 is a compact open humanoid robot platform for embodied AI developers and research labs. It is manufactured by ENGINEAI and was announced in 2024.

How tall is the PM01?

PM01 is 1.4 m / 4' 7'' tall.

How much does the PM01 weigh?

PM01 weighs 42 kg / 92.6 lb.

How much does the PM01 cost? Is the PM01 available to buy?

PM01 starts from $12,000. Reported range $12,000–$13,700. Developer-focused commercial availability in limited regions.

What are the main strengths of the PM01?

  • Compact developer-focused platform
  • Relatively accessible humanoid architecture
  • Open development orientation

What are the limitations of the PM01?

  • Limited runtime
  • No official global pricing disclosure
  • Early-stage deployment ecosystem

Last updated: Aug 2026