KAIST Humanoid v0.9: 35 kg pushes and 20 kg carries on cameras alone
Where it stands: KAIST's Humanoid v0.9 has been shown pushing objects up to 35 kg and lifting 20 kg while walking, using only onboard cameras to navigate and carry out tasks. The figures come from lab footage and have not been independently verified, and no deployment or partner program has been named. Next, watch for independent replication of the payload claims, tests on uneven or outdoor ground, and whether v0.9 moves into a named deployment.
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- 2026-10-20 (first record, ~4:46 AM ET, MSN syndication): KAIST Humanoid v0.9 footage shows the robot pushing objects up to 35 kg (77 lbs) and lifting 20 kg (44 lbs) while walking, with navigation and task execution on onboard cameras only (no external cameras). Stated payload benchmarks from lab footage; no independent verification or deployment context in the reporting. Watch: third-party replication of the payload figures, uneven/outdoor terrain behavior, and whether v0.9 graduates to a named deployment or partner program.