PNDbotics Adam
Full-size 1.67 m research humanoid from PNDbotics with quasi-direct-drive actuators and an open SDK, offered in Lite, Standard, SP and Pro versions.
New Atlas described Adam as still a prototype in July 2025, with SP units listed online; PNDbotics publishes full developer documentation.
Good humanoid robot (66/100). It stands out most for mobility (dof) (95/100). Highlight: open sdk, dds and ros2. Main trade-off: still described as prototype.
Score breakdown
Rated across 6 criteria
Specifications
- Availability
- Prototype
- Degrees of freedom
- 41
- Height
- 167 cm
- Weight
- 62 kg
- Hand DoF (per hand)
- 6
- Top speed
- 5.4 km/h
- Locomotion
- Bipedal
- Main use
- Research
- Made in
- China
- Year
- 2025
- SDK
- Open SDK
- Announced price
- US$100,000 (reported)
Specs checked September 2026. Sources: pndbotics.com, wiki.pndbotics.com, newatlas.com, interestingengineering.com, interestingengineering.com. A missing value has not been published by the maker.
Pros
- Open SDK, DDS and ROS2
- Six-DoF dexterous hands (SP)
- Large 1,172 Wh battery
Cons
- Still described as prototype
- High reported price
- Runtime not published
Owner reviews
A strong humanoid robot with real strengths
In our independent assessment, the PNDbotics Adam earns 66/100 — a good humanoid robot.
Its strongest area is mobility (dof) (95/100), followed by top speed (79/100). In practice, open sdk, dds and ros2.
The main caveat is availability, where it scores 52/100. Specifically, still described as prototype.
At €86000, it sits at the premium end of the category. A dependable pick if its strengths line up with your priorities.
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Can I actually buy a humanoid robot?
Yes, but mostly research and developer models (Unitree, Booster, EngineAI and others) that ship today. Most general-purpose humanoids are still in paid pilots, pre-order or prototype: check the Availability line before you plan around one.
How much does a humanoid robot cost?
Small developer humanoids start at a few thousand euros; full-size research platforms start around 17,000 € and advanced ones reach about 100,000 € or more. Industrial humanoids are usually sold or leased on quote, so no public price is listed.
What can humanoids do today?
Current models walk, balance, carry modest payloads and perform scripted, learned or teleoperated tasks. Fully autonomous household help is still emerging.
What do degrees of freedom (DoF) tell me?
Each DoF is one joint axis the robot can move. More DoF, especially in the hands, means more dexterous manipulation, but also more to calibrate and maintain.
Do they come with an SDK?
Research-focused humanoids ship with an open SDK or ROS support for programming and experiments; commercial units are typically locked to the vendor's software.
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