Integrated software-hardware embodied intelligent humanoid robots represent a significant opportunity in the future intelligent industry. The application of large-scale model intelligence is being widely and deeply promoted across various industries. World models and embodied intelligence are accelerating their transition from the lab to real-world applications and commercial deployment. iSoftStone is focusing on the development of humanoid robot applications, continuously investing in R&D. This includes the company's pioneering integrated software-hardware embodied intelligent computing platform, end-to-end neural network algorithms, integrated joints, and other core components. A series of products aimed at flexible manufacturing, interactive services, education, and more will be launched in the future.

On January 16th, iSoftStone's Tianqing Robotics Company unveiled its first bipedal robot, Tianhe C1, in Wuxi. The robot is positioned for research, education, and interactive service scenarios.

Tianhe C1 is based on the company's self-developed Nebula embodied intelligent computing platform. It uses a modular technology architecture where software defines hardware, providing a rich library of atomic motion algorithms. The robot supports multiple large models and collaborates with ecosystem partners to create industry-specific application solutions for interactive services and research/education scenarios.

In terms of interactive services and educational applications, Tianhe C1 fully considers the fast integration needs of industry intelligent agents. Equipped with the self-developed Nebula embodied intelligent computing platform, it supports integrated joints, dexterous hands, voice and visual perception peripherals, and open standard API access. It provides an atomic motion algorithm platform and supports the rapid integration of cloud-based large models and edge-side models for intelligent agent applications. Tianhe C1 stands at 130 cm tall and weighs 32 kg. It has 29 degrees of freedom and is equipped with multimodal perception capabilities as well as end-to-end neural network algorithms, ensuring stable and reliable movement and human-robot interaction capabilities.

Powered by an End-to-End Neural Network "Brain"

Enhancing Perception, Reasoning, and Decision-Making Capabilities

Tianhe C1 is equipped with iSoftStone's self-developed Tianxuan large model, which, leveraging advanced SLAM technology and motion control algorithms, can quickly build a map of its environment, intelligently plan the optimal route, and flexibly avoid obstacles. Based on the Tianxuan large model and reinforcement learning algorithms, Tianhe C1 has multimodal perception, autonomous learning, planning, decision-making, and emotional interaction capabilities. It can achieve accurate perception, spatial reasoning, and proactively engage in tasks in the physical world.

Industry-First Self-Developed Nebula Embodied Intelligent Computing Platform

Supports Atomic Motion Algorithm Library for Robotics Products

Compared to the commonly used X86+AI chip combination in humanoid robots, iSoftStone's self-developed Nebula embodied intelligent computing platform offers significant advantages. Its all-in-one architecture substantially reduces inter-board network congestion and communication non-real-time synchronization issues, enabling real-time and accurate transmission of computing results to the motion controller.

iSoftStone has innovatively designed a secondary system specifically responsible for the robot's safety, fault management, and energy domain, greatly enhancing the reliability of the robot's body. The Nebula embodied computing platform is deeply integrated with iSoftStone's self-developed ISSEOS and the Nebula Robot Intelligent Operating System. By adopting algorithm-defined hardware design, it ensures both high performance and reliability while offering a rich library of atomic motion algorithms, significantly improving the robot development efficiency.

The Nebula Robot Intelligent Operating System has been specifically optimized for real-time task response and timely interaction with external peripherals, ensuring stable and reliable motion control capabilities of the robot. In terms of interaction control, the system is compatible with multiple control protocols, including RS485, FDCan, and Ethercat, supporting various controller use scenarios and long-term future evolutions. The Nebula Robot Intelligent Operating System supports over 1,000 software packages compatible with ROS2 and major simulation platforms such as Mujoco and Issac Gym. Users can directly complete simulation development and real-world deployment within one environment, enabling rapid product development.

Modular Design with Algorithm-Defined Hardware

Optimal Solution for Reliability, Performance, and Expandability

With the decoupling of hardware and software and algorithm-defined hardware, Tianhe C1 features an open and reliable system design.

Flexible Functional Module Expansion: Key components such as integrated joints, voice-visual sensors, dexterous hands, and the embodied intelligent computing platform are independently developed and integrated. When new features are added or upgraded, only the relevant modules need to be replaced or upgraded, ensuring optimal system performance.

Efficient Fault Handling: The modular design facilitates quick fault diagnosis and module replacement, enhancing system reliability and maintainability while reducing downtime.

Rapid Response to Demands: By utilizing the self-developed operator motion algorithm platform, Tianhe C1 can freely customize motion control strategies, quickly responding to diverse market demands.

Effective Cost Control: The optimized architecture standardizes components, reducing both R&D and production costs.

The modular architecture of Tianhe C1 enhances product reliability, performance, and expandability, providing users with a wide range of solutions.

Safe and Reliable Super-Powerful Performance

Leading Endurance, Speed, and Flexibility

Tianhe C1 showcases industrial-grade quality in its core components. The main control board uses industrial-grade components, significantly improving its lifespan and reliability. The battery system adopts internationally leading battery cell technology—"Chuangming-Anengke Technology", paired with advanced power management algorithms. It monitors the battery status in real-time with high precision, ensuring robust power supply and providing long-lasting endurance and reliable safety for the robot.

iSoftStone will soon introduce products such as the Tianqing series for flexible manufacturing labor substitution and the Tianxi series for general humanoid robots. These products will continue to target robot data collection, 3C/automotive flexible manufacturing, and interactive services. By deeply exploring and diversifying application scenarios, iSoftStone will persist in strengthening core technologies, enhancing the generalization capabilities of humanoid robots in complex tasks, and accelerating their commercial deployment. In adition, the company will further enhance its deep collaboration with the industry, working with upstream and downstream partners to pool collective wisdom and resources. Together, they aim to build a healthy ecosystem for the humanoid robot industry, drive the industry to new heights, and usher in a new era of intelligent connectivity.

Jiangsu iSoftStone Tianqing Robot Technology Co., Ltd., established on December 31, 2024, in Wuxi, is a subsidiary of iSoftStone focused on the design and development of robotic products. It integrates iSoftStone's extensive experience in software R&D and industry digitization, as well as its broad hardware and software ecosystem advantages, aiming to drive the shift of robots from specialized to general industry applications and inject strong momentum into the intelligent transformation of various industries.