Adam-U Ultra dances with 41 joints, signaling a new era for humanoid robotics

PNDbotics’ Adam-U Ultra, a 5.2-foot-tall humanoid with 41 independent joints, wowed observers by performing a complex Charleston/hip-hop routine with remarkable precision and speed, guided by Nvidia’s Jetson Orin AI platform, Intel RealSense depth sensing, and a vision-language-action model. Weighing about 60–63 kg (132–139 lb), the lightweight robot showcases advanced whole‑body control and balance, and its designers envision versatile roles—from research and rehabilitation to manufacturing and concierge work—indicating a broad potential future for humanoid robotics.