INTEGRATED SYSTEMS 22 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS October 2026 www.hpmag.co.uk complex handling operations. The manufacturer states that the robot can achieve fingertip positioning repeatability of ±0.05 mm while offering a dual-arm payload capacity of 500 kg. This combination is designed to enable the robot to handle substantial loads while also performing operations requiring controlled, precise movements. Further technical details on the operating conditions associated with the quoted payload and repeatability figures would provide additional insight into the system’s capabilities. Potential applications identified by NeodraDynamics include heavy industrial assembly, materials handling and logistics, mining, construction and deepsea operations. These sectors frequently require machinery capable of generating considerable force while maintaining accurate positioning and repeatable movement, making them potential areas of application for digitally controlled hydraulic actuation. NeodraDynamics is targeting what it describes as the ‘4D’ categories of work: dull, dirty, dangerous and difficult tasks. These include operations where human involvement may be restricted by physical demands, safety risks or challenging environmental conditions. The company believes that hybrid hydraulic-electric actuation could enable robotic systems to undertake a broader range of these tasks by combining the force-generating capabilities of hydraulics with the complementary characteristics of electric actuation. Speaking to international media following the robot’s unveiling, NeodraDynamics founder Yang Tao emphasised the relationship between the two technologies. “Digital hydraulics and electric actuation are complementary. Together they let a robot go airborne, underground and deep-sea — breaking limits of force and endurance and freeing it from the constraints of human form,” he said. The company’s approach addresses a Digital hydraulics bring high-force actuation to humanoid robotics Unveiled at the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, the Neo1 robot incorporates a hybrid hydraulic-electric actuation system designed to address the challenges of combining high force output with precise movement and control. While electrically actuated humanoid robots have attracted considerable attention in recent years, NeodraDynamics believes that combining hydraulic and electric technologies could offer advantages in applications requiring both high power density and accurate motion control. According to the company, Neo1 has been developed to address some of the limitations it associates with purely electric robotic systems, particularly where sustained heavy loads and exposure to harsh environmental conditions are involved. At the centre of the robot’s design is a digital hydraulic actuation system intended to provide high force output while maintaining fine positional control. NeodraDynamics reports that its micro digital hydraulic cylinder weighs 1.1 kg but is capable of driving a 1000 kg load with repeatability of 1 micrometre (0.001 mm). These figures relate to the hydraulic actuator itself, rather than the complete robot, which has a stated dual-arm payload capacity of 500 kg. The company also claims that the hydraulic cylinder can withstand demanding conditions, including nuclear radiation, deep-sea pressure, extreme temperatures, heavy dust and intense vibration. These characteristics could make the te chnology particularly suited to robotic sys tems operating in demanding environments where conventi onal actuation equipment may face perfor mance or reliability challenges. Precision handling Neo1 incorporates a five-fingered dexterous hand and a seven-degree-offreedom (7-DOF) humanoid arm, providing the movement flexibility and manipulation capabilities required for NeodraDynamics Robotics has unveiled a four-metre hydraulic-electric humanoid robot designed to combine heavy-load handling with precision manipulation, highlighting the potential of digital hydraulic actuation in demanding industrial environments. H&P reports. wider engineering challenge: developing robotic systems capable of delivering both high force and precise control while maintaining reliable operation in demanding industrial environments. Digital hydraulics Hydraulic systems have long been used in industrial and mobile machinery where high forces, power density and robust operation are required. However, achieving precise, responsive and repeatable motion control remains an important consideration when integrating hydraulic actuation into advanced robotic systems. NeodraDynamics is positioning digital hydraulics as a means of addressing this challenge, using the technology alongside electric actuation to support applications requiring both substantial mechanical output and fine movement control. Founded in 2024, the Beijing-based company has concentrated its development activities on heavy-duty and high-risk robotic applications rather than lightweight consumer-oriented humanoid platforms. The performance figures reported by N eodraDynamics suggest that hybrid actuat ion architectures could help expand the c apabilities of industrial robotics. For sectors such as construction, mining, heavy manufacturing and offshore operations, combining hydraulic power with advanced motion control could provide opportunities to automate tasks that remain difficult or hazardous for human operators. Neo1 illustrates the potential for combining hydraulic power with precision control in demanding robotic applications. As the technology develops, further operational experience will help establsh how these capabilities can be applied across a wider range of industrial environments. For further information please visit: http://neodradynamics.com
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