J Panda Róbat Seirbhíse Dépheadach by Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center

J Panda Róbat Seirbhíse Dépheadach by Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dearadh Róbataic Competition Category.

IarannRóbataic· 2026

J Panda Róbat Seirbhíse Dépheadach

by Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center

Client: Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Róbataic Category

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The Design

About J Panda Róbat Seirbhíse Dépheadach

Is róbat seirbhíse dépheadach é J Panda atá deartha le haghaidh idirghníomhaíochta agus comhluadair in áiteanna poiblí. Cuireann an fhoirm le chéile marcanna dubha agus bána, ceann rómhór agus cluasa cruinne an phanda mhóir le heiseachnámharlach róbatach. Táirgeann dhá thaispeáint súl chiorclacha seacht n-orlach micrea-léirithe amhail caochadh agus súile a leathdhúnadh. Tacaíonn córas gluaisne le 21 céim saoirse le sméideadh cinn, barróg a thabhairt agus casadh in am leis an gcaint. Cuirtear patrúin thraidisiúnta Shíneacha fíodóireachta bambú agus bróidnéireachta i bhfeidhm ar an struchtúr. Úsáideann eagrán réigiúnach blaosc sheachtrach de chomhábhar ABS ina bhfuil 50 faoin gcéad púdar bambú.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh J Panda Róbat Seirbhíse Dépheadach Duais Iarainn A' Design Award, aitheantas gradamach a bhronntar ar dhea-dhearaí a chomhlíonann na riachtanais ghairmiúla agus thionsclaíocha a bhíonn á n-éileamh ó chruthuithe a ndearnadh go maith iad. Léiríonn buaiteoirí Iarainn scil mhór, speisialtóireacht ard, tuiscint saineolaí agus cumas cruthaitheach a gcruthaitheoirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh J Panda Róbat Seirbhíse Dépheadach ina chruthú a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear atá praiticiúil agus nuálach. Comhtháthaíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Iarainn A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr sa tionscal agus tá saintréithe teicniúla inniúla aige nasctha le heolas agus le tallann. Tá meas ar an dearadh J Panda Róbat Seirbhíse Dépheadach as a dhúthracht agus dearadh é chun feabhsuithe cáilíochta beatha a sholáthar a chabhraíonn leis an domhan a dhéanamh ina áit níos fearr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: J Panda is an integrated intelligent service robot designed to provide interactions and companionship in public places. It combines the cute image of a giant panda with a sleek robotic exoskeleton, giving it tech forward appeal, friendliness, and cultural identity. Through subtle micro expressions like blinking and squinting, humanlike gestures and voice interactions, J Panda creates a consistent and layered emotional dialogue for a more immersive and emotionally resonant companionship.
Dimensions & Packaging: L1460*W571*H510mm
Tags: Bipedal Robot, Public Service, Companionship and Interaction, Cultural Symbol, Micro Expression Interaction, Humanlike Gestures, AMP Imitation Learning Technology, Ecofriendly Materials
Production Technology: J Panda weaves intangible cultural heritage elements of China, like Shu embroidery and traditional bamboo weaving, into its mechanical structure, bringing a warm, handcrafted touch and natural texture to its futuristic form. In collaboration with Dazhu County, leading bamboo producing county in Sichuan, a regional special edition has been created, which features an outer shell made of ABS composite infused with 50% bamboo powder, combining structural strength with biodegradability.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to reimagine the cold, mechanical robot as emotionally engaging companions. The design team combined a giant panda image with a robotic exoskeleton, using subtle micro expressions and humanlike gestures to enhance the interaction experience.
Traditional robot components are often nonrecyclable. Drawing on Sichuan bamboo expertise, the team incorporated bamboo into the structure of J Panda, promoting the applications of sustainable materials in intelligent hardware.
Research: As robots become increasingly present in public services and companionship scenarios, many existing robots prioritize functionality while overlooking emotional connection, leaving interactions feeling distant and impersonal. Rooted in the philosophy of emotional technology, J Panda adopts a holistic design approach that integrates form, interaction, and motion control to make robotic interaction feel warm, expressive, and human.
Inspiration: Inspired by the national treasure of China, the giant panda, a universal symbol of peace, friendliness, and affinity, J Panda features signature black and white color, oversized head, and rounded ears, integrated with a futuristic robotic exoskeleton to create a futuristic space panda form, giving it technological forward appeal and elevating friendliness and cultural identity. It combines advanced technology with emotional engagement and cultural storytelling in an interactive form.
Project Duration: Launched in October 2025, the project completed its exterior and structural design by December 2025 and has since moved into prototype testing, with official launch and delivery scheduled for February 2026.
Operation Flow: J Panda features 7 inch circular eye displays, each capable of presenting content independently. It can make subtle expressions like blinking or squinting. With a 21 DOF motion system and 80 TOPS of computing power, it can perform nodding, hugging, or turning in sync with speech, creating natural, lifelike interactions. AMP imitation learning technology enables the system to dynamically adapt its walking styles and standing postures to environments, allowing it to handle complex scenarios.
Team Members: Ruirui Zhang,
Xuesi Ma,
Yuxi Zhang