J Panda Robô de Serviço Bípede by Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center

J Panda Robô de Serviço Bípede by Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Robótica, Autómatos e Automação Competition Category.

FerroRobótica· 2026

J Panda Robô de Serviço Bípede

by Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center

Client: Chengdu Humanoid Robot Innovation Center

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Robótica Category

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The Design

About J Panda Robô de Serviço Bípede

J Panda é um robô de serviço bípede concebido para a interação e o convívio em espaços públicos. A sua forma combina as manchas a preto e branco, a cabeça sobredimensionada e as orelhas arredondadas do panda-gigante com um exoesqueleto robótico. Dois ecrãs oculares circulares de sete polegadas produzem microexpressões, como piscar e semicerrar os olhos. Um sistema de movimento com 21 graus de liberdade permite acenar, abraçar e virar-se em sincronia com a fala. Padrões tradicionais chineses de tecelagem em bambu e de bordado são aplicados à estrutura. Uma edição regional utiliza uma carcaça exterior em compósito de ABS com 50 por cento de pó de bambu.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

J Panda Robô de Serviço Bípede conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que J Panda Robô de Serviço Bípede seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, J Panda Robô de Serviço Bípede merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

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