Event

Schaft demonstrates compact biped carrying 60-kilogram payload

Apr 8, 2016 · Demonstration · Schaft · Humanoid

Schaft demonstrated an unnamed compact biped at NEST 2016 that climbed narrow stairs, carried 60 kilograms, balanced on a pipe, cleaned steps, and traversed rocks, snow, and other rough terrain.

  • Schaft's unnamed compact biped climbed stairs and carried payloads up to 60 kilograms.
  • The robot maintained balance on a pipe and traversed rocks, snow, and slippery terrain.
  • Alphabet's X described the appearance as technical progress, not a product-roadmap announcement.
Company
Schaft
Segment
Humanoid
Event type
Demonstration
Added to Korthos
Jul 19, 2026
Geography
Tokyo · JP