27-DoF cable-driven hand
The official site describes a newly designed cable-driven hand with 27 degrees of freedom and fingertip tactile sensing that detects pressure down to 0.1 N. [1]
Price & availability
from $85,600
Starting · USD · ReportedReported — stated by a credible third party
Original price: CNY 580,000
Source: WAIC 2026 | Matrix Robotics Unveils MATRIX-3 Humanoid Robot ↗ · Jul 20, 2026
Base price of RMB 580,000, reported by Gasgoo and Jiemian; Jiemian gives RMB 680,000 for MATRIX-3 PRO. The Associated Press reported about USD 99,000 without distinguishing the variant, close to the PRO conversion. Base-price USD conversion uses 6.7757 CNY per USD (FRED July 2026 monthly value).
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Current dataset status: Preorder.
Product overview
About Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3
MATRIX-3 is the third-generation flagship humanoid from Matrix Robotics. The company launched it on 10 January 2026 and opened an Early Access Program for select industry partners, with pilots expected in mid-2026. Later press coverage reports pilot deployments and says public pre-orders opened in May. No verified volume-shipping date was found, so this entry uses preorder status rather than commercial.
The official site describes a 27-degree-of-freedom cable-driven hand with fingertip sensing down to 0.1 N. Gasgoo reports full-body distributed tactile sensing and says the robot runs on the company's WAVE physical-world foundation model, with a separate general motion-control model for whole-body movement. Jiemian reports 33 full-body DoF in addition to the 27-DoF hand.
Reported company figures are 1.7 m tall, 65 kg, a maximum speed of 3.9 km/h, a 1.8 kWh battery, about four hours of continuous operation and a 20-minute fast charge. A company release gives up to 15 kg of payload with both arms. The official launch page itself does not publish these dimensions or performance figures.
Gasgoo and Jiemian report a base price of RMB 580,000. Jiemian also reports a MATRIX-3 PRO with the 27-DoF hand from RMB 680,000. Gasgoo reports nearly 1,000 cumulative orders and pilot deployments. Published capacity projections conflict, ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 units in 2027, and should not be read as confirmed deliveries.
At WAIC 2026 in July, Gasgoo reported live demonstrations of commercial service, interactive entertainment and walking on identical hardware. No independent performance testing was found.
Capabilities
Key features
Full-body tactile sensing
Gasgoo reports distributed tactile sensing across the body. The official site describes a distributed sensing network under a 3D woven skin. [1][2]
WAVE foundation model
The company says WAVE handles scene understanding and task planning, while a separate general motion-control model coordinates full-body movement. [2]
Early Access and pilots
Matrix Robotics has opened an Early Access Program for select industry partners. Gasgoo reports pilots in chain catering, hospitality, and research and tourism. [1][2]
WAIC 2026 demonstrations
At WAIC 2026, units with identical hardware switched between commercial service, interactive entertainment and walking, according to Gasgoo. [2]
Hardware profile
Specifications
Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizerReported — stated by a credible third partyEstimated — derived or approximate
Body
Mobility
- Maximum speed
- 1.08 m/sReported — stated by a credible third party[6]Maximum speed 3.9 km/h, converted to metres per second
Power
- Battery
- 1.8 kWhReported — stated by a credible third party[6]Reported from the technical sheet shown at BEYOND Expo 2026
- Runtime
- 4 hOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[3][2]Continuous operation, per the company press release
- Charge time
- 0.33 hReported — stated by a credible third party[8]20-minute fast charge reported from the May 2026 product launch; converted to hours
Hands & Manipulation
- DoF per hand
- 27Official — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]Cable-driven hand, per the official site
- Payload
- 15 kgOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[3]Up to 15 kg with both arms, per the company press release
- Hand / end effector
- 27-DoF cable-driven dexterous hand with fingertip tactile sensingOfficial — stated by the manufacturer or organizer[1]
Compute & Sensing
- Onboard compute
- NVIDIA Thor platformReported — stated by a credible third party[6]Reported by Frandroid after an in-person BEYOND Expo demonstration; exact Thor module not specified
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Mobility
- Peak joint torque
- Not published
- Actuation
- Not published
Power
- Swappable battery
- Not published
Quick answers
Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 FAQ
How much does Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 cost?
Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 is listed at from $85,600 (Starting, reported). The source also states CNY 580,000. [2][5][4][7]
Can you buy Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3?
Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 is classified as preorder, but this record does not include a verified official order link. [1]
How tall is Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 and how much does it weigh?
Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 is 170 cm tall and weighs 65 kg (Company press release figure; not on the official site). [3][2]
How fast is Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3?
Its stated maximum speed is 1.08 m/s; Maximum speed 3.9 km/h, converted to metres per second. [6]
How long does the Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 battery last?
The stated runtime is 4 hours per charge; Continuous operation, per the company press release. [3][2]
How much can Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 carry?
The listed payload is 15 kg; Up to 15 kg with both arms, per the company press release. [3]
How many degrees of freedom does Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 have?
Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 has 33 listed degrees of freedom; Full-body DoF reported by Jiemian; the separate dexterous hand has 27 DoF. [5]
Who makes Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3?
Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3 is made by Matrix Robotics, based in China. [1]
What is the predecessor or successor of Matrix Robotics MATRIX-3?
Matrix Robotics MATRIX-1 is its predecessor. [1]
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Evidence
Sources
- [1]MATRIX-3 product page ↗Matrix Robotics · official · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [2]WAIC 2026 | Matrix Robotics Unveils MATRIX-3 Humanoid Robot ↗Gasgoo · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [3]Matrix Robotics presents MATRIX-3 at BEYOND Expo Macao (company press release) ↗Macau Business · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [4]FRED series EXCHUS: Chinese Yuan Renminbi to U.S. Dollar spot rate (CSV extract) ↗Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED) · database · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [5]Interview with Matrix Robotics founder Allen Zhang ↗Jiemian News · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [6]MATRIX-3 at BEYOND Expo 2026: specifications and demonstration ↗Frandroid · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [7]China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers ↗Associated Press · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026
- [8]Matrix Robotics launches MATRIX-3 with NVIDIA AGX compute and opens pre-orders ↗IT Home · press · accessed Oct 8, 2026