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MATRIX-3

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About MATRIX-3

MATRIX-3 is Matrix Robotics’ third-generation humanoid, combining distributed tactile sensing, biomimetic exterior materials and a cable-driven 27-degree-of-freedom hand. Fingertip sensors detect forces down to approximately 0.1 newtons, while integrated linear actuators and whole-body control support bipedal movement and coordinated manipulation.

The WAVE physical-world model handles scene interpretation, task planning and cross-task generalisation, while a separate motion layer coordinates gait and physical execution. Matrix opened an early-access programme for selected partners in January 2026 and announced plans for pilot deployments from mid-2026 across commercial service, manufacturing, logistics and assistance applications.

21 MAY 2026

This week in humanoids

10 JAN 2026

Matrix Robotics launches MATRIX-3, its third-generation humanoid

Capabilities

Source-backed capabilities

  • Bipedal walking

    Claimed - Walk using the advertised human-motion-trained gait.

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  • Fabric smoothing and folding

    Claimed - Manipulate fabric with the advertised hand configuration.

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Research

  • WAVE physical-world model: WAIC 2026 technical update

    2026-07-20 - Research Publication - Matrix Robotics describes an updated WAVE physical-world model demonstrated on three MATRIX-3 humanoids at WAIC 2026. A high-level model handles scene understanding, task planning and generalised manipulation while a separate motion-control model generates whole-body movement.

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Timeline

  • Matrix Robotics updates WAVE for MATRIX-3 at WAIC

    2026-07-20 - Research Publication - Three MATRIX-3 robots demonstrated coffee-machine operation, cup handling, visitor interaction and walking in separate exhibition areas. The system used real and simulated interaction data, with operational feedback feeding subsequent model development.

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  • Matrix Robotics demonstrates MATRIX-3 at BEYOND Expo

    2026-05-28 - Demonstration - The robot walked and turned, then grasped, held and rolled fruit replicas using its dexterous hands. Visitors could join two one-hour interactive sessions each day, including rock-paper-scissors games with the robot.

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  • Matrix Robotics prices MATRIX-3 and outlines factory plans

    2026-05-18 - Market Signal - The standard configuration cost CNY 580,000 and the Pro version CNY 680,000, each including one year of basic service; the Pro included the dexterous hand. The first factory phase was planned for annual capacity of 10,000 units, alongside releases of WAVE, developer tools and a robotics-as-a-service ecosystem.

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  • Matrix Robotics introduces third-generation MATRIX-3

    2026-01-10 - Product Launch - The design combined a flexible woven outer skin and distributed tactile sensing with cable-driven hands offering 27 degrees of freedom. Integrated linear actuators and a general motion-control model supported locomotion, while visual and tactile feedback informed manipulation.

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Context

Market context

General-purpose humanoid robot platform built to integrate with large-scale embodied AI models, enabling perception, reasoning, and task execution in real-world environments.

  • Target environment: Robotics demonstrations, embodied-AI test environments, research settings and future structured deployment sites.
  • Workflow context: Embodied model integration, scene understanding, physical task execution and humanoid system demonstrations.
  • Customer context: AI developers, robotics partners, investors and customers evaluating software-led humanoid platforms.
  • Deployment model: Prototype humanoid platform tied to Matrix Hyperintelligence's embodied-AI strategy.
  • Commercial maturity: Prototype-stage product with public positioning and limited customer deployment proof.
  • Adoption constraints: Adoption depends on hardware delivery, manipulation performance, model reliability, safety, compute integration and real-task evidence.
  • Market position: AI-first humanoid lane where the robot is positioned as a physical endpoint for embodied intelligence.
  • Adjacent products: GENE.01, Martian, Figure 03, Apollo

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