Introducing MATRIX-3

January 10, 2026

Today, Matrix Robotics officially launches its third-generation humanoid robot: MATRIX-3. This iteration represents a systematic reconstruction, from underlying algorithms to top-level applications. MATRIX-3 is a safe, autonomous, and highly generalizable physical intelligence platform capable of performing complex, human-like tasks. Designed to transition from specialized industrial scenarios into the fabric of everyday life, MATRIX-3 marks a new era for humanoid robotics—moving from "executing pre-set instructions" to "understanding and adapting to the physical world."

To achieve this leap, the Matrix Robotics engineering team has pushed the boundaries of materials science, propulsion technology, perception algorithms, and generative AI, imbuing MATRIX-3 with three core advantages:

Biomimetic Design & Advanced Perception: For the first time, biomimetic skin textures and high-dimensional tactile sensing are deeply integrated, providing the robot with physical interaction intuition comparable to human touch.
Dexterous Manipulation & Humanoid Gait: Through the revolutionary "Intuitive Hand" and high-performance joints, the robot achieves unprecedented operational precision and natural, fluid movement.
Cognitive Core & Zero-Shot Generalization: A new neural network architecture grants the robot powerful zero-shot learning capabilities, enabling it to adapt instantly to unfamiliar tasks and complex environments.

MATRIX-3 paves the way for the large-scale deployment of humanoid robots across commercial services, manufacturing, logistics, medical assistance, and home environments.

Technical Specifications

Biomimetic Design: Giving the Robot "Skin" and "Touch"

To ensure safe and nuanced interaction between the robot, humans, and their environment, MATRIX-3 introduces a revolutionary human-centric engineering design.

3D Woven Biomimetic Skin: The robot’s chassis is covered in a pioneering, three-dimensional flexible fabric. This "skin" provides a soft, approachable aesthetic while embedding a distributed sensing network that cushions contact and detects impact force in real-time.
Multimodal Perception Fusion: The fingertips integrate a high-sensitivity tactile sensor array capable of detecting pressure as low as 0.1N. Combined with an upgraded vision system—powered by a large-scale spatial perception foundation model—MATRIX-3 utilizes a visual-tactile feedback loop to judge material, shape, and grip stability, enabling the precise handling of fragile and flexible objects.

Movement & Operation: Redefining the Limits of Agility

MATRIX-3’s physical performance has achieved a qualitative leap through biomimetic joints and high-fidelity end-effectors.

27-DoF Dexterous Hand: Equipped with a newly designed 27-degree-of-freedom (DoF) hand, the joint architecture closely mirrors human anatomy. Utilizing advanced cable-driven technology, the hand achieves an extremely lightweight profile and high-speed precision, allowing it to use standard tools, operate delicate instruments, and manipulate soft goods like fabric.
Natural Humanoid Gait: Built on a general motion control model trained on vast human motion-capture datasets, MATRIX-3’s walking and navigation are indistinguishable from human movement. Its power core consists of integrated linear actuators that combine high power density with low-noise operation, providing a stable and agile foundation for full-body coordination.

Cognitive Core: From "Pre-programmed" to "Reasoning"

If hardware is the body, intelligence is the soul. MATRIX-3 is powered by a proprietary neural network architecture developed by Matrix Super Intelligence.

Zero-Shot Generalization: Unlike traditional robots that require specific training for every task, MATRIX-3 understands basic physical laws. It can follow natural language instructions to perform novel tasks in unfamiliar environments without prior data exposure.
Universal Intelligent Manipulation: Driven by high-quality data scaling, the robot independently plans grasping strategies and obstacle avoidance paths. It adjusts its force and posture in real-time, executing complex tasks that require seamless hand-eye coordination.

Summary

MATRIX-3 is a milestone in Matrix Robotics' journey toward mature, real-world applications. By integrating biomimetic design with generalizable AI, we have created an agent truly designed to interact with the human world.

“The philosophy of MATRIX-3 is to integrate machine intelligence into human physical spaces as naturally and safely as possible,” said Allen Zhang, CEO of Matrix Robotics. “We are not trying to replicate humans, but to create a new species that extends human capabilities and handles repetitive labor. Today, we have taken a definitive step toward that future.”

Matrix Robotics has opened an Early Access Program for MATRIX-3 to select industry partners, with initial pilot deployments expected to begin in mid-2026.

About Us

Matrix Robotics is dedicated to developing the world’s leading general-purpose humanoid robots. Our mission is to create a future where AI-driven robots handle heavy, dangerous, and repetitive tasks, freeing human creativity for more meaningful endeavors. Our team comprises elite talent from the fields of AI, humanoid robotics, and autonomous driving.

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