Is That Horse Robot? Meet DaxAI Qiji X1 Rideable Quadruped Robot Unveiled at World Robot Conference in Beijing (Watch Viral Video)
The Qiji X1, a rideable quadruped robot horse developed by Chinese startup DaxAI Robotics, has debuted at the World Robot Conference in Beijing. Featuring four articulated legs, a saddle and handlebars, it can carry payloads of up to 660 pounds and could support transport and rescue operations across rough terrain.
The World Robot Conference in Beijing has introduced a striking new development in autonomous mobility with the public demonstration of the Qiji X1. Developed by Chinese startup DaxAI Robotics, the machine functions as a full-scale, rideable quadruped robot horse capable of traversing rough terrain.
The mechanical mount combines four articulated legs with an integrated saddle and handlebars, allowing a human rider to pilot the unit. As per a Interesting Engineering report, the Qiji X1 is designed to support heavy payloads of up to 660 pounds, positioning it as a potential platform for heavy transport and rescue operations in areas where wheeled vehicles cannot easily go. Viral Chinese Animated Movie 'Niu Lai'-Inspired 60 Cm Robot Draws Crowds at World Robot Conference 2026 in Beijing (Watch Video).
Engineering and Technical Capabilities
Powered by self-developed high-torque electric joint motors, the quadruped achieves high peak output levels supported by an advanced high-voltage battery system. During its exhibition debut at the concurrent World Humanoid Robot Games, the machine moved across the convention floor in deliberate, measured steps.
As per a Electronics For You report, the startup was founded in Beijing around 2025 by Wang Kun, drawing on veteran expertise in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence to build systems capable of navigating complex environments. While currently presented primarily as a proof-of-concept, the design highlights how developers are expanding legged robotics beyond industrial applications.
Broader Context at the Beijing Robot Conference
The debut coincided with a massive gathering of global technologies, featuring more than 2,000 competing robots and automated systems from multiple countries. Industry observers note that the event underscores China's expanding domestic robotics ecosystem, which ranges from competitive humanoid athletes to specialized all-terrain transport quadrupeds. Ultra-Bionic Robot At World Robot Conference 2026 in Beijing Priced At USD 17,000, Wows With Human-Like Blinking (Video).
Although the Qiji X1 remains an experimental project rather than a commercial consumer product, its introduction points toward unconventional futures for personal mobility and robotic utility. Developers continue to test whether legged frameworks can effectively supplement traditional vehicles in challenging topography.
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