Humanoid Robot OEM/ODM Process
BXI Robotics provides OEM/ODM services from requirements analysis through whole-robot delivery, covering joint actuators, control modules, and system integration. Projects based on an existing platform may use 3–6 months as an early planning reference; actual schedules depend on customization, supply chain, testing, and certification requirements and are confirmed during project scoping.
Engagement process
| Stage | Timeline | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Intake & NDA | Scheduled with the project team | Collect requirements and sign an NDA if needed |
| Application scoping | Assessed after inputs are complete | Define specs, torque targets, and integration scope |
| Architecture and framework | Scheduled after scope review | Agree on architecture, milestones, and responsibilities |
| Development & delivery | Existing-platform projects may reference 3–6 months | Complete development, integration, and agreed validation |
Stage details
- Intake & NDA: collect application, budget, and delivery goals and sign an NDA if required.
- Application scoping: define specifications, torque targets, integration boundaries, and validation requirements.
- Architecture and framework: agree on the technical route, actuator and control selection, milestones, and responsibilities.
- Development & delivery: complete custom development, integration, and the agreed tests before delivery.
What can be customized
- Exterior: overall industrial design and brand visuals, for an identity distinct from the reference design.
- Structure: body structure and mechanical layout, with dimensions, joint arrangement, and load-bearing design tuned to the application.
- Performance: performance parameters tuned on BXI joint motors, control modules, and whole-robot technology to match target torque, DOF, and control needs.
Why choose BXI for OEM/ODM?
- Full-stack in-house: joint motors (85/70/50 series, 25–150 N·m peak), PCIE-CANFD control modules (>1000 Hz), and whole-robot technology are all developed and controlled in-house, so customization depth is not limited by an external supply chain. See the joint motor selection guide.
- System-integration experience: the actuators have been integrated into multiple humanoid platforms, and the Elf 3 architecture can serve as a reference when scoping customization.
- Milestone management: scope reviews, design reviews, and validation gates make schedules measurable; the committed timeline is defined in the project plan.
R&D and manufacturing footprint
Custom projects are engineered by the Shanghai R&D team, with machining and assembly supported by the Shenzhen manufacturing team, connecting prototype development with batch delivery.
FAQ
What is the OEM/ODM lead time? Existing-platform projects with a defined scope may use 3–6 months as an early planning reference. New mechanisms, certification, or complex supply-chain requirements can extend the schedule.
What can be customized? Exterior, structure, and performance parameters, with branded integration built on BXI's joint motors, control modules, and whole-robot technology.
What does the process look like? Intake and NDA → scope confirmation → architecture and milestone review → development, integration, testing, and delivery.
What affects the lead time? Mechanical customization, software scope, sensor and compute options, supply chain, validation depth, and certification requirements all affect the schedule.
Is there a mature whole-robot baseline? Yes. Branded customization is built on the Elf 3 humanoid robot as a mature baseline — see the Elf 3 full specifications.
To start a custom project, contact us or see the OEM customization page.