A humanoid robot has scaled a 6,200-meter volcano in Ecuador, marking the first time a humanoid robot has reached such an altitude. Named Pemba, the robot is based on the G1 model developed by Unitree Robotics and modified by Geologic Dome, a U.S.-based startup.

The ascent took approximately 16 hours to complete. The robot was equipped with a custom mountaineering jacket, anti-slip footwear, and a thermal management system to prevent malfunctions in sub-zero temperatures. It walked independently on gentler slopes, while members of the expedition team carried or assisted it across steeper, more challenging sections.

Reaching the summit marks the first milestone of the project, with Mount Everest planned as its next challenge. According to the project team, the ascent demonstrates that humanoid robots can operate in extreme high-altitude environments. In the future, such robots could be deployed for tasks including glacier monitoring, mountain waste cleanup, environmental surveying, and search-and-rescue operations, helping reduce human exposure to dangerous conditions in high-risk areas.