BYD filed a design patent for a bipedal humanoid robot. The robot has two arms, two legs and articulated fingers. It features an oval head with a dark face and light panels on its torso and limbs. Joints are visible at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. The design targets service, education and industrial uses. BYD had planned to unveil a humanoid robot in August. It has not yet formally introduced the product. The patent does not confirm performance or mass production plans.