“Ranking based on widely circulated 2025 Chinese robotics industry valuation charts and market disclosures.”
Human-like robots are no longer science fiction. In 2025, China stands at the forefront of humanoid robotics innovation, driven by massive investment, state-backed initiatives, and breakthroughs in embodied artificial intelligence and mechanical design. This article provides an authoritative ranking of the top 20 Chinese humanoid robot companies by valuation, with insights on their technologies, market positioning, valuation estimates and strategic focus—based on the latest industry data and funding disclosures.
Top 20 Chinese Humanoid Robot Companies in 2025
China’s humanoid robotics landscape is rapidly expanding. Humanoid robots—machines designed to emulate human form and movement—are expected to revolutionize sectors from manufacturing and logistics to service, eldercare and commercial operations. China’s dense manufacturing supply chain, AI ecosystem, and robotics patents leadership underpin its competitive edge. icviews.cn
Key Ranking Criteria:
- Valuation estimates (private funding / IPO targets, Widely circulated 2025 industry valuation chart)
- Market traction & partnerships
- Product maturity
- R&D leadership
- Commercial deployments
- Valuation Unit: RMB (CNY, billion)
- Order: From highest to lowest valuation
Tier 1: Market Leaders
| Rank | Company (English) | Valuation RMB (CNY, billion) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UBTECH Robotics | 60.0 |
| 2 | GALBOT | 20.0 |
| 3 | AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) | 15.0 |
| 4 | Unitree Robotics | 12.0 |
| 5 | Leju Robotics | 9.0 |
| 6 | Deep Robotics | 8.0 |
Tier 2: Rapid Growth Players
| Rank | Company (English) | Valuation RMB (CNY, billion) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fourier Intelligence | 8.0 |
| 8 | LimX Dynamics | 8.0 |
| 9 | Keenon Robotics | 7.2 |
| 10 | Pudu Robotics | 7.0 |
| 11 | Zhipingfang AI² Robotics | 7.0 |
| 12 | Galaxea Robotics | 6.2 |
Tier 3: Emerging & Specialized Companies
| Rank | Company (English) | Valuation RMB (CNY, billion) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | ROKAE Robotics | 5.3 |
| 14 | RobotEra | 4.7 |
| 15 | EngineAI | 4.5 |
| 16 | Booster Robotics | 3.5 |
| 17 | PaXini Perception | 3.2 |
| 18 | Spirit AI | 3.0 |
| 19 | Standard Robotics | 2.1 |
| 20 | Noetix Robotics | 2.0 |
1. UBTECH Robotics — The Established Leader
UBTECH is China’s most recognized humanoid robotics company. It completed its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing in 2023, making it the first publicly-traded humanoid specialist in China. Its Walker series robots boast full-body mobility, robust motion control and significant industrial service adoption.
Notable Strengths:
- Full-stack humanoid platform development
- Strong patent portfolio
- Strategic partnerships with automotive OEMs and logistics firms
2. Galbot — Emerging Leader in Embodied AI and Humanoid Robotics
Galbot is a rapidly growing Chinese robotics company specializing in embodied artificial intelligence and general-purpose humanoid robots. Founded in 2023, Galbot has quickly distinguished itself by developing full-stack technologies that integrate large-scale AI models with advanced robotic hardware, enabling robots to autonomously execute complex tasks across real-world industrial and commercial settings. In late 2025, Galbot secured a major funding round exceeding $300 million, bringing its valuation to approximately $3 billion and marking one of the largest investments in China’s humanoid robotics sector.
Galbot’s flagship product, the Galbot G1, has been deployed in diverse practical environments, including fully autonomous retail stores, manufacturing floors, warehouse logistics, and healthcare facilities, demonstrating stable, continuous operations and broad application potential.
Notable Strengths:
- Full-stack development of embodied AI models and humanoid robotics hardware
- Commercial deployments across manufacturing, retail, logistics, and healthcare sectors
- Strong strategic funding and rapid scaling with a multi-billion yuan valuation
3. AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) — Production at Scale
AgiBot (Shanghai Zhiyuan Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.) is a leading Chinese robotics company focused on developing general-purpose embodied humanoid robots that integrate advanced AI, perception, and motion control for real-world use. Founded in February 2023 by experienced AI and robotics engineers, AgiBot has rapidly advanced from research prototypes to large-scale commercial production. The company has achieved notable milestones including the rollout of its 5,000th mass-produced humanoid robot in 2025, reflecting its strong manufacturing capabilities and operational reliability. Its flagship robots—such as the A-Series, X-Series, and G-Series—are deployed across industrial, logistics, service, and customer-facing scenarios, showcasing practical versatility and broad applicability.
Notable Strengths:
- Large-Scale Mass Production: Rolled out over 5,000 humanoid units, demonstrating scalability and manufacturing maturity.
- Diverse Product Portfolio: Offers multiple robot series tailored for industrial handling, agile responsiveness, and service automation.
- Real-World Deployments: Robots actively used across commercial settings including reception, sorting, logistics, and inspection.
4. Unitree Robotics — IPO Target of the Sector
Unitree Robotics is a Hangzhou-based Chinese robotics company renowned for its development, production, and sales of high-performance general-purpose legged robots and humanoid systems. Founded in 2016, Unitree has grown into a globally recognized robotics brand, widely known for making advanced robotics technology commercially accessible across consumer, research, and industrial markets. Its product lineup spans quadruped robots, humanoid platforms, dexterous robotic arms, and core perception and motion-control components. Unitree’s robots have appeared in major cultural and sporting events—including CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala and the Winter Olympics—helping raise public and industry awareness of embodied robotics.
Notable Strengths:
- Strong end-to-end robotics R&D and independent core component development (motors, controllers, LiDAR, perception and motion control)
- Broad product ecosystem from consumer-grade bots to industrial and humanoid models (e.g., R1, G1, H1)
- Significant global exposure and market adoption driven by public showcases and cross-industry applications
5. Leju (Shenzhen) Robotics — China‑Based Humanoid Robotics Innovator
Leju (Shenzhen) Robotics Co., Ltd., commonly branded as Leju Robotics, is a high‑tech enterprise headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of intelligent humanoid robots and related robotic platforms. Founded in 2016, the company develops full‑stack robotics technologies including structural design, torque servos, self‑stabilizing biped gait algorithms, AI motion control, and software integration; its product portfolio spans general‑purpose humanoid robots, educational robots, and specialized service robots for industrial, commercial, and smart‑home scenarios. Leju has secured significant strategic funding and partnerships with major technology and industry players, and has delivered hundreds of full‑size humanoid units, positioning itself as a key contributor to humanoid robot industrialization globally.
Notable Strengths:
- Core robotics technology in torque actuators, balance algorithms, and AI‑driven control systems
- Diverse humanoid product portfolio for education, research, and real‑world applications
- Strategic investments and ecosystem partnerships with Tencent, Huawei Cloud, China Mobile, and others
- Expanding industrial and commercial deployments across sectors including manufacturing, smart home, and public services
6. DEEP Robotics — Leader in Quadruped and AI Robotics
DEEP Robotics, based in Hangzhou, China, develops advanced quadruped and humanoid robots for industrial inspection, emergency response, and research applications. The company specializes in AI-driven control, perception, and autonomous navigation, delivering robust robotic platforms for real-world deployment.
Notable Strengths:
- Pioneering quadruped robotics with industrial applications
- Diverse product portfolio: inspection robots, wheeled‑legged hybrids, humanoids
- Core expertise in AI, perception, and autonomous control
- Strategic partnerships with industry and research institutions
7. Fourier Robotics — Full‑Stack Humanoid and Assistive Robotics Innovator
Fourier Robotics (operating under Fourier, formerly Fourier Intelligence) is a China‑based robotics company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shanghai with a global footprint spanning research, healthcare, and industry. It develops and commercializes advanced robotic technologies focused on humanoid platforms (such as the GRx series), intelligent rehabilitation systems, and full‑stack software and hardware solutions that support embodied AI, human‑robot interaction, and practical deployment across research institutions and healthcare providers in over 40 countries. The company combines core robotics engineering with open‑source tools and developer ecosystems to accelerate real‑world adoption of its platforms.
Notable Strengths:
- Comprehensive humanoid robotics portfolio (GR‑1, GR‑2, GR‑3) and product ecosystem
- Full‑stack robotics technology including hardware, software, and developer toolchains
- Strong global deployment in research, healthcare, and application environments
- Commitment to open innovation with open‑source datasets and toolkits for robotics development
8. LimX Dynamics — Embodied Intelligence Humanoid Robotics Innovator
LimX Dynamics is a Shenzhen‑based robotics company focused on developing full‑size general‑purpose humanoid robots and advanced embodied AI systems. The company drives disruptive innovation in hardware design, reinforcement learning‑based motion control, and embodied AI training paradigms, with the mission of enabling Artificial General Intelligence applications in the physical world across research, manufacturing, commercial, and household sectors. Its product lineup includes full‑size humanoids such as LimX Oli, multi‑modal biped robots like TRON 1, and other embodied robotics platforms, supported by open software tools and ecosystems to accelerate real‑world deployment and developer integration.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑size humanoid robotic platform development with modular hardware and open SDK support
- Core technologies in embodied AI, reinforcement learning motion control, and physical‑AI operating systems
- Diverse robotics portfolio including humanoids and multi‑modal robots for research and applied scenarios
- Strong strategic backing and collaborations to support ecosystem adoption and commercialization
9. KEENON Robotics — Global Leader in Intelligent Service Robots
KEENON Robotics Co., Ltd., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in the development, production, and global deployment of intelligent autonomous service robots and integrated solutions for commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and industrial environments. The company pioneered the first autonomous indoor delivery robots and has expanded its product portfolio to include delivery, guiding, cleaning, disinfection, and elevator‑capable service robots. KEENON’s robots operate in more than 600 cities across over 60 countries, serving diverse applications such as restaurants, hotels, airports, hospitals, and office complexes, with a strong emphasis on stable navigation, AI‑driven autonomy, and real‑world operational efficiency.
Notable Strengths:
- Market leadership in commercial service robotics with high global share and extensive deployment footprint
- Wide range of autonomous service robot solutions (delivery, guiding, cleaning, disinfection, etc.)
- Strong patent portfolio and advanced indoor positioning/navigation technologies
- Strategic global partnerships and expansive international operations network
10. Pudu Robotics — Global Leader in Service Automation Robotics
Pudu Robotics, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a global technology enterprise dedicated to the design, research, development, manufacturing, and sales of intelligent commercial service robots. The company’s mission is to enhance human productivity and quality of life by delivering advanced robotic solutions that automate tasks in service delivery, facility cleaning, industrial logistics, and embodied AI applications. Pudu Robotics has shipped tens of thousands of robots worldwide and established a presence across more than 60 countries and regions, with expanded operations including a US headquarters and fulfillment centers to support localized deployment and service.
Notable Strengths:
- Specialization in autonomous service robots for delivery, cleaning, and industrial logistics
- Extensive global deployment footprint with tens of thousands of units shipped and coverage in 1,000+ cities
- Strong R&D and innovation with hundreds of core patents and industry‑recognized design awards
- Strategic international expansion, including dedicated North American facilities for sales, support, and distribution
11. Zhipingfang AI² Robotics — The AGI‑Native General‑Purpose Robotics Innovator
Zhipingfang AI² Robotics, founded in April 2023 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a leading company in general-purpose intelligent robotics. The company focuses on extending Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) from the digital world to the physical world. Its flagship product, the AlphaBot series, is widely applied across manufacturing, semiconductors, biotechnology, and public service sectors. AI² Robotics leverages a “data feedback loop + scenario compounding” approach to enable autonomous learning and real-world deployment of robots. The company’s mission is to make general-purpose intelligent robots as accessible as smartphones and smart vehicles.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack general-purpose robotics platform (AlphaBot series) integrating proprietary embodied AI models.
- Leading embodied foundation model (Alpha Brain with GOVLA) enabling real-time perception, coordination, and task learning.
- Rapid commercialization with large-scale industrial deployment (e.g., 1,000+ robot agreements) and plans for future public offering.
12. Galaxea Dynamics — The Full‑Stack Physical AI Robotics Innovator
Galaxea Dynamics is a Beijing‑based robotics company founded in 2023, specializing in full‑stack development of advanced embodied robotics platforms. The company focuses on building the foundation for “Physical AI,” integrating mechanical design, sensing, computing, and software to enable robots that operate effectively in real‑world environments. Its product portfolio includes wheeled humanoid mobile manipulation platforms and lightweight robotic arms designed for research, development, industrial applications, and embodied AI model training. Galaxea Dynamics supports global developers with documentation, open‑source tools, and community engagement through platforms like Discord and GitHub.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack robotics platform development covering humanoid mobile manipulators and modular robot arms.
- Versatile product lineup — from high‑performance dual‑arm humanoid robots to desktop‑level 6‑DOF arms.
- Focus on embodied AI and developer ecosystem support with extensive documentation and community engagement.
13. ROKAE Robotics — The Industrial & Collaborative Robotics Expert
ROKAE Robotics (Beijing ROKAE Robotics Co., Ltd.) is a leading intelligent robotics company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Beijing, China, with R&D centers and operations in locations including Shandong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The company specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and deployment of flexible collaborative robots (cobots), industrial robots, mobile manipulators, and embodied intelligent robotic solutions. ROKAE serves a wide range of industries — from automotive and electronics to metal fabrication, healthcare, commercial services, and general manufacturing — providing automation solutions designed to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity for global customers. The company’s product portfolio includes xMate series cobots, NB/XB series industrial robots, and advanced embodied intelligent platforms. ROKAE operates globally across more than 20 countries and maintains a large‑scale production facility with annual capacity exceeding tens of thousands of robots.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack robotics portfolio spanning collaborative robots, industrial robots, and embodied intelligent systems.
- Extensive global presence and deployment across diverse industrial and commercial scenarios.
- Strong R&D and intellectual property foundation with hundreds of patents and industry certifications.
14. ROBOTERA — The Native General‑Purpose Embodied Intelligence Pioneer
ROBOTERA (Beijing ROBOTERA Technology Co., Ltd.) is a humanoid robotics company founded in August 2023, incubated by the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University. It is the only humanoid robotics firm with shareholding from Tsinghua University and is led by Professor Chen Jianyu, a Tsinghua University assistant professor and doctoral supervisor. ROBOTERA is dedicated to defining native general‑purpose embodied intelligence by integrating advanced AI with high‑performance humanoid hardware and aims to bring robots into millions of homes and real‑world application scenarios. The company’s product portfolio includes full‑size bipedal humanoid robots (such as L7 and STAR1), service robots, and high‑dexterity robotic hands, designed for tasks across manufacturing, logistics, commercial services, and domestic care.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack humanoid robotics platform development, including full‑size bipedal robots, wheeled service robots, and dexterous manipulation systems.
- Strong academic and research foundation with incubation from Tsinghua University and leadership by established robotics and AI experts.
- Strategic partnerships and market confidence reflected in major financing (Series A+ ~RMB 1 billion) and collaboration with international organizations (e.g., UNIDO).
15. ENGINEAI Robotics — The Humanoid Robotics Innovator
ENGINEAI Robotics, based in Shenzhen, China, develops advanced humanoid robots for research, industrial, commercial, and home applications. Its platforms integrate mechanical design, motion control, and embodied intelligence to enable versatile real-world functionality.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack humanoid robotics platform development
- Experienced interdisciplinary team in robotics and AI
- Strategic partnerships and investor support for commercialization
16. Booster Robotics — The Developer‑Oriented Humanoid Robotics Platform
Booster Robotics , was founded in 2023 in Beijing with a mission to accelerate productivity transformation through humanoid robots and to build an open robotics ecosystem for global developers. The company focuses on humanoid robotic platforms tailored for research, education, competitions, and secondary development, and emphasizes lightweight, flexible, and durable designs accompanied by comprehensive SDKs and development tools. Boosters like the T1 and K1 series are also actively used in international robotics events such as RoboCup.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack humanoid robotics platform development with modular, developer‑friendly robots (e.g., T1 and K1) and open‑source support.
- Strong ecosystem emphasis with SDKs, open tools, and community development resources.
- Strategic engagement in global robotics competitions and partnerships that validate performance and expand adoption.
17. PaXini Tech — The Embodied Intelligence & Tactile Robotics Innovator
PaXini Tech (PaXini), headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a robotics and sensing technology company founded in 2021. It specializes in core multi‑dimensional tactile perception technologies and the development of embodied AI robotics systems, including tactile sensors, dexterous robotic hands, and humanoid robots. PaXini’s founding team originates from Waseda University’s robotics laboratory, and the company aims to endow robots with human‑like tactile perception to enable reliable interaction with the physical world. Its product offerings span from high‑precision tactile sensing components to full robotic platforms already deployed commercially in sectors such as intelligent manufacturing, healthcare, industrial production, and consumer electronics.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack embodied intelligence and tactile robotics ecosystem, from core sensors to humanoid robots.
- Strong technology and intellectual property foundation in multi‑dimensional tactile perception.
- Strategic engagement in global robotics events and expanding global presence with flagship product showcases and partnerships.
18. Spirit AI — The Embodied Intelligence & General‑Purpose Humanoid Robotics Pioneer
Spirit AI , founded in February 2024 and headquartered in Beijing with additional operations in Hangzhou, is a robotics company developing AI‑powered humanoid robots and next‑generation embodied intelligence systems. The company integrates advanced AI models with high‑performance robotic hardware to create versatile humanoid platforms capable of complex, real‑world task execution. Spirit AI aims to bring intelligent robotic companions into widespread use and accelerate the adoption of embodied AI across commercial and consumer scenarios.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack embodied AI and humanoid robotics platform development, including proprietary VLA (Vision‑Language‑Action) models and force‑controlled robot architectures.
- Strong technology recognition and rapid funding growth, with major Pre‑A and Pre‑A+ financing rounds led by strategic investors like Prosperity7 Ventures and JD.com.
- Industry acclaim and global startup recognition, including placement on The Information’s 2025 list of most promising startups, reflecting confidence in its innovation and commercial potential.
19. Standard Robots — The Industrial Autonomous Mobile Robotics Leader
Standard Robots , founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a robotics company focused on research, development, and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and flexible logistics automation solutions for intelligent manufacturing and factory logistics. The company’s offerings include a broad range of mobile robotic platforms — including conveyors, forklifts, tugger robots, and fleet management systems — supported by proprietary SLAM navigation, multi‑sensor fusion, and fleet coordination technologies. Standard Robots serves customers across electronics, automotive, semiconductors, new energy, biotech, and other industrial sectors and has deployed products in multiple countries with hundreds of projects completed.
Notable Strengths:
- Standardized autonomous mobile robotics platform development with advanced SLAM, multi‑sensor fusion, and fleet software for industrial logistics.
- Proven deployment track record with global industrial clients across diverse manufacturing sectors.
- Strategic presence in key automation markets with solutions optimized for electronics, automotive, semiconductor, and new energy industries.
20. NOETIX Robotics — The Beijing‑Based Humanoid Robotics Developer
NOETIX Robotics (Songyan Power (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) is a technology company founded in September 2023 in Beijing, China, focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of humanoid robots. The founding team includes experts from institutions such as Tsinghua University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. NOETIX develops advanced humanoid platforms that integrate motion control, vision systems, and embodied AI capabilities, with products like N1, N2, Dora, and Hobbs designed for research, education, service, and interaction scenarios. The company has achieved milestones including autonomous navigation, agile locomotion, dexterous manipulation, and multi‑modal interaction.
Notable Strengths:
- Full‑stack humanoid robotics platform development, including multi‑terrain bipedal locomotion and dexterous interaction robots.
- Rapid technological progress with self‑developed motion control, AI integration, and multi‑modal perception systems.
- Strategic industry recognition and growing investment support enabling expansion into research, education, and consumer‑oriented robot applications.
Notes for International Readers
- All valuations are market estimates, not official audited figures.
- Rankings reflect industry consensus and widely shared 2025 valuation graphics.
- Companies listed focus on humanoid robots or humanoid-related embodied intelligence platforms.
- Valuations may fluctuate significantly due to funding rounds, IPO plans, or government-backed initiatives.
