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EngineAI

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Shenzhen based humanoid robotics company founded in October 2023 by Zhao Tongyang, who began working on bipedal robots in 2016. Launched four humanoid models in rapid succession, culminating in the T800 general purpose humanoid in December 2025. Raised approximately 181 million dollars in total funding.

Founded 2023$140M raised
humanoidlegged-robotsactuators

Humanoid Robots

3 Humanoid Robots
SE01Prototype
SE01
A full size general purpose humanoid robot that achieved the world's first natural human like gait using an end to end neural network system.
H:170 cm
W:55 kg
D:32
S:7.2 km/h
L:N/A
B:N/A
PM01Prototype
PM01
A compact general purpose humanoid robot standing 138 cm tall, designed for accessible and versatile deployment.
H:138 cm
W:40 kg
D:24
S:N/A
L:N/A
B:N/A
T800Prototype
T800
Fastest humanoid robot with ≥3 m/s speed, focused on raw locomotion performance.
H:173 cm
W:75 kg
D:43
S:10.8 km/h
L:N/A
B:4 hours

Introduction

EngineAI is a Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company founded in October 2023, developing full-size and compact humanoid robots with a focus on human-like locomotion. Its core team originates from XPeng's robotics division, and the company has raised over $166 million from JD.com, CATL Capital, XPeng, and Baidu Ventures. Its SE01 humanoid went viral for its remarkably natural walking gait.

Technology

Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.

Platform

Technology Snapshot

A concise view of platform maturity and deployment footprint.

Flagship PlatformSE01
Autonomy

AI Stack

Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.

  • End-to-end neural networks
  • Reinforcement Learning
Performance

SE01 Specs

Published operating specifications for the lead system.

Speed7.2 km/h
Degrees of Freedom32

Investors

Rocket CapitalJD.comCATL Capital
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Valuation History

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Management Team

Zhao Tongyang
Zhao TongyangFounder & CEO

Company Story

EngineAI is a Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company founded in October 2023, developing full-size and compact humanoid robots with a focus on human-like locomotion. Its core team originates from XPeng's robotics division, and the company has raised over $166 million from JD.com, CATL Capital, XPeng, and Baidu Ventures. Its SE01 humanoid went viral for its remarkably natural walking gait.

  1. October 2023

    EngineAI is founded in Shenzhen

    EngineAI was founded in October 2023 by Zhao Tongyang, who had co-founded Shenzhen Pengxing Intelligent Research with XPeng Motors, building what became XPeng's robotics division. He took his IP and core team to establish EngineAI.

    XPeng alumniShenzhen
  2. October 2024 - December 2024

    SE01 and PM01 establish the early lineup

    In October 2024, EngineAI unveiled the SE01 on CCTV's New Year's Gala. Standing 170 cm and 55 kg with 32 degrees of freedom, the SE01 stunned viewers with its human-like walking gait. The compact PM01 followed in December 2024.

    SE01PM01
  3. 2025

    Large 2025 rounds back EngineAI’s expansion

    Funding accelerated in 2025 with approximately 1 billion yuan ($139.3 million) across two rounds, with investors including JD.com, CATL Capital, Baidu Ventures, and HongShan. Total funding surpassed $166 million.

    JD.comCATL Capital
  4. December 2025

    EngineAI broadens the range with SA02 and T-800

    EngineAI continued expanding with the SA02 anime-inspired humanoid priced at $5,300 and the T-800 prototype. The emphasis on achieving the most natural humanoid gait has become its primary differentiator in China's crowded market.

    SA02T-800