Commercial
KUAVO-5
Leju Robotics
PrivateLeju Robotics is a Shenzhen based humanoid robot company spun out of Harbin Institute of Technology. It has delivered 100+ full size humanoid robots and raised $255M.
Founded 2016~$207M raised
Leju Robotics is a Shenzhen based humanoid robot company spun out of Harbin Institute of Technology. It has delivered 100+ full size humanoid robots and raised $255M.
Leju Robotics is a Chinese humanoid robotics company developing bipedal robots for education, research, industrial automation, and embodied AI. Founded in 2016 and backed by Tencent, the company has built one of China’s broadest humanoid robotics portfolios, combining hardware development with AI software, motion control, and developer platforms. Its flagship KUAVO humanoid is designed for research and commercial applications, featuring advanced locomotion, whole-body coordination, and open development capabilities. Leju has also become a prominent participant in China’s robotics ecosystem through high-profile public demonstrations, including KUAVO becoming the first humanoid robot to serve as a torchbearer at China’s 15th National Games.
Platform maturity, autonomy stack, and flagship-system specifications in one view.
A concise view of platform maturity and deployment footprint.
Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.
Published operating specifications for the lead system.
In November 2025, KUAVO carried the torch at China's 15th National Games. The company closed a $207M pre-IPO round led by Greenwoods, totaling $255M.
Leju Robotics was spun out of Harbin Institute of Technology in 2016 by Leng Xiaokun. Early backing from Tencent and Shenzhen Capital Group fueled growth.
The KUAVO stands 170 cm, walks at 4.6 km/h, and features 360 Nm joints. By 2025, over 100 full-size units were delivered.
In November 2025, KUAVO carried the torch at China's 15th National Games. The company closed a $207M pre-IPO round led by Greenwoods, totaling $255M.
