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LimX Dynamics

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Shenzhen based AI driven humanoid robotics company founded in 2022 by Dr. Wei Zhang, a tenured professor at Southern University of Science and Technology. Known for the CL-1 and CL-2 humanoids and the modular TRON1 biped. Raised over 69 million dollars from Alibaba, JD.com, and Lenovo.

Founded 2022$296M raised
humanoidlegged-robotsembodied-intelligence

Humanoid Robots

3 Humanoid Robots
CL-1Prototype
CL-1
A full size humanoid robot capable of dynamic locomotion across stairs, uneven terrain, and heavy load industrial tasks using real time terrain perception.
H:160 cm
W:N/A
D:31
S:N/A
L:N/A
B:N/A
LunaPrototype
Luna
High performance humanoid built on the Oli platform with refined silhouette and lifelike gait
H:165 cm
W:N/A
D:33
S:N/A
L:N/A
B:N/A
OliProduction
Oli
Humanoid with strong locomotion and balancing capabilities for education, manufacturing, and entertainment.
H:165 cm
W:55 kg
D:31
S:5.4 km/h
L:3 kg
B:1.75 hours

Introduction

LimX Dynamics is a Shenzhen-based robotics company developing full-size general-purpose humanoid robots powered by advanced reinforcement learning. Founded in 2022 by Dr. Wei Zhang, a former tenured professor at Ohio State University, the company has raised over $296 million from Alibaba, JD.com, and Nio Capital.

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 PlatformCL-1
Autonomy

AI Stack

Capabilities and model layers highlighted by the company.

  • Embodied Intelligence OS
  • Reinforcement Learning
Performance

CL-1 Specs

Published operating specifications for the lead system.

Degrees of Freedom31

Investors

Shang Qi CapitalNIO CapitalJD.comKunzhong CapitalChina MerchantsAlibaba Group
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Management Team

Wei Zhang
Wei ZhangFounder & CEO
Li Zhang
Li ZhangCo-Founder & COO

Company Story

LimX Dynamics is a Shenzhen-based robotics company developing full-size general-purpose humanoid robots powered by advanced reinforcement learning. Founded in 2022 by Dr. Wei Zhang, a former tenured professor at Ohio State University, the company has raised over $296 million from Alibaba, JD.com, and Nio Capital.

  1. January 2022

    LimX Dynamics is founded in Shenzhen

    LimX Dynamics was founded in January 2022 in Shenzhen by Dr. Wei Zhang, who left a tenured professorship at Ohio State University. In November 2023, Zhang Li, former COO of WeRide, joined as co-founder and COO.

    ShenzhenWei Zhang
  2. May 2024 - January 2026

    Strategic financing and a major Series B make LimX one of Chinas best-funded contenders

    The company secured strategic financing in May 2024 and a Series A in July 2024, attracting Alibaba (18.7% stake), Lenovo Capital, and JD.com. In early 2026, LimX closed a $200 million Series B with Nio Capital, bringing total funding to ~$296 million.

    AlibabaJD.comNio Capital
  3. 2025

    LimX expands from bipeds into a broader embodied-robot lineup

    LimX's product portfolio spans the W1 wheeled quadruped, the TRON series biped robots, and the CL-series (Oli) humanoid designed for general-purpose tasks.

    TRONCL-seriesW1
  4. 2025

    LimX positions itself as a leading Chinese humanoid platform company

    With China's humanoid sector attracting intense competition and government support, LimX has positioned itself as one of the country's leading players, combining American-trained academic talent with Chinese manufacturing speed.

    ChinaGeneral-purpose humanoids