Intro
Booster Robotics, founded by Cheng Hao in 2023, is a Beijing-based humanoid robotics company focused on developing stable, user-friendly humanoid robots and efficient development tools. The team has over 20 years of experience in humanoid robotics, with many members having competed in RoboCup Humanoid League. Their early strategy targets scientific research and education scenarios. A key achievement is the development of the BR002 robot, which demonstrates advanced motion capabilities such as 360-degree rotating hip joints, lateral and vertical splits, and agile standing and turning maneuvers inspired by Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot. The production-ready T1 robot was unveiled in August 2024, with shipments starting in October 2024.
Robots
- Booster T1: A production-ready humanoid robot designed for research and education, robust and resistant to falls, supporting secondary development and embodying RoboCup standards.
- BR002: A research prototype showcasing advanced motion control algorithms, including 360-degree hip rotation and complex locomotion maneuvers like splits and standing from prone positions.
Specialism
- Development of humanoid robots with advanced motion control and agility, including 360° rotating joints for enhanced mobility.
- Focus on software and hardware platforms that facilitate embodied AI and support developer customization.
- Expertise in RoboCup humanoid robotics, leveraging soccer-based training to improve robot dynamics and robustness.
- Emphasis on creating stable, user-friendly robots suitable for education and scientific research.
Business Viability
- Successfully completed multiple funding rounds, including a multi-million RMB Pre-A round led by Source Code Capital, supporting production scale-up, market expansion, and R&D.
- Strong leadership with founder Cheng Hao’s background in robotics research and product commercialization, including experience at ByteDance.
- Benefiting from Beijing’s supportive policies and ecosystem for robotics innovation, including investment from Zhongguancun Science City.
- Demonstrated rapid technological progress with viral demonstrations of advanced robot motions, attracting global attention.
- Positioned to capitalize on growing demand for humanoid robots in research, education, and emerging commercial applications.
