Intro
Founded by Zhao Tongyang, a seasoned robotics entrepreneur, EngineAI specializes in the development and production of general-purpose humanoid robots and industry-specific intelligent robotics solutions. The company emphasizes full-stack independent development, covering core components, embodied intelligence, and operational algorithms. EngineAI debuted its humanoid robots SE01, SA01, and PM01 at CES 2025, showcasing versatile platforms designed for scientific research, education, industrial manufacturing, commercial services, and home use. The SA01 and PM01 serve as open-source platforms to foster further development in embodied intelligence. EngineAI aims to produce and sell over a thousand units by the end of 2025, offering competitive pricing to accelerate the commercialization of humanoid robot technology globally.
Key Achievement:
Unveiled next-generation humanoid robot SE01 in October 2024 and secured nearly 100 million yuan (~$13.6 million) in angel funding shortly after founding, demonstrating strong market confidence and technical prowess.
Robots
- SE01: Next-generation humanoid robot designed for versatile applications, featuring advanced embodied intelligence and robust interaction capabilities.
- SA01: Open-source humanoid robot platform aimed at developers to accelerate innovation in embodied AI and robotics applications.
- PM01: Another open-source platform focusing on physical interaction and manipulation, enabling developers to build customized robotic solutions.
Specialism
- Full-stack independent development of humanoid robots including hardware, AI, and software algorithms.
- Open-source platforms (SA01 and PM01) to foster community-driven advancements in embodied intelligence.
- Versatile robot designs catering to multiple sectors: research, education, manufacturing, commercial, and domestic.
- Emphasis on scalable production and competitive pricing to promote widespread adoption.
- Expertise drawn from China’s pioneering legged robot research and industrialization teams.
Business Viability
- Raised nearly 100 million yuan (~$13.6 million) in angel funding soon after founding.
- Strong leadership with founder Zhao Tongyang’s extensive background in robotics, including founding Dogotix and co-founding XPENG Robotics.
- Debuted at CES 2025 with multiple humanoid robot models, gaining significant industry attention.
- Plans to produce and sell over 1,000 units in 2025, signaling aggressive market entry.
- Focus on open-source development to build a developer ecosystem and accelerate innovation.
- Positioned to compete globally in the humanoid robotics market with a full-stack approach and scalable products.
