What Slamtec does

Slamtec (Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd., 思岚科技) is a Shanghai-headquartered robotics technology company founded in 2013 that builds autonomous localization and navigation solutions for service robots, industrial AGVs/AMRs, and embodied intelligence platforms. The company's technology stack spans proprietary LiDAR sensors (the RPLIDAR A-series triangulation units, S-series and C-series TOF units, and LPX industrial series), modular navigation systems (SLAMWARE, SLAM Cube, SLAMKit), 3D spatial perception systems (Aurora and Aurora S, the latter combining vision, inertial, and proprietary AI-VSLAM), and complete robot chassis platforms for commercial (Apollo, Athena, Hermes), industrial (Phoebus), and embodied intelligence (Poseidon, 48V Hermes) applications. Core technical differentiators include a patented 光磁融合 (Optical-Magnetic Fusion) technology that enables 5+ year continuous operation by eliminating slip-ring wear, third-generation SL-DToF ranging, and proprietary RPVision 3.0 visual ranging at 8,000 measurements per second; the company holds 326 patents and operates a self-owned 4,000+ sqm factory in Shanghai.

Slamtec monetizes through a hardware-dominant revenue model: LiDAR sensor sales (RPLIDAR series), robot platform sales (Poseidon, Hermes, Phoebus, Apollo, Athena, ZEUS), SLAMWARE navigation module sales, SDK licensing (C++, Python, ROS/ROS2 across x86 Windows, x86 Linux, ARM Linux, iOS, Android), and professional services including customization and contract manufacturing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; enterprise customers engage through direct sales representatives ([email protected]) and multi-year contracts, while SMB and individual users purchase via the official Taobao store and Alibaba International. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, authorized global resellers (RobotShop, DeviceMart Korea, PlayRobot), and direct e-commerce, with a self-reported base of 2,000+ enterprise users and 100,000+ personal users across more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and North America. Key partnerships include Singapore government agencies for the Punggol Digital District testbed alongside DHL, Grab, Certis, QuikBot, and Unitree, plus ecosystem alignment with NVIDIA and Intel.

The company has raised approximately $32 million in disclosed institutional funding across a 2015 Series A (~$10M led by Qianshi Capital) and a 2017 Series B (~$22M led by CAS Holding Group), with no subsequent funding rounds disclosed — implying the business has been self-funding operations and product expansion from cash flow. The leadership team includes CEO Shikai Chen and co-founders Ling Lin and Jacky Li (COO), with the core R&D lineage tracing back to the RoboPeak team (2009). Slamtec reports a 70% customer preference rate in relevant market segments and positions itself as a vertically integrated supplier from sensors through complete robot platforms, serving OEMs, integrators, and end customers across industrial automation, commercial service robotics, and the emerging embodied AI/humanoid robotics ecosystem.

Name

Slamtec

Legal name

Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.

Website

https://slamtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Slamtec (Shanghai Slamtec Co., Ltd.) designs and manufactures proprietary LiDAR sensors, SLAM-based navigation modules, and integrated robot platforms for industrial AGV/AMR, commercial service robots, and embodied AI applications, serving 2,000+ enterprise customers across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Robotics Sensors and Autonomous Navigation

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG), Smart Cleaning & Domestic Robotics (Robot Vacuums/Mops, Lawn Robots) (HSAPAQAK)

Keywords

• Robot localization navigation
• LiDAR sensors
• SLAM technology
• Robot platforms
• Autonomous mobile robots

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. LiDAR Sensor Sales: Sale of proprietary RPLIDAR LiDAR sensors (A-series, S-series, C-series, LPX industrial series) to robot manufacturers, AGV/AMR companies, and integration partners. One-time hardware purchase model.
2. Robot Platform Sales: Sale of robot chassis platforms (Poseidon, 48V Hermes, Phoebus, Apollo2.0, Athena2.0, Hermes) for embodied intelligence, industrial, and commercial applications. One-time hardware purchase with software integration services.
3. SLAMWARE Navigation Module: Modular autonomous localization and navigation system sold as integrated module to robot manufacturers, enabling SLAM, path planning, and navigation capabilities. One-time license/hardware model.
4. Enterprise Solutions and SDK Licensing: Enterprise customers receive SDK development kits (C++, Python, ROS/ROS2), professional technical support, and customization services for integrating Slamtec technology into their products.
5. Professional Services: Pre-sales technical consultation, after-sales support, product customization, certification testing, and contract manufacturing services for customers progressing from prototype to mass production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Slamtec (思岚科技) designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors (RPLIDAR series) and SLAM-based autonomous localization and navigation systems (SLAMWARE) for the robotics industry. The company also produces integrated robot chassis platforms (Poseidon, Apollo, Athena, Hermes, Phoebus, ZEUS) and 3D/2D mapping solutions (Aurora, Mapper, SLAMKit) for service robots, AGVs, AMRs, and embodied AI applications.

Product overview

SLAMTEC (思岚科技) is a robotics technology company founded in 2013, providing comprehensive autonomous localization and navigation solutions for service robots. The company's product portfolio is organized into three main categories: (1) LiDAR sensors including RPLIDAR series (A1, A2, A3 for triangulation; S2, S3, C1 for TOF; LPX-E3 and LPX-T1 for industrial applications), (2) Robot platforms including commercial platforms (Apollo, Athena, Hermes, ZEUS), industrial platforms (Phoebus), and embodied intelligence platforms (Poseidon, 48V Hermes), and (3) Navigation solutions including SLAMWARE modular navigation system, SLAMKit, Aurora/Aurora S 3D mapping solutions, and RoboStudio development software. The products integrate across the stack from low-level sensors to high-level navigation software, with native support for ROS/ROS2 ecosystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SLAMWARE: Modular autonomous robot localization and navigation solution integrating SLAM technology with matched path finding features
• RPLIDAR
• ZEUS
• RoboStudio
• LPX Industrial Series
• Apollo
• Athena
• Hermes
• Poseidon

Products and services

• Poseidon Robot Platform Four-wheel independent steering omnidirectional mobile robot chassis with 150kg rated payload, 48V power supply, and dual LiDAR plus depth vision 360-degree sensing for embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics applications.
• 48V Hermes Robot Platform 48V embodied intelligence robot universal chassis with 48V 30AH large-capacity battery and dual LiDAR configuration plus depth vision SLAM for autonomous navigation in commercial service robots.
• Phoebus Robot Platform Open AI industrial-grade robot chassis with 300KG payload capacity, 60CM passage capability, and laser-vision fusion navigation for flexible industrial deployment.
• Apollo2.0 Robot Platform Commercial service robot platform chassis for indoor service robot applications, equipped with SLAM navigation capabilities.
• Athena2.0 Robot Platform Multi-floor motion chassis with integrated ladder control for service robots operating across multiple building levels.
• Hermes Robot Platform Multi-floor motion chassis with ladder climbing capability for service robots in multi-story commercial buildings.
• ZEUS Robot Platform General purpose service robot platform with built-in SLAMWARE solution for autonomous mapping, localization, and navigation in commercial environments.
• Aurora S 3D Localization & Mapping Solution Fully integrated AI spatial perception system with deep fusion of vision, inertial navigation, and proprietary AI-VSLAM technology for 3D environment understanding in robotics applications.
• Aurora 3D Localization & Mapping Solution 3D localization and mapping solution using SLAM technology for spatial perception in robotics applications.
• SLAMKit 2D Localization & Mapping Solution 2D localization and mapping development kit for robot navigation and environment mapping applications.
• Mapper Laser Mapping Sensor Portable laser mapping sensor for environment scanning and robot localization in various robotic applications.
• LPX-E3 Industrial LiDAR Industrial-grade area monitoring LiDAR with 40m monitoring radius, 0.1125° high resolution, 64 field sets, and ≥80Klux sunlight resistance for factory and warehouse monitoring and perimeter detection.
• LPX-T1 Industrial LiDAR First-generation high-performance laser LiDAR with 40m range, 60,000 samples/second sampling frequency, 270° scanning angle, and 80,000 lux ambient light resistance for AGV and service robot applications.
• RPLIDAR S3 TOF LiDAR SL-DToF laser LiDAR with 40m ranging radius, 32K sampling frequency, and 0.1125° resolution, suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments with strong sunlight resistance.
• RPLIDAR S2 TOF LiDAR High-performance TOF laser LiDAR with 30m ranging radius, 32K sampling frequency, and 80Klux sunlight resistance for complex environment sensing.
• RPLIDAR C1 TOF LiDAR Compact TOF laser LiDAR with 12m ranging radius, 360° scanning, 5K sampling frequency, weighing only 110g for lightweight robot integration.
• RPLIDAR A3 Triangulation LiDAR 360-degree laser range scanner using triangulation technology for robot mapping and navigation with improved range performance.
• RPLIDAR A2 Triangulation LiDAR 360-degree laser range scanner with 16m/12m measurement radius, ultra-thin 4cm design, 8000 samples/second, featuring brushless motor and optical-magnetic fusion technology with 5-year lifespan.
• RPLIDAR A1 Triangulation LiDAR First-generation low-cost 360-degree laser range scanner for service robot navigation.
• SLAMWARE Navigation Module Modular autonomous robot localization and navigation system integrating SLAM technology with path finding, built-in IMU, multi-sensor fusion, and autonomous recharging capabilities, sold to robot manufacturers as an integrated module.
• SLAM Cube Navigation Module Compact robot autonomous positioning navigation cube module for modular robotics development and integration.
• RoboStudio Development Software Robot development software providing an integrated development environment with professional LiDAR debugging tools for Slamtec robotics products.
• SDP Mini Development Platform Small-size development platform for robot evaluation and prototyping, enabling rapid development testing of Slamtec navigation technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year continuous operation lifespan for LiDAR products under 7×24h working conditions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Singapore Government (IMDA, JTC, LTA, Singapore Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Slamtec is one of eight firms selected by Singapore government agencies (IMDA, JTC, LTA) and Singapore Institute of Technology to deploy robots for cleaning, patrolling, and food delivery in Punggol Digital District. Large-scale trials expected to start by end of 2026. This partnership positions Slamtec as a key player in Singapore's physical AI testbed for embodied AI systems in public spaces.
• CertiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertis, a leading security services firm, partnered with Slamtec for deploying patrol and security robots in Singapore's Punggol Digital District testbed for robotics deployment.
• DHLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHL partnered with Slamtec and other companies for logistics robot deployment as part of Singapore's AI robotics testbed initiative.
• GrabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrab partnered with Slamtec and other robotics firms for food delivery robot deployment in Singapore's Punggol Digital District testbed.
• QuikBotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuikBot collaborated with Slamtec and other firms in Singapore's AI robotics testbed for robot deployment in Punggol Digital District.
• UnitreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnitree partnered with Slamtec in Singapore's Punggol Digital District testbed alongside other robotics companies for large-scale robot deployment.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlamtec is recognized as an Innovative&Entrepreneurial Construction Cooperation Partner with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, indicating academic collaboration.
• IntelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlamtec is recognized as Intel & IngDan Robot Innovation Ecology Cooperation Partner and won the Intel CCE Edison Innovation Contest.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SICK AG: German industrial sensor manufacturer with deep LiDAR/laser scanner portfolio for factory automation, AGV navigation, and safety monitoring. Established incumbent in the same industrial LPX target market with broader sensor breadth.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German industrial sensor and explosion-protection specialist with a 2D/3D LiDAR portfolio for AGV, material handling, and industrial safety. Comparable in the industrial LPX target segment with much broader sensor coverage.

Direct peers

• Ouster (formerly Velodyne): US-headquartered LiDAR sensor company offering digital flash and mechanical LiDAR for robotics, smart infrastructure, and industrial automation. Comparable product category with multi-region distribution footprint.
• Hesai Group: Chinese LiDAR manufacturer competing in the same RPLIDAR/LPX-style sensor category across automotive, robotics, and industrial markets. Closest direct competitor given overlapping LiDAR product portfolios and Chinese manufacturing base.
• RoboSense (Suteng Innovation Technology): China-based LiDAR sensor company supplying mechanical and solid-state LiDAR for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial applications. Directly comparable across SLAM-relevant LiDAR SKUs and integration with AMR/AGV platforms.
• Hokuyo Automatic: Japanese manufacturer of 2D/3D LiDAR sensors and obstacle-detection scanners widely used in AGV, AMR, and service robot applications. Directly competes in the same triangulation/TOF LiDAR categories as RPLIDAR.

Emerging players

• SLAMcore: UK-based SLAM software specialist offering spatial intelligence SDKs for robotics and AR/VR. Comparable software-stack layer to Slamtec's SLAMWARE module though focused on software rather than hardware.
• Unitree Robotics: Chinese quadruped and humanoid robot maker that is both a Slamtec partner (in the Punggol testbed) and a potential customer/supplier. Overlaps in embodied-intelligence platform category with Poseidon-style chassis.
• Seoul Robotics: Korean 3D perception/LiDAR-based autonomy software company serving automotive, smart city, and robotics applications. Comparable SLAM/localization software offering with different geographic and vertical mix.

Regional players

• Yujin Robot (iClebo): Korean service robot and consumer robot vacuum maker that uses LiDAR-based SLAM navigation in commercial cleaning robots. Comparable SLAM-based navigation stack for the same commercial service robot category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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