What Realman does

RealMan Robotics (Realman Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.) is a Beijing-based Physical AI infrastructure platform company founded in 2018 that develops proprietary joint modules, ultra-lightweight robotic arms, and wheeled humanoid robots alongside a teleoperation network and large-scale real-robot training datasets. Its hardware portfolio spans the WHJ and WHG joint-module series (with claimed 55% higher torque density), RM/RML/ECO/RX robotic arms (RM65, RM75, RML63, ECO62/63/65, RX75), and integrated platforms including the RealBOT Humanoid, single-arm and dual-arm lift robots. The company's WHJ03 joint module is certified to 50,000-hour MTBF by STIEE, and products carry TÜV SÜD-verified REACH/SVHC compliance for European market access. RealMan has accumulated 120+ intellectual property rights and operates across five global offices (Beijing, Changzhou, Shenzhen, Tokyo, San Francisco).

The company's AI/data layer comprises the RealSource open-source real-robot dataset (14M+ frames, MCAP/HDF5/LeRobot formats, 71-D state space), Beijing's first humanoid robotics data training center (108 embodied manipulation systems, 1M+ samples per year, 100 use cases), a distributed teleoperation network (GLN) linking operator hubs, cloud orchestration, and robot endpoints, and proprietary AI SDKs covering SAM-based segmentation, FoundationPose pose estimation, XMem tracking, and visual servoing. This stack is positioned as system-level infrastructure for the Physical AI era, supplying data and hardware to tier-one model developers (notably Ant Group's LingBot-VLA) while supporting internal embodied-AI research.

RealMan generates revenue across four streams: hardware product sales (joint modules, robotic arms, complete wheeled robots), ODM/custom robotic-arm and complete-robot development services with 30-day delivery and 1M+ unit annual capacity, data services (open-source, standard, and custom data collection at 60,000 entries/day), and teleoperation/platform services. The company serves 8,000+ corporate clients across industrial automation, embodied AI research, logistics and retail, healthcare, and environmental services, distributed across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America through direct sales, ODM channels, and a partner ecosystem (GPR Alliance) spanning NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alibaba, Amazon, BYD, Qualcomm, ETH Zürich, and Tsinghua University. The company achieved positive operating cash flow in 2025 and closed a ~$70M strategic financing round in March 2026 led by multiple listed companies.

Name

Realman

Legal name

Realman Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://realman-robotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RealMan Robotics is a Beijing-based Physical AI infrastructure company developing proprietary joint modules, ultra-lightweight robotic arms, wheeled humanoid robots, teleoperation networks, and large-scale real-robot training datasets for 8,000+ industrial, research, and service clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Robotics and Humanoid Automation

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Service & Hospitality Robots (HDAAAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Humanoid robotic arms
• Robot joint modules
• Teleoperation network
• Embodied AI data services
• Robotics ODM manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shijingshan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of proprietary joint modules, robotic arms (RM, RML, ECO, RX series), and complete robot systems including wheeled humanoid robots, single-arm lift, and dual-arm lift robots. Products serve industrial, research, commercial, and consumer robotics markets.
2. ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) Services: Custom robotic arm and complete robot development services leveraging proprietary joint modules, motion control stack, and mass-production capabilities. Offers flexible 2- to 8-axis configurations with customizable reach and payload specifications for industrial, research, and human-robot collaboration scenarios. Delivers 30-day fast ODM with 1M+ units annual production capacity.
3. Data Services and Training: Custom data collection pipelines and standardized datasets for robotics AI development. Services include open-source public datasets, standard task/scene datasets, and fully custom data collection tailored to research objectives, robot setups, and target scenarios. Daily capacity of 60,000 high-quality data entries.
4. Global Ecosystem and Platform Services: Teleoperation network infrastructure and cloud services connecting operators, cloud orchestration, and robot endpoints. Platform supports real-time remote operation, device management, AI services, and robot scheduling across distributed locations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RealMan designs, manufactures, and markets proprietary joint modules (WHJ, WHG series), ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arms (RM, RML, ECO, RX series), and wheeled humanoid robots (RealBOT, Single-Arm Lift, Dual-Arm Lift). It complements the hardware with a distributed teleoperation network and RealSource multimodal data services that enable embodied AI training, custom ODM robotics development with 30-day delivery, and integration with ROS/ROS2 ecosystems for industrial automation, research, logistics, healthcare, and service applications.

Product overview

RealMan is a global system-level infrastructure platform company for the Physical AI era, offering a comprehensive portfolio spanning hardware, data, and teleoperation networks. The core product lineup includes WHJ and WHG series joint modules (WHJ03, WHJ10, WHJ30, WHJ60, WHJ120, and WHG variants), RM/RML/ECO/RX series robotic arms (RM65, RM75, RML63, ECO65, ECO63, ECO62, RX75), and wheeled robots (RealBOT Humanoid, Single-Arm Lift, Dual-Arm Lift). These hardware products are unified by the company's teleoperation network infrastructure and RealSource data services for robot learning. The ecosystem includes open-source Two-Finger Parallel Gripper, industry solutions (retail, healthcare, inspection, manufacturing), and ODM customization services for robotic arms and complete robots. The company achieved positive operating cash flow in 2025 while serving over 8,000 corporate clients globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WHJ Series Joint Modules Integrated joint modules including ultra-compact WHJ03, standard WHJ10/30/60, and high-torque WHJ120 variants, featuring CANFD communication, hollow-core cable routing, and up to 55% higher torque density. Designed for desktop to heavy-duty industrial robot applications.
• WHJ Torque Series Joint Modules High-torque joint modules including WHJ Torque 10, 30, and 60 series designed for applications requiring higher torque output and enhanced power density.
• WHG Series Joint Modules Joint module series including WHG1410, WHG1730, WHG2060, WHG25120, WHG32240, and WHG32360 variants providing a unified drivetrain solution across consumer, commercial, and industrial robotics markets.
• RM Series Robotic Arms (RM65, RM75) Ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arms including RM65 and RM75 models. Aluminum alloy construction, 6 degrees of freedom, repeatability of ±0.05mm, and integrated controllers for industrial, research, and service applications.
• RML Series Robotic Arms (RML63) Lightweight robotic arm series including RML63, designed for applications requiring compact form factor with precision control capabilities.
• ECO Series Robotic Arms (ECO65, ECO63, ECO62) Economic robotic arm series including ECO65, ECO63, and ECO62 models providing cost-effective solutions for various automation applications.
• RX Series Robotic Arms (RX75) Robotic arm series including RX75 positioned for industrial and research applications requiring robust performance and precision.
• RealBOT Humanoid Wheeled Robot Bi-manual wheeled humanoid robot platform with integrated sensors, adaptive grasping, and intelligent task management for dynamic warehouse, retail fulfillment, and service environments.
• Single-Arm Lift Robot Compound lifting robot with single robotic arm on mobile base featuring vertical lift mechanism (0–1m stroke) and intelligent task management for warehouse and retail fulfillment.
• Dual-Arm Lift Robot Compound lifting robot with dual robotic arms on mobile base enabling bi-manual manipulation tasks with vertical lift capability for more complex warehouse and retail operations.
• Two-Finger Parallel Gripper (Open Source) Open-source gripper using WHJ03 joint as core component. Features 65mm opening size, 0.4s cycle time, 4kg rated load, RS485/Modbus RTU communication. MIT licensed open-source project including hardware CAD, software source, and documentation.
• Robotic Arm ODM Services Custom robotic arm development services based on proprietary joint modules, motion control stack, and mass-production capabilities. Supports 2–8 axis configurations with customizable reach and payload specifications. 30-day delivery with 1M+ units annual capacity.
• Complete Robot ODM Services Modular robot development solutions designed for rapid customization using four core modules: chassis, legs, torso, and arms with standardized interfaces for customer-specific scenarios.
• RealSource Data Services Robot action dataset and training services covering diverse real-world tasks. Provides open-source datasets, standard datasets, and custom data collection pipelines. Features 108 embodied manipulation platforms, 1M+ samples per year, support for MCAP, HDF5, and LeRobot formats, daily capacity of 60,000 high-quality data entries.
• Teleoperation Network (GLN) Distributed teleoperation infrastructure connecting operators, cloud orchestration, and robot endpoints. Supports real-time remote operation, immersive teleoperation with VR dual-arm control, unified multi-device management, and safety/traceability features across industrial, energy, commercial, home, and data collection scenarios.

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI achieved in 18 months vs. industry norm of 24-36 months (reported by ecosystem partner Autonomique at Canadian Tier 1 deployment)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationNVIDIA is listed as a key ecosystem partner, indicating technology integration and collaboration in GPU computing, robotics simulation, and AI acceleration for RealMan's embodied AI platform.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is listed as an ecosystem partner, suggesting collaboration on cloud services, AI integration, or enterprise robotics solutions.
• Alibaba GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem partner, potentially collaborating on cloud robotics, logistics automation, or AI infrastructure for embodied intelligence applications.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as an ecosystem partner, potentially involved in warehouse automation, logistics robotics, or cloud infrastructure collaboration.
• BYDcoreTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem partner, likely collaborating on automotive manufacturing automation, robotics integration, or electric vehicle production line robotics.
• ETH ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research collaboration on robotics algorithms, control systems, and embodied AI research, leveraging ETH Zürich's expertise in robotic manipulation and autonomous systems.
• Tsinghua UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution partner in China, collaborating on robotics research, AI development, and talent development for embodied intelligence.
• TeknTrash RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based company that adapted RealMan's humanoid robot Alpha for waste sorting applications at Sharp Group's recycling facility in Rainham, east London. TeknTrash customizes RealMan's hardware for specific environmental services applications.
• Ant Group (LingBot-VLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRealMan provided high-quality real-robot data for Ant Group's LingBot-VLA embodied foundation model, setting a benchmark for open-source embodied AI training. This collaboration demonstrates RealMan's data services capabilities supporting major AI players.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UBTech Robotics: Hong Kong/Shenzhen-listed humanoid robotics company commercializing the Walker S series for industrial and service applications. Competes head-to-head with RealMan in China-domestic humanoid deployments and shares similar enterprise customer segments in manufacturing and services.
• Elephant Robotics: Shenzhen-based collaborative robotic arm and humanoid (Panda, MarsCat) maker competing directly with RealMan in the education, research, and small-business robotic arm segment.
• Unitree Robotics: China-based humanoid and quadruped robotics company offering the H1 and G1 humanoids as well as joint modules and integrated platforms. Direct competitor to RealMan in Chinese-market humanoid hardware, with overlapping customer base in research, education, and industrial automation.
• 1X Technologies: Norwegian-US humanoid and humanoid-adjacent robotics company behind the Neo bipedal humanoid and the EVE wheeled robot. Comparable in product architecture to RealMan's wheeled humanoids and in targeting consumer and commercial service applications.
• Apptronik: Austin-based humanoid robotics company developing the Apollo general-purpose humanoid for warehouse and manufacturing use cases. Comparable to RealMan in targeting industrial and warehouse automation with bi-manual manipulation, and competing for similar global enterprise customers.
• UBTECH / UFactory comparison set - UFactory: Shenzhen-based robotic arm manufacturer (xArm, Lite6, Z-Arm) serving industrial, education, and research markets. Direct competitor in the lightweight and collaborative robotic arm category that overlaps with RealMan's RM/RML/ECO/RX series.
• Agility Robotics: Oregon-based creator of the Digit humanoid robot focused on warehouse logistics and material handling. Direct competitor to RealMan's wheeled humanoid and dual-arm lift robots in warehouse and retail fulfillment use cases.
• Fourier Intelligence: Shanghai-based humanoid robotics company behind the GR-1 and GR-2 general-purpose humanoids. Direct competitor in the Chinese embodied AI and humanoid hardware market with overlapping academic and industrial research customers.
• Figure AI: California-based humanoid robotics company developing the Figure 01/02 general-purpose humanoid, with a focus on industrial and commercial applications. Direct competitor for global enterprise humanoid deployments and embodied AI partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Dynamics: Hyundai-owned US robotics pioneer behind Atlas (humanoid) and Stretch (warehouse logistics). Functions as a broad incumbent reference point for humanoid and logistics robotics; competes with RealMan at the category level rather than in the Chinese SMB/research arm segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/realmanrobotics
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/RealMan-Robotics/61556255071968
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/realman-robotics

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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