ROBOTERA
ROBOTERA is a Beijing-based humanoid robotics company developing full-stack, self-developed embodied intelligence platforms — including the L7 bipedal robot, Q5 wheeled platform, XHAND1 dexterous hand, and ERA-42 AI model — sold primarily to logistics operators (China Post, SF Group) and frontier-tech adopters like Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, and Apple.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersHaidian, China
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ROBOTERA does
ROBOTERA (北京星动纪元 / Beijing Xingdongjiyuan Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Beijing-based humanoid robotics company founded in August 2023 that develops full-stack, self-developed embodied intelligence platforms, with over 95% of core components produced in-house. The product portfolio centers on a Hexa-Core lineup of bipedal humanoids (L7, STAR 1), a wheeled humanoid platform (Q5), a direct-drive dexterous hand (XHAND1), a logistics-focused unit (Xingdong M7), and the proprietary ERA-42 embodied AI model enabling Vision-Language-Action applications. The L7 — at 171 cm, 65 kg, 55 degrees of freedom, and 20 kg payload — is positioned as China's first full-size bipedal humanoid combining large-scale dynamic motion with fine manipulation. The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of humanoid robotic systems and associated professional services for embodied AI integration; pricing is not publicly disclosed, but the largest single order in the field is reported at nearly RMB 50M and cumulative orders exceed RMB 500M (~$70M) as of March 2026, with the largest single order at nearly RMB 50M.
ROBOTERA sells through direct enterprise deployments and strategic co-development partnerships rather than channel resellers. Anchor logistics customers include China Post (Guangzhou hub processing 6.5 million parcels per day with robots handling up to 1,200 parcels per hour per unit) and SF Group, which is simultaneously a deployment partner and lead investor in the $200M financing round. International expansion is signaled via technology adoption relationships with Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, and Apple, and via repeat orders from nine of the world's top 10 publicly listed tech companies accounting for 50% of cumulative orders. Additional verticals identified for expansion include industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical distribution, automotive, electronics, and service industries.
Operationally the company has shipped over 1,000 units in 2025 and initiated thousand-unit quarterly deliveries in Q2 2026, with growth reported above 300% year-over-year in the same quarter. Funding has been substantial: roughly $345M raised in 2026 alone — an RMB 1B strategic round in March 2026 at a RMB 10B+ (~$1.45B) valuation led by Gaocheng Capital with Alibaba, Geely, Samsung, Singtel Innov8, and 13 other investors; followed by a $200M round in April-May 2026 led by SF Group at a ~$1.7B post-money valuation. The company runs from the National Information Technology Application Innovation Park in southeastern Beijing with a headcount of 51-100.
ROBOTERA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ROBOTERA
- Legal name
- 北京星动纪元科技有限公司
- Website
- https://robotera.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ROBOTERA is a Beijing-based humanoid robotics company developing full-stack, self-developed embodied intelligence platforms — including the L7 bipedal robot, Q5 wheeled platform, XHAND1 dexterous hand, and ERA-42 AI model — sold primarily to logistics operators (China Post, SF Group) and frontier-tech adopters like Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, and Apple.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where ROBOTERA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Haidian
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
ROBOTERA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Humanoid Robot Hardware Sales: Sale of humanoid robotic systems including L7 bipedal robot, STAR 1 humanoid, Q5 wheeled platform, and Xingdong M7 units. Hardware adopted by major technology companies including Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, and Apple.
- Embodied AI Software and Integration: ERA-42 embodied AI model and VLA applications deployed across logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing operations. Includes technical services and integration support.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
ROBOTERA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ROBOTERA designs, manufactures, and sells full-stack self-developed humanoid robotics platforms, including bipedal and wheeled humanoid robots (L7, Q5, STAR 1, Xingdong M7) and a full direct-drive dexterous hand (XHAND1). The hardware is unified by the proprietary ERA-42 embodied AI model and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) applications, and is sold primarily to enterprise logistics, manufacturing, and service-sector operators for parcel sorting, warehousing, and production-line automation.
Product overview
ROBOTERA offers a modular humanoid robotics platform with a Hexa-Core product lineup centered on the L7 bipedal humanoid robot (China's first full-size bipedal platform with 55 DOF and 20 kg payload), complemented by the Q5 wheeled humanoid platform for stable warehouse mobility, and the XHAND1 full direct-drive dexterous hand for precision manipulation. The portfolio is unified by the ERA-42 embodied AI model enabling Vision-Language-Action capabilities, while VLA applications provide domain-specific automation for logistics warehousing and cross-border customs operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- L7: China's first full-size bipedal humanoid robot combining large-scale dynamic motion with fine manipulation; 171cm tall, 55 degrees of freedom, 20kg payload capacity
- STAR 1
- Q5
- XHAND1
- ERA-42
Products and services
- L7 Bipedal Humanoid Robot
- Q5 Wheeled Humanoid Platform
- XHAND1 Dexterous Hand
- STAR 1 Humanoid Robot
- ERA-42 Embodied AI Model
- Xingdong M7 Robot
Quantifiable outcome
- 1,200 parcels processed per hour per robot at China Post facility
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ROBOTERA
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ROBOTERA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature5 records
ROBOTERA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SF TechnologycoreDeep partnership to jointly develop and promote embodied AI robot solutions for logistics scenarios including express delivery and warehousing. Adopted a 'co-develop and deploy' model to scale robots across supply-chain operations and jointly formulate industry standards.
- China PostcoreMajor deployment partner for humanoid robots at mail processing facilities. Robots deployed at Guangzhou hub processing 6.5 million parcels per day, processing up to 1,200 parcels per hour per robot.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ROBOTERA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Apptronik: Texas-based humanoid robot maker behind Apollo, focused on logistics, manufacturing, and eldercare applications. Competes for the same enterprise humanoid deployments as ROBOTERA.
- Unitree Robotics: China-based humanoid and quadruped robot manufacturer, also a competitor in the same funding cohort as ROBOTERA. Directly competes in bipedal humanoids (H1, G1) targeting logistics and industrial use cases.
- Agility Robotics: US-based developer of the Digit bipedal humanoid robot targeting warehouse logistics and material handling — the same core use case ROBOTERA pursues with SF Group and China Post.
- Figure AI: US humanoid robot startup developing general-purpose bipedal humanoids for commercial deployment, including logistics and manufacturing. Highly comparable in funding stage, embodied AI focus, and target verticals.
- UBTech Robotics: Hong Kong-listed humanoid robot company with the Walker series of bipedal humanoids. Directly comparable as a Chinese humanoid OEM targeting commercial service and industrial deployments.
- Fourier Intelligence: Shanghai-based developer of the GR-1 general-purpose humanoid robot. A direct Chinese humanoid competitor with similar embodied AI and bipedal platform focus.
- X Square Robot: Shenzhen-based embodied AI and humanoid robot startup, mentioned alongside ROBOTERA in 2025 funding activity. Directly competes in Chinese humanoid robotics development.
- XPeng Robotics: Subsidiary of XPeng developing the PX2 humanoid robot. Comparable as a well-funded Chinese humanoid OEM with automotive-industry roots targeting service and industrial applications.
Broad incumbents
- Boston Dynamics: Developer of the Atlas humanoid and Spot quadruped, and a listed technology adopter/customer of ROBOTERA's hardware. Overlaps in humanoid capability but operates as a broader robotics platform company rather than a logistics-anchored specialist.
Emerging players
- Galbot: Beijing-based embodied AI and humanoid robot startup that participated in ROBOTERA's 2025 funding activity. An emerging Chinese competitor with partial overlap in dexterous manipulation and embodied AI.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ROBOTERA social profiles
Digital presenceROBOTERA financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ROBOTERA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ROBOTERA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ROBOTERA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ROBOTERA
What does ROBOTERA do?
ROBOTERA designs, manufactures, and sells full-stack self-developed humanoid robotics platforms, including bipedal and wheeled humanoid robots (L7, Q5, STAR 1, Xingdong M7) and a full direct-drive dexterous hand (XHAND1). The hardware is unified by the proprietary ERA-42 embodied AI model and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) applications, and is sold primarily to enterprise logistics, manufacturing, and service-sector operators for parcel sorting, warehousing, and production-line automation.
Is ROBOTERA a public or private company?
ROBOTERA is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ROBOTERA founded?
ROBOTERA was founded in 2023. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ROBOTERA based?
ROBOTERA is headquartered in Haidian, China, in the Asia region.
How does ROBOTERA make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Humanoid Robot Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are embodied AI Software and Integration.
Who are ROBOTERA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Apptronik, Unitree Robotics, Agility Robotics, Figure AI, UBTech Robotics, Fourier Intelligence, X Square Robot and XPeng Robotics. Boston Dynamics is listed as a broad incumbent. Galbot is listed as an emerging player.
Does ROBOTERA have an API?
No public API is recorded for ROBOTERA.