What 常州爱尔威智能科技有限公司 does

Changzhou Airwheel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Airwheel / 爱尔威) is a privately held Chinese intelligent mobility company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Changzhou, Jiangsu. The company designs, manufactures, and sells smart riding suitcases — including carry-on (SE3 series), checked (SE3T), children's (SQ3 series), and autonomous-following (SR5/SR6/SL3) variants — built on proprietary electric drive, motion control, intelligent sensing, and IoT technologies covered by 523+ global patents and 21+ software copyrights. Beyond its flagship luggage line, Airwheel offers self-balancing unicycles and two-wheelers, electric scooters, the MBW-412 smart electric wheelchair, smart helmets, and industrial cleaning robots, all controllable through a proprietary Airwheel Smart APP with Apple Find My integration on select models.

Airwheel generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales via a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer Tmall and JD.com flagship stores in China, premium retail placement with Sam's Club and CDF China Duty Free Group (Hainan and Macau locations), a network of 100+ offline authorized dealers and service points across major Chinese cities, and an international distributor and agent program reaching 4600+ retail terminals across 68 countries. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based through flagship stores. The company has accumulated 20+ international design awards (IF, German Design, MUSE, Paris DNA, New York Product Design, American Good Design, IDA, IIDA) and is frequently featured in Chinese state media as a representative case of intelligent manufacturing transformation. No external funding rounds, institutional investors, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

常州爱尔威智能科技有限公司

Legal name

常州爱尔威智能科技有限公司

Website

https://airwheel.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airwheel (常州爱尔威智能科技有限公司) is a privately held Chinese intelligent mobility company founded in 2013 that designs smart riding suitcases, self-balancing vehicles, electric wheelchairs, and cleaning robots, selling through Tmall, JD.com, Sam's Club, CDF duty-free stores, and 4600+ retail terminals across 68 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Mobility Devices

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Electric Transporters (Segways & similar) (CRACASAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Self-Balancing Scooters & Hoverboards (CRACASAD), Kids & Youth E-Mobility Devices (mini e-bikes/scooters) (CRACASAH), E-scooters & E-mopeds Manufacturing (IMACAOAB)

Keywords

• Smart electric suitcases
• Intelligent riding luggage
• Self-balancing vehicles
• Personal mobility devices
• Electric wheelchairs

Headquarters

HQ city

Changzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Smart Riding Suitcase Sales: Primary revenue stream from designing, manufacturing, and selling intelligent electric riding suitcases, smart following suitcases, and smart children's suitcases. Products are sold through brand stores, Tmall/JD.com e-commerce, distributors, duty-free stores, and Sam's Club retail channels.
2. Electric Mobility Device Sales: Revenue from electric balance vehicles, electric scooters, and electric wheelchairs sold through online channels and dealer networks.
3. Distributor and Agent Network: Revenue from wholesale to regional distributors and agents who resell Airwheel products in their territories. Partners receive regional protection and sell through retail chains, supermarkets, and core retail systems.
4. Robot Customization Services: Customization services for robotic products including large cleaning robots, offered through the company's dedicated robot customization platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Airwheel designs, manufactures, and sells intelligent electric riding suitcases (carry-on, checked, and children's variants), smart following suitcases with autonomous tracking, self-balancing electric vehicles (unicycles and two-wheelers), folding electric scooters, and intelligent electric wheelchairs. The company's products are powered by proprietary riding control systems, electric drive integration, smart APP connectivity, and aviation/rail compliance designs, targeting frequent travelers, business travelers, parents with young children, and elderly/mobility-limited users.

Product overview

Airwheel (常州爱尔威智能科技有限公司) is an intelligent mobility technology company founded in 2013, specializing in smart travel solutions. The company's product portfolio centers on intelligent riding suitcases as the core offering, supplemented by self-balancing vehicles (unicycles and two-wheelers), electric scooters, and intelligent electric wheelchairs. The intelligent riding suitcase line includes three main categories: (1) Smart Riding Cabin Suitcases (SE3SX, SE3SXD, SE3SL+, SE3S, SE3MiniT) for airport carry-on use with riding capabilities; (2) Smart Riding Check-in Suitcases (SE3T) for larger storage needs; (3) Smart Children's Riding Suitcases (SQ3S, SQ3) for family travel. The product line also features smart following suitcases (SR5, SR6, SL3) with autonomous tracking. Supporting the core products is the Airwheel Smart APP platform enabling real-time monitoring and control. Beyond personal mobility, the company offers industrial cleaning robots and robot customization services, demonstrating a diversified technology portfolio spanning consumer electronics and robotics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airwheel SE3SXD AI-powered smart electric riding cabin suitcase with one-key dual-motor drive and automatic extension/retraction. Features intelligent black technology for automated operation. Targeted at frequent travelers seeking premium mobility for air travel.
• Airwheel SE3SX Next-generation intelligent electric riding cabin suitcase with Apple Find My support, new tech-aesthetic exterior design. Supports intelligent control and ecosystem device linkage. Designed for air travel with premium positioning.
• Airwheel SE3ST Intelligent electric riding suitcase combining riding for transport and storage functions. Suitable for business travel and commuting, eliminating rush-hour fatigue. Available through Sam's Club warehouse retail.
• Airwheel SE3SL+ Carry-on electric riding suitcase with Apple Find My support, ultra-light at only 6.6kg. Supports Find My network for enhanced security and tracking. Available through Sam's Club retail and online stores.
• Airwheel SE3S Electric remote-controlled riding cabin suitcase suitable for airport travel. Combines luggage storage with personal transport capabilities. Award-winning design.
• Airwheel SE3MiniT Cabin travel suitcase that is lightweight, ridable, pullable, and airport-compliant. Ultra-portable design for easy travel. Award-winning design.
• Airwheel SE3 Original intelligent riding suitcase combining luggage storage with electric riding capability for travel and commuting. Pioneered the smart riding suitcase category.
• Airwheel SE3T 24-inch large intelligent riding check-in suitcase with approximately 48L storage capacity. Features 13km/h riding speed and reasonable compartment design for week-long travel needs.
• Airwheel SQ3S Intelligent children's electric suitcase designed for children aged 5-8. Features integrated audio speaker supporting TF card and Bluetooth playback for children's songs, stories, and English learning content. Provides both transportation and entertainment.
• Airwheel SQ3 Multi-functional children's electric suitcase that can be sat on, ridden, and pulled. Designed for family travel with children.
• Airwheel SR5 Smart following suitcase with obstacle avoidance and alarm features. Can autonomously follow users through airport, exhibition, and city travel scenarios.
• Airwheel SR6 Smart automatic following suitcase with obstacle avoidance and alarm capabilities for hands-free travel.
• Airwheel SL3 Smart following suitcase model in the product lineup with autonomous tracking and navigation capabilities.
• Airwheel MBW-412 Electric Wheelchair Fully automatic intelligent electric wheelchair with small lightweight design. Features automatic folding, intelligent remote control, and autonomous following capabilities for elderly and mobility-limited users.
• Airwheel H8 Elderly Mobility Scooter Elderly mobility scooter for assisted transportation of senior users.
• Airwheel X8 Self-Balancing Electric Unicycle Self-balancing electric unicycle with high performance for personal transport and entertainment.
• Airwheel X3 Self-Balancing Electric Unicycle Self-balancing electric unicycle model suitable for urban commuting and leisure riding.
• Airwheel Q5 Self-Balancing Dual-Wheel Vehicle Self-balancing electric dual-wheel vehicle offering enhanced stability for riders.
• Airwheel Q3 Self-Balancing Dual-Wheel Vehicle Self-balancing electric dual-wheel vehicle designed for easy learning and riding.
• Airwheel S8 Standing/Sitting Self-Balancing Vehicle Standing/sitting dual-use self-balancing vehicle combining intelligent balance technology with versatile riding positions.
• Airwheel S6 Self-Balancing Vehicle Standing/sitting dual-use self-balancing vehicle with compact and refined design.
• Airwheel Z5 Folding Electric Scooter Folding electric scooter designed for urban commuting with portability.
• Airwheel M3 Electric Scooter Electric scooter with intelligent features and remote control capabilities.
• Airwheel E6 Foldable Electric Bike Foldable electric bike combining compact design with intelligent features.
• Airwheel C5 Smart Helmet Smart helmet with built-in display screen integrating intelligent technology for rider safety and information display.
• Airwheel Large Cleaning Robot (Customization) Large-scale cleaning robot for industrial and commercial applications, available for customization through the company's robot customization service platform.
• Airwheel Smart APP Dedicated mobile application enabling real-time viewing of speed, battery, mileage data; speed limit customization; lighting effects control; low battery alerts; Bluetooth anti-theft alarms; smart remote control; cruise control; and smart programming features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products deployed across 68 countries and 4600+ global retail terminals as of 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CDF China Duty Free Group (中免集团)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Airwheel has formally entered the China Duty Free Group (CDF) channel system. Products are distributed through CDF's duty-free retail network including Hainan International Duty Free City (HaiKou new port) and Sanya International Duty Free City (Haitang Bay). This partnership positions Airwheel products in premium travel retail environments targeting international travelers.
• Sam's Club (山姆会员店)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Airwheel SE3SL+ and SE3ST smart riding suitcases are available at Sam's Club warehouse stores in China. This partnership grants Airwheel access to Sam's Club's premium member customer base and positions products alongside other high-quality international brands in the warehouse retail format.
• CDF Macau — Xinmalu StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Airwheel products are available at CDF Macau's Xinmalu store location, one of three new Macau retail locations added to the CDF partnership network in May 2026.
• CDF Macau — Shang Pu Jing StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Airwheel products are available at CDF Macau's Shang Pu Jing (Shangbaojing) location, one of three new Macau retail专柜 locations added to the CDF partnership network in May 2026.
• DUTY ZERO by CDF — Macau International AirportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Airwheel products are available at DUTY ZERO by CDF Macau International Airport store, one of three new Macau locations added to the partnership network in May 2026, targeting arriving and departing travelers.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NAVEE: Emerging electric scooter and e-mobility brand with comparable product technology (motor control, APP integration) and overlapping target customers in urban commuting and last-mile mobility.
• Segway-Ninebot: Global leader in self-balancing personal transporters and consumer e-mobility (e-scooters, go-karts, robots). Directly comparable to Airwheel's self-balancing vehicle portfolio and shares the same intelligent mobility technology stack.
• KingSong Intelligent Technology: Direct competitor in the electric unicycle and self-balancing vehicle category with similar target customers (tech-forward commuters and enthusiasts) and overlapping product technology (motor control, APP integration).
• Inmotion Technologies: Specializes in electric unicycles, e-scooters, and self-balancing vehicles with proprietary motion control algorithms. Closely comparable to Airwheel's X-series and S-series personal transporter products.
• Modobag: US-based maker of motorized rideable carry-on luggage — a direct product category competitor to Airwheel's SE3-series smart riding suitcases with the same target market of business and frequent travelers.
• Begode (Gotway): Specializes in high-performance electric unicycles comparable to Airwheel's X-series. Competes for the same enthusiast and commuter segment with similar proprietary motor and battery technology.

Emerging players

• EcoFlow: Chinese portable power and consumer electronics company that has expanded into mobility-adjacent products (e-bikes, electric wheels). Comparable as a Chinese-origin consumer hardware brand leveraging similar battery and motor IP.

Broad incumbents

• Samsonite: Global luggage market leader with the brand power and retail relationships to enter the smart riding suitcase category. Represents the most likely incumbent threat to Airwheel's category leadership.
• Xiaomi (Mijia Electric Scooter): Mass-market electric scooter maker (Mijia series) with massive scale and broader consumer electronics portfolio. Competes with Airwheel's e-scooter offerings (Z5, M3) and represents the scale benchmark for e-mobility hardware.
• Away: Premium direct-to-consumer luggage brand with strong millennial and Gen-Z positioning. Comparable in premium travel-retail distribution strategy (duty-free, department stores) and overlapping customer demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AirwheelCZ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyaQqGma-vkYxZu4HIZJbUw
• Facebookfacebook.com/airwheeltechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%E5%B8%B8%E5%B7%9E%E7%88%B1%E5%B0%94%E5%A8%81%E6%99%BA%E8%83%BD%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E6%9C%89%E9%99%90%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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