Warmcore Tech

What Warmcore Tech does

Warmcore Tech (暖芯科技) is a Taiwan-based, privately held developer and manufacturer of AI companion robots that combine realistic humanoid construction with emotional AI conversation, vision, touch sensing, and body-warmth systems. The company organizes its offering into three product families: the premium Xiaoling full-body companion in liquid platinum silicone (starting at $6,990), the modular Jinsan platform with a four-tier material ladder (S-TPE from $1,330 to liquid platinum silicone from $2,800) and an optional $1,999 AI Smart Head upgrade, and a custom silicone head-sculpt and replica service (from ~$3,500). A 175cm commercial AI Reception Robot with LiDAR-based AMR navigation, a 165cm articulated-leg variant, and a half-body armor edition extend the portfolio across price points and use cases. Underlying technology integrates a cloud-based large language model with up to ~200 rounds of conversational context, multilingual persona configuration, voice clone readiness, computer vision (face recognition, eye tracking, object recognition), six-point touch sensing, water-circulation body heating at approximately 36–40°C, micro-expression actuation, and OTA software updates; an optional Horizon S100 edge-AI module supports local deployment for privacy-sensitive scenarios.

The business is run on a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through warmcore-tech.com, localized in nine languages, with private guided configuration and consultation via WhatsApp, LINE, and Telegram. Products are custom-made to order with a standard ~21-day production time and ship globally to 28+ countries with discreet packaging. Additional revenue streams include custom head-sculpting services, AI Smart Head add-on sales, AMR navigation bases, and add-on modules (heating, vision, touch, research package). Target customer segments span individual adult consumers seeking private emotional companionship, senior care environments, commercial reception/hospitality buyers, academic and developer researchers, and memorial/collector clients. No external funding, patents, enterprise customer logos, management team, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed, and Warmcore appears to be founder-operated with in-house silicone manufacturing.

Name

Warmcore Tech

Legal name

Warmcore Tech

Website

https://warmcore-tech.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Warmcore Tech is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of AI companion robots combining humanoid silicone construction with cloud-based emotional AI conversation, vision, touch, and body heating. It sells direct-to-consumer worldwide through its Xiaoling, Jinsan, and Custom Replica product lines to individuals, senior care, and commercial reception buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Companion Robots

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Humanoid & General-Purpose Robots (HDAAAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Companion & Social Robots (CRACARAE), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK)

Keywords

• AI companion robots
• Humanoid robotics
• Emotional AI systems
• Silicone humanoid design
• Commercial reception robots

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AI Companion Robot Hardware Sales: Sale of complete AI companion robots including Xiaoling series (full-body companions), Jinsan series (body platforms with optional AI head), and half-body exhibition models. Hardware includes AI mechanical heads, silicone bodies, and mechanical platforms.
2. Custom Silicone Sculpting Services: Custom head sculpting and lifelike replica production from customer reference photos. Pricing starts at USD 3,500 for custom head sculpts, with additional body and material options. Includes memorial figures, portrait replicas, character projects, and robot face skins.
3. AI Smart Head Upgrades: Optional AI smart head modules for Jinsan body platforms enabling conversation, expression, and voice interaction. Priced as add-on to base body purchases.
4. AI Service Fees: Cloud-based conversation service using LLM may involve subscription or usage-based service fees depending on configuration. Secondary development and custom model integration available case-by-case.
5. Commercial Reception Robots: Sale of enterprise humanoid reception robots with autonomous navigation (AMR), knowledge base integration, and commercial deployment capabilities for hotels, malls, hospitals, and offices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Warmcore Tech designs, manufactures, and sells realistic silicone humanoid AI companion robots and associated AI software systems, organized across three product lines: Xiaoling (premium liquid platinum silicone full-body companions), Jinsan (modular body-first platform with optional AI Smart Head upgrade), and Custom Replica (bespoke 3D portrait sculpting). The company also produces a 175cm commercial Jinsan AI Reception Robot with autonomous mobile navigation. Core deliverables combine a cloud-based emotional AI conversation engine, vision and touch sensing, full-body water-circulation heating, micro-expression actuation, and biomimetic bionic skeletons, sold via direct-to-consumer e-commerce and guided WhatsApp/LINE/Telegram consultation.

Product overview

Warmcore Tech develops AI companion robots and emotional AI technology organized into three distinct product lines: Xiaoling (premium full-body AI companion with emotional interaction, starting at $6,990), Jinsan (modular body-first platform available in S-TPE, silicone, ultra-light silicone, and liquid platinum silicone, starting from $1,330 with optional AI Smart Head upgrade at $1,999), and Custom Replica (photo-based custom silicone head sculpting starting from approximately USD 3,500, with full-body customization and custom face skins for humanoid/robot projects). The portfolio also includes the 175cm Jinsan AI Reception Robot with AMR navigation ($13,000), the 165cm articulated-leg companion robot ($5,999 with 4-DOF or 6-DOF leg articulation), and the Xiaoling Half-Body Armor Edition ($1,499). Add-on modules include AI Smart Heads for both Xiaoling and Jinsan, water-circulation heating, vision technology, six-point touch sensing, AMR mobile navigation base, and material body modules (S-TPE, silicone, ultra-light silicone, liquid platinum silicone). The Xiaoling line offers body heights from 150–170 cm in liquid platinum silicone with 5 face options and eye color customization, while the Jinsan line supports a broader range of anime and realistic head sculpts with material ladder pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Xiaoling AI Companion Robot (Full-Body) Full-body humanoid AI companion robot crafted with liquid platinum silicone, featuring emotional AI conversation, eye tracking, facial micro-expressions, touch response, body warmth via water-circulation heating, and configurable body heights (150-170 cm). Targeted at adult consumers seeking private in-home emotional companionship. Starting at $6,990 USD.
• Xiaoling AI Companion Robot Half-Body (Armor Edition) Upper-body AI companion robot with display-grade armor shell, available with standard 3 DOF or Pro 6 DOF AI head, four AI character models, and add-on packages (Vision, Face Touch, Research, Mecha Armor). Designed for exhibitions, space-saving placement, and commercial interaction scenarios. Starting at $1,499 USD.
• Warmcore 165cm AI Companion Robot (4-DOF & 6-DOF Leg Articulation) Realistic humanoid AI companion at 165 cm height and approximately 43 kg with voice-controlled 4-DOF leg articulation included (6-DOF available for an additional $1,000) and medical silicone skin, enabling leg opening, closing, and forward lifting. Priced at $5,999 USD.
• Jinsan AI Companion Robot (Modular Body Platform) Modular humanoid companion platform available in four material grades (S-TPE from $1,330, Silicone from $2,100, Ultra-Light Silicone from $2,400, Liquid Platinum Silicone from $2,800) supporting multiple heights and configurations, with an M16 head connection for optional AI Smart Head upgrade. Designed for body-first purchase with progressive AI upgrade path.
• Custom Lifelike Human Replicas & Silicone Head Sculpt Service Bespoke custom silicone head sculpt and full-body replica service using photo-based 3D portrait modeling, hand-painted skin tones, custom hair styling, and material options from S-TPE through liquid platinum silicone, supporting memorial portraits, collector figures, film props, museum displays, and humanoid robot custom faces. Starting at USD 3,500 for custom head sculpts; full life-size figures quoted separately.
• 175cm Jinsan AI Reception Robot with AMR Navigation Commercial humanoid AI reception robot at 175 cm with autonomous mobile navigation (LiDAR, obstacle avoidance, auto-charging), 15-DOF facial expression system, 5-DOF dual arms, configurable enterprise knowledge base, and multilingual AI voice interaction for hotels, malls, offices, museums, and hospitals. Approximately 6 hours operating time per charge. Priced at $13,000 USD (Mobile Navigation Type +$2,500).
• AI Smart Head (Jinsan / Feifei Upgrade Module) Standalone AI head upgrade module for compatible Jinsan body configurations, sold as a separate line-item product at $1,999 USD. Features 7 movement groups, 2.4G Wi-Fi + Bluetooth, 4400 mAh battery, visible expression, multilingual conversation, and configurable language model with micro-expression demo.
• Xiaoling AI Head Platform (Half-Body Armor, Developer-Grade) Developer-oriented Xiaoling AI Head Platform priced at $3,100 USD with display-grade half-body armor and 3 DOF head movement, supporting SDK/API development and AI system integration for research and commercial automation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-10 year material lifespan for liquid platinum silicone bodies
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature12 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tesla (Optimus): Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot targets general-purpose tasks with advanced autonomy stack. While not a direct companion-robot competitor, Tesla represents a well-capitalized broad incumbent in humanoid robotics whose progress could compress the broader humanoid-robot opportunity and adjacent TAM Warmcore addresses.
• Pudu Robotics: China-based leading maker of commercial service robots for restaurants, hotels, and retail, with proven large-scale deployments. The most relevant comparable for Warmcore's reception-robot commercial line, though Pudu's robots are non-humanoid service form factors.
• 1X Technologies: Norway/US humanoid robotics startup (backed by OpenAI) building NEO, a humanoid home assistant. Comparable in combining humanoid form factor with conversational AI for the home, but 1X targets general-purpose assistance rather than emotional companionship.
• Agility Robotics (Digit): Maker of Digit, a humanoid logistics robot for warehouse and commercial deployment. Broad incumbent in bipedal humanoid robotics with deep autonomy stack; comparable in autonomy/mobility tech for reception-robot use cases but not in emotional companion applications.

Direct peers

• Realbotix: Public-traded maker of AI-powered humanoid companion robots with hyper-realistic silicone faces and conversational AI. The closest direct competitor in realistic AI companion robots, sharing modular body/head architecture and emotional-conversation positioning.
• Engineered Arts (Ameca): UK-based maker of humanoid robots (Ameca) with hyper-realistic facial expressions, vision, and conversational AI. Comparable in expressive humanoid platform design, micro-expression systems, and multimodal AI integration, though positioned for showcase, research, and event use cases.
• Hanson Robotics (Sophia): Developer of Sophia and other expressive humanoid robots with AI-driven conversation and facial animation. Comparable in humanoid design and AI conversation focus, though Hanson skews toward research, enterprise, and media applications versus Warmcore's personal-companion emphasis.
• Abyss Creations (RealDoll): Pioneer in premium silicone humanoid dolls and the first major US-based maker in the realistic companion category. Comparable in materials (medical-grade silicone), customization depth, and made-to-order manufacturing, with Warmcore layering AI on top of the same physical product foundation.

Emerging players

• Furhat Robotics: Sweden-based maker of social robots with conversational AI and expressive animated faces. Comparable in multimodal social-robot AI (face, voice, vision) but uses a non-humanoid bust form factor, positioning Furhat as an emerging social-AI peer.
• EX-Robots: China-based humanoid robotics maker producing hyper-realistic silicone-skinned humanoid robots with facial animation and AI conversation. Highly comparable in materials, humanoid design, and AI integration, emerging as a regional competitor in the same realistic-AI-companion segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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