Alibaba Group
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Hangzhou, Zhejiang · Est. 1999 · 10 models registered · 6 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Alibaba Group: 10 models, 2 deployments across 2 regions. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
10
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, cloud computing, and AI. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma. Operates as a brain company in the physical AI sector through its Alibaba Cloud division, which runs 106+ availability zones across 31+ regions globally. Committed $53B to AI and cloud infrastructure in 2025. Its Qwen family of large language models and Qwen-Robot suite position it as a major AI infrastructure provider for robotics and autonomous systems.
Clean safety record across 12 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 11 operational sites across 12 countries.
- PUBLIC
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Alibaba Group.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Chairman
CEO (co-founder)
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · Cainiao Network · , Alibaba DAMO Academy
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Alibaba Cloud Germany (Frankfurt) at Frankfurt, Germany[OPERATIONAL]
Frankfurt, Germany · Jun 1, 2018
- Alibaba Cloud UK (London) at London, UK[OPERATIONAL]
London, UK · Sep 1, 2017
- Alibaba Cloud Johor Malaysia at Johor, Malaysia[OPERATIONAL]
Johor, Malaysia · Jun 9, 2026
- Alibaba Cloud Japan (Tokyo) at Higashi-Shinjuku Substation, Tokyo, Japan[OPERATIONAL]
Higashi-Shinjuku Substation, Tokyo, Japan · Nov 1, 2024
- Alibaba Cloud Johor Malaysia at Johor[OPERATIONAL]
Johor · Nov 1, 2024
- Alibaba Cloud Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) at Riyadh[ANNOUNCED]
Riyadh · Jan 1, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Alibaba Group?
Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, cloud computing, and AI. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma. Operates as a brain company in the physical AI sector through its Alibaba Cloud division, which runs 106+ availability zones across 31+ regions globally. Committed $53B to AI and cloud infrastructure in 2025. Its Qwen family of large language models and Qwen-Robot suite position it as a major AI infrastructure provider for robotics and autonomous systems.
What does Alibaba Group make?
Alibaba Group has 10 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Alibaba Cloud Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), Alibaba Cloud UAE (Dubai), Alibaba Cloud UK (London) and 7 others (Alibaba Group builds robot foundation models or autonomy software).
Who is the CEO of Alibaba Group?
Eddie Wu is the ceo of Alibaba Group, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Alibaba Group operate robots?
Alibaba Group operates 2 verified deployments, including at London, UK, Johor, Malaysia.
How many robots has Alibaba Group deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Alibaba Group deployments on record at sites including London, UK, Johor, Malaysia. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Alibaba Group a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Alibaba Group ranks in roughly the top under 1% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Alibaba Group safe?
Alibaba Group has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.