Baosteel Group
[PUBLIC]Humanoids · HQ: Shanghai, China · Est. 1978 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Baosteel Group: 1 deployment across 1 region, 2 active incidents. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Baosteel Group (SSE: 600019) is a Chinese state-owned steel manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, and a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, the world's largest steelmaker. Baosteel operates multiple production bases with a combined annual steelmaking capacity of 80 million metric tons. The company is a pioneer in AI-driven steelmaking, having deployed 994 industrial robots across its operations (216 robots per 10,000 employees) and developed the world's first AI-powered 'smart blast furnace' in collaboration with Huawei and Baosight Software. Baosteel's 'lights-out' cold-rolling factory in Shanghai operates fully automated since 2019.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
2 incidents on record (2 minor). Most recent: Feb 2026.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Chairman of Baowu Group
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Baosteel x Huawei (Smart Blast Furnace)Jun 29, 2026
MOST RECENT · Baosteel x Huawei (Smart Blast Furnace) · 2026-06-29 · with Huawei · OPERATING · Aramco x Baosteel x PIF (Saudi Steel JV) · 2023-05-01 · with Aramco · JUST ANNOUNCED
Platform Models
Deployments
Autonomy Stacks & Software
- VLT (XPENG VLA / VLA 2.0)Autonomy Brain
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Baosteel Group?
Baosteel Group (SSE: 600019) is a Chinese state-owned steel manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, and a subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, the world's largest steelmaker. Baosteel operates multiple production bases with a combined annual steelmaking capacity of 80 million metric tons. The company is a pioneer in AI-driven steelmaking, having deployed 994 industrial robots across its operations (216 robots per 10,000 employees) and developed the world's first AI-powered 'smart blast furnace' in collaboration with Huawei and Baosight Software. Baosteel's 'lights-out' cold-rolling factory in Shanghai operates fully automated since 2019.
What does Baosteel Group make?
Baosteel Group has no robot models recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Baosteel Group builds robot foundation models or autonomy software.
Is Baosteel Group publicly traded?
Baosteel Group is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of China Baowu Steel Group on the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Baosteel Group?
Baosteel Group has no separately traded stock; it is owned by China Baowu Steel Group (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Who owns Baosteel Group?
Baosteel Group is owned by China Baowu Steel Group, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Baosteel Group operate robots?
Baosteel Group operates 1 verified deployment, including at Shanghai, China.
How many robots has Baosteel Group deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Baosteel Group deployment on record at sites including Shanghai, China. 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 Baosteel Group a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Baosteel Group ranks in roughly the top 10% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Baosteel Group founded?
Baosteel Group was founded in 1978.
Are there any incidents involving Baosteel Group?
2 active incidents involving Baosteel Group are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Baosteel Group safe?
Baosteel Group has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 incidents on record (2 minor). Most recent: Feb 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.