EngineAI
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Shenzhen, China · Est. 2023 · 3 models registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies EngineAI: 3 models, 4 deployments across 2 regions, $330.0M raised. 13 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$330M
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
3
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
EngineAI (众擎机器人) is a Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company founded in 2023 by Zhao Tongyang, a former XPeng robotics lead. The company produces three humanoid platforms: the SE01 research robot, the PM01 compact educational humanoid, and the T800 full-size industrial humanoid. Its 12,000 sqm Shenzhen manufacturing base produces one T800 every 15 minutes with 10,000-unit annual capacity, and a second site is under construction at Zhengzhou's Yunzhi Science Park with investor Luxshare Precision. EngineAI raised $200M in Series B funding at a ~$1.4B valuation and has filed for a Hong Kong IPO.
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $330M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jul 5, 2026
“The T800 CEO kick was a planned demo at a public event, not a malfunction. This was verified in earlier research (July 5 session). The robot's mobility and kicking capability is genuine. https://www.facebook.com/LateNightSeth/posts/chris-hayes-shares-his-thoughts-on-ai-and-its-endgame/1512111023618125/”
- [VERIFIED]CapacityClaimed: Jun 20, 2026
“Shenzhen factory confirmed. One T800 every 15 minutes = ~96 units/day = ~35,000 units/year capacity. This is the highest claimed humanoid production rate in the world. No independent verification of actual output vs. capacity. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXugWblkwtG/”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for EngineAI.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Co-founder
Founder, CEO
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2023-01-01 · XPeng Robotics
cofounder · founded 2023-01-01
sole · founded 2023-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- EngineAI x Luxshare PrecisionApr 1, 2026
MOST RECENT · EngineAI x Luxshare Precision · 2026-04-01 · with Luxshare Precision · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is EngineAI?
EngineAI (众擎机器人) is a Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company founded in 2023 by Zhao Tongyang, a former XPeng robotics lead. The company produces three humanoid platforms: the SE01 research robot, the PM01 compact educational humanoid, and the T800 full-size industrial humanoid. Its 12,000 sqm Shenzhen manufacturing base produces one T800 every 15 minutes with 10,000-unit annual capacity, and a second site is under construction at Zhengzhou's Yunzhi Science Park with investor Luxshare Precision. EngineAI raised $200M in Series B funding at a ~$1.4B valuation and has filed for a Hong Kong IPO.
What does EngineAI make?
EngineAI has 3 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: T800, PM01, SE01 (EngineAI builds physical robots).
Is EngineAI publicly traded?
No. EngineAI is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with EngineAI?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to EngineAI building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of EngineAI?
Zhao Tongyang is the ceo of EngineAI, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in EngineAI?
EngineAI is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $330M in disclosed funding.
Where is EngineAI headquartered?
EngineAI is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
How much funding has EngineAI raised?
EngineAI has raised approximately $330M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns EngineAI?
EngineAI is privately held and venture-backed ($330M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does EngineAI operate robots?
EngineAI operates 4 verified deployments, including at China, Asia, United States (multiple hotel chains), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
How many robots has EngineAI deployed?
DEPLOY has 4 verified EngineAI deployments on record at sites including China, Asia, United States (multiple hotel chains), Suzhou, Jiangsu, 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 EngineAI a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, EngineAI ranks in roughly the top 9% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was EngineAI founded?
EngineAI was founded in 2023.
Is EngineAI safe?
EngineAI 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.