Gaussian Robotics

[PRIVATE]

HQ: Shanghai, China · Est. 2013 · 1 model registered

Funding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Gaussian Robotics: 1 model, $360.1M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$360M

Headquarters

Shanghai, China

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Gaussian Robotics (brand name Gausium) is a Shanghai-based commercial cleaning robotics company that develops autonomous floor-cleaning robots using SLAM navigation and LiDAR. Founded in 2013, it has deployed over 8,000 units across 43 countries in airports, hospitals, retail, and warehouses, making it one of the world's largest commercial cleaning robot manufacturers.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 56.3%

Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.

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Key Facts

CEOEdward Cheng (Haotian Cheng)
Brand NameGausium
Total Funding~$304M (company-reported, PitchBook)
Units Deployed8,000+ Phantas units sold (company-reported)
Market ShareOver 90% in mainland China, ~60% in Asia (company-reported)
Achieved Profitability2024 (company-reported)
R&D CentersBeijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Singapore
Hero image candidatehttps://gausium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gausium-logotype.svg (source: press kit)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Gaussian Robotics.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Edward Chengsecondary-verified

Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Edward Cheng[Founder]

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

SoftBank Robotics1 · 1× joint · 2 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Gaussian Robotics x SoftBank RoboticsNov 11, 2021

    MOST RECENT · Gaussian Robotics x SoftBank Robotics · 2021-11-11 · with SoftBank Robotics · OPERATING

FAQ

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What is Gaussian Robotics?

Gaussian Robotics (brand name Gausium) is a Shanghai-based commercial cleaning robotics company that develops autonomous floor-cleaning robots using SLAM navigation and LiDAR. Founded in 2013, it has deployed over 8,000 units across 43 countries in airports, hospitals, retail, and warehouses, making it one of the world's largest commercial cleaning robot manufacturers.

What does Gaussian Robotics make?

Gaussian Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Gausium A40 (Gaussian Robotics builds physical robots).

Is Gaussian Robotics publicly traded?

No. Gaussian Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of Gaussian Robotics?

Edward Cheng is the founder of Gaussian Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Gaussian Robotics?

Gaussian Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $360M in disclosed funding.

Where is Gaussian Robotics headquartered?

Gaussian Robotics is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

How much funding has Gaussian Robotics raised?

Gaussian Robotics has raised approximately $360M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Gaussian Robotics?

Gaussian Robotics is privately held and venture-backed ($360M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Gaussian Robotics operate robots?

Gaussian Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Gaussian Robotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Gaussian Robotics ranks in roughly the top 44% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Gaussian Robotics safe?

Gaussian Robotics 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.