Kepler Robotics

[DUPLICATE]

Humanoids · HQ: Shanghai, China · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments

Recent pressFunding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Kepler Robotics: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $100.0M raised. 4 sources back the record.

Ownership

DUPLICATE

Capital / Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Shanghai, China

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Kepler Robotics is a Humanoid robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots for industrial and commercial applications. Products include the Kepler series humanoid platform. Focused on AI-powered manipulation and locomotion for manufacturing and logistics.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 55.8%

Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

  • HUMANOID

Key Facts

FounderYang Hua (Mr. Hu) — founder of Chinese tech companies, inspired by Tesla Optimus
HQShanghai, China
Founded~2023
ProductForerunner K2 — humanoid robot for industrial applications
ActuationPlanetary roller screw power system — unique actuation approach
TestingAI-powered humanoid robots began real-world testing at industrial sites (2026)
Mass production claimClaims will soon be able to mass produce humanoid robots
IncidentsNone found — audited

Claims & Reality Assessment

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Field Reality Assessment & Demo vs Capability Audit
  • • MASS PRODUCTION CLAIM
  • • Claims will soon be able to mass produce humanoid robots

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Kepler Robotics.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Liu Yaosecondary-verified

Co-Founder, CEO

Founding Team

Liu Yao[Founder]

cofounder · founded 2022-01-01

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Kepler Robotics - 1 deploymentKepler Robotics

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

1 entry

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

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What is Kepler Robotics?

Kepler Robotics is a Humanoid robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots for industrial and commercial applications. Products include the Kepler series humanoid platform. Focused on AI-powered manipulation and locomotion for manufacturing and logistics.

What does Kepler Robotics make?

Kepler Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: K2 Bumblebee (Kepler Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Who competes with Kepler Robotics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Kepler Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.

Who is the CEO of Kepler Robotics?

Liu Yao is the ceo of Kepler Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Kepler Robotics headquartered?

Kepler Robotics is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

How much funding has Kepler Robotics raised?

Kepler Robotics has raised approximately $100M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Kepler Robotics operate robots?

Kepler Robotics operates 1 verified deployment, including at Shanghai, China.

How many robots has Kepler Robotics deployed?

DEPLOY has 1 verified Kepler Robotics 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 Kepler Robotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Kepler Robotics ranks in roughly the top 45% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Kepler Robotics founded?

Kepler Robotics was founded in 2023.

Is Kepler Robotics safe?

Kepler 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.