Lumos Robotics
[ACTIVE]Humanoids · HQ: Shenzhen, China · Est. 2024 · 2 models registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Lumos Robotics: 2 models, $140.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$140M
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
LUMOS Robotics (鹿明机器人) is a Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company founded in 2024 by CEO Yu Chao, a Tsinghua University graduate and former head of Dreame Technology's humanoid robot business. The company develops the LUS1 full-size humanoid robot and the MOS heavy-duty wheeled arm robot, powered by its proprietary Nexcore physical AI engine. LUMOS has raised approximately 1B RMB (~140M USD) across A1 and A2 funding rounds led by Mitsubishi Electric, and offers 100 NIX humanoid robots for global co-creation projects through its Project EDGE initiative.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $140M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Lumos Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Founder, Founder
CTO
Co-CTO
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Lumos Robotics x Mitsubishi ElectricJan 1, 2025
MOST RECENT · Lumos Robotics x Mitsubishi Electric · 2025-01-01 · with Mitsubishi Electric · OPERATING · Lumos Robotics x COSCO SHIPPING · 2025-01-01 · with COSCO SHIPPING · JUST ANNOUNCED
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Lumos Robotics?
LUMOS Robotics (鹿明机器人) is a Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company founded in 2024 by CEO Yu Chao, a Tsinghua University graduate and former head of Dreame Technology's humanoid robot business. The company develops the LUS1 full-size humanoid robot and the MOS heavy-duty wheeled arm robot, powered by its proprietary Nexcore physical AI engine. LUMOS has raised approximately 1B RMB (~140M USD) across A1 and A2 funding rounds led by Mitsubishi Electric, and offers 100 NIX humanoid robots for global co-creation projects through its Project EDGE initiative.
What does Lumos Robotics make?
Lumos Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: MOS, LUS1 (Lumos Robotics builds physical robots).
Who competes with Lumos Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Lumos Robotics building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Lumos Robotics?
Yu Chao is the ceo of Lumos Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Lumos Robotics headquartered?
Lumos Robotics is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
How much funding has Lumos Robotics raised?
Lumos Robotics has raised approximately $140M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Lumos Robotics operate robots?
Lumos 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 Lumos Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Lumos Robotics ranks in roughly the top 21% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Lumos Robotics safe?
Lumos 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.