Megvii
[ACTIVE]Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Beijing, China · Est. 2011 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Megvii: 1 model, 3 active incidents. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Beijing, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
2
Overview
Beijing-based AI and computer-vision company best known for its Face++ facial-recognition platform — the world's largest third-party face-authentication service. Founded in 2011 by three Tsinghua University classmates, Megvii was once valued at over US$4 billion and counted Alibaba, Ant Financial, and the Bank of China among its investors. The company has expanded from consumer face-auth into smart-logistics robotics (AMRs for warehousing and supply-chain IoT) and automotive AI. Megvii was added to the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Entity List in October 2019 and the Treasury Department's Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex list in December 2021 over allegations of complicity in the surveillance of Uyghurs in Xinjiang — allegations the company disputes.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
- AMR
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
3 incidents on record (2 serious, 1 moderate). Most recent: Jan 2024.
Leadership & Founders
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Platform Models
Incidents affecting Megvii
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Megvii?
Beijing-based AI and computer-vision company best known for its Face++ facial-recognition platform — the world's largest third-party face-authentication service. Founded in 2011 by three Tsinghua University classmates, Megvii was once valued at over US$4 billion and counted Alibaba, Ant Financial, and the Bank of China among its investors. The company has expanded from consumer face-auth into smart-logistics robotics (AMRs for warehousing and supply-chain IoT) and automotive AI. Megvii was added to the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Entity List in October 2019 and the Treasury Department's Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex list in December 2021 over allegations of complicity in the surveillance of Uyghurs in Xinjiang — allegations the company disputes.
What does Megvii make?
Megvii has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Megvii Smart Flexible Robot (Megvii builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who is the CEO of Megvii?
Yin Qi is the ceo of Megvii, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Megvii headquartered?
Megvii is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Where does Megvii operate robots?
Megvii 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 Megvii a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Megvii ranks in roughly the top 16% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Megvii founded?
Megvii was founded in 2011.
Are there any incidents involving Megvii?
3 active incidents involving Megvii are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Megvii safe?
Megvii has 3 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 3 incidents on record (2 serious, 1 moderate). Most recent: Jan 2024. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.