Robot Era
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Beijing, China · Est. 2023 · 2 models registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Robot Era: 2 models, 3 deployments across 2 regions, $615.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$615M
Headquarters
Beijing, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
ROBOTERA (Beijing Xingdongjiyuan Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese Embodied AI and humanoid robotics company developing the ERA-42 Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model and a full portfolio of humanoid robots. Products include L7 (1.7m bipedal humanoid), Q5 (wheeled humanoid), M7, and XHand 1 (dexterous hand). Raised $200M+ total funding. 9 of world's top 10 tech companies are clients. At WAIC 2026, L7 demonstrated autonomous package sorting powered by ERA-42 — identifying, scanning, and handling parcels from onboard vision without manual programming.
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $615M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [OPEN]CapacityClaimed: Jul 27, 2026
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Robot Era.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO; Assistant Professor, Tsinghua University (IIIS)
Founding Team
sole · RobotEra
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Robot Era?
ROBOTERA (Beijing Xingdongjiyuan Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese Embodied AI and humanoid robotics company developing the ERA-42 Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model and a full portfolio of humanoid robots. Products include L7 (1.7m bipedal humanoid), Q5 (wheeled humanoid), M7, and XHand 1 (dexterous hand). Raised $200M+ total funding. 9 of world's top 10 tech companies are clients. At WAIC 2026, L7 demonstrated autonomous package sorting powered by ERA-42 — identifying, scanning, and handling parcels from onboard vision without manual programming.
What does Robot Era make?
Robot Era has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Robot Era L7, RobotEra L7 (Robot Era builds physical robots).
Is Robot Era publicly traded?
No. Robot Era is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Robot Era?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Robot Era building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Robot Era?
Jianyu Chen is the ceo of Robot Era, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Robot Era?
Robot Era is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $615M in disclosed funding.
Where is Robot Era headquartered?
Robot Era is headquartered in Beijing, China.
How much funding has Robot Era raised?
Robot Era has raised approximately $615M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Robot Era?
Robot Era is privately held and venture-backed ($615M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Robot Era operate robots?
Robot Era operates 3 verified deployments, including at China, Asia, United States (multiple hotel chains), Beijing, China.
How many robots has Robot Era deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Robot Era deployments on record at sites including China, Asia, United States (multiple hotel chains), Beijing, 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 Robot Era a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Robot Era ranks in roughly the top 14% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Robot Era founded?
Robot Era was founded in 2023.
Is Robot Era safe?
Robot Era 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.