TARS Robotics
[ACTIVE]Humanoids · HQ: Shanghai, China · Est. 2025 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies TARS Robotics: 1 model, $697.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$697M
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
AI-driven Embodied intelligence company building humanoid robots for ultra-fine manipulation tasks. Founded on February 5, 2025 by CEO Dr. Chen Yilun, with Chief Scientist Dr. Ding Wenchao. The Shanghai-based company has demonstrated a humanoid robot capable of performing hand embroidery, threading a needle and stitching a logo with bimanual sub-millimeter precision, showcasing its SenseHub data capture system and AWE (AI World Engine) 2.0 embodied AI model running on its T- and A-Series robot platforms. Raised a $513 million seed round in April 2026 at a $1.9 billion valuation led by Hillhouse Capital and HSG.
Well-capitalized with $697M raised and recent funding activity. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for TARS Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Chairman & Co-founder
Chief Scientist
Chief Architect
Founding Team
Huawei
Baidu
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is TARS Robotics?
AI-driven Embodied intelligence company building humanoid robots for ultra-fine manipulation tasks. Founded on February 5, 2025 by CEO Dr. Chen Yilun, with Chief Scientist Dr. Ding Wenchao. The Shanghai-based company has demonstrated a humanoid robot capable of performing hand embroidery, threading a needle and stitching a logo with bimanual sub-millimeter precision, showcasing its SenseHub data capture system and AWE (AI World Engine) 2.0 embodied AI model running on its T- and A-Series robot platforms. Raised a $513 million seed round in April 2026 at a $1.9 billion valuation led by Hillhouse Capital and HSG.
What does TARS Robotics make?
TARS Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: TARS T-Series (TARS Robotics builds physical robots).
Who competes with TARS Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to TARS Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of TARS Robotics?
Chen Yilun is the ceo of TARS Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is TARS Robotics headquartered?
TARS Robotics is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
How much funding has TARS Robotics raised?
TARS Robotics has raised approximately $697M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does TARS Robotics operate robots?
TARS 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 TARS Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, TARS Robotics ranks in roughly the top 6% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is TARS Robotics safe?
TARS 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.