Zhipingfang
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Shenzhen, China · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Zhipingfang: 1 model, 3 deployments across 1 region, $845.0M raised.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$845M
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
AI² Robotics (Zhipingfang) is a Shenzhen-based Embodied intelligence company founded in April 2023 by Dr. Guo Yandong, developing general-purpose humanoid robots powered by its self-developed GOVLA end-to-end VLA foundation model. The company's AlphaBot series robots are deployed across semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, airports, and new retail scenarios, with a production line capable of over 2,000 units annually. Zhipingfang raised nearly CNY 5 billion (approximately USD 700M) in total financing as of June 2026, reaching a valuation above CNY 20 billion and becoming the first embodied intelligence unicorn in the Greater Bay Area to exceed that threshold
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $845M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Zhipingfang.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder and CEO
Co-founder
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder · no longer at company · XPeng
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Zhipingfang x Huike semiconductor robot deploymentSep 11, 2025
MOST RECENT · Zhipingfang x Huike semiconductor robot deployment · 2025-09-11 · with Huike · OPERATING · Zhipingfang x HKC robot deployment · 2025-09-11 · with HKC · JUST ANNOUNCED · Zhipingfang x Peking University Joint Lab · 2025-04-17 · with Peking University · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Zhipingfang?
AI² Robotics (Zhipingfang) is a Shenzhen-based Embodied intelligence company founded in April 2023 by Dr. Guo Yandong, developing general-purpose humanoid robots powered by its self-developed GOVLA end-to-end VLA foundation model. The company's AlphaBot series robots are deployed across semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, airports, and new retail scenarios, with a production line capable of over 2,000 units annually. Zhipingfang raised nearly CNY 5 billion (approximately USD 700M) in total financing as of June 2026, reaching a valuation above CNY 20 billion and becoming the first embodied intelligence unicorn in the Greater Bay Area to exceed that threshold
What does Zhipingfang make?
Zhipingfang has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: AlphaBot 2 (Zhipingfang builds physical robots).
Is Zhipingfang publicly traded?
No. Zhipingfang is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Zhipingfang?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Zhipingfang building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Zhipingfang?
Guo Yandong is the ceo of Zhipingfang, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Zhipingfang?
Zhipingfang is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $845M in disclosed funding.
Where is Zhipingfang headquartered?
Zhipingfang is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
How much funding has Zhipingfang raised?
Zhipingfang has raised approximately $845M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Zhipingfang?
Zhipingfang is privately held and venture-backed ($845M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Zhipingfang operate robots?
Zhipingfang operates 3 verified deployments, including at 12+ provinces across China, Beijing, China, Shenzhen.
How many robots has Zhipingfang deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Zhipingfang deployments on record at sites including 12+ provinces across China, Beijing, China, Shenzhen. 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 Zhipingfang a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Zhipingfang ranks in roughly the top 13% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Zhipingfang founded?
Zhipingfang was founded in 2023.
Is Zhipingfang safe?
Zhipingfang 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.