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DEEP Robotics

Category: Robotics / Embodied AI

DEEP Robotics develops advanced quadruped robots powered by embodied AI, providing end-to-end industrial application solutions for inspection, public safety, and logistics. DEEP Robotics was founded in 2017. The company is led by Qiuguo Zhu. Based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Team size: 200+ employees. Total funding raised: Over $140 million (including a Series B+ of over CNY 1 billion in 2024). Latest round: Series C, CNY 500M (~$70M), 2025-07, led by CMB International. Key investors include Tencent Investment, Sequoia Capital China, Matrix Partners China, Source Code Capital, Cybernaut Investment Group, F&G Venture, West Lake Science and Technology Direct Investment Fund.

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Team size
200+ employees
Total funding
Over $140 million (including a Series B+ of over CNY 1 billion in 2024)

Value proposition

The company automates dangerous, repetitive, or complex inspection and transportation tasks using robust quadruped robots that can navigate challenging environments autonomously, thereby improving safety, operational efficiency, and reducing human labor intensity.

Products and solutions

Jueying X20 Series, Jueying Lite2, Jueying Mini, Lynx M20

Unique value

DEEP Robotics is one of the first companies to commercialize large-scale deployment of legged robots with advanced embodied AI, enabling real-world autonomy across challenging terrains in industrial settings. They are also the first in China to achieve fully autonomous substation inspections with quadruped robots.

Target customer

Industrial enterprises (energy, utilities, mining), public safety agencies, logistics and transportation companies, and research institutions.

Industries served

Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Public Safety/Emergency Response, Education/Research, Tunnel Inspection, Logistics

Technology advantage

Proprietary algorithms for perception-planning-control, robust hardware design optimized for reliability, scalable manufacturing capacity, and deep integration with China's energy sector.

How they differentiate

DEEP Robotics focuses on developing ruggedized, industrial-grade quadruped robots for heavy industry and public infrastructure protection, a niche less served by competitors who are often more consumer, research, or general-purpose focused.

Main competitors

Boston Dynamics, Unitree Robotics, Ghost Robotics, Swiss Mile

Key partnerships

State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), PetroChina, Zhejiang University, China Southern Power Grid, Baosteel, Fluke

Notable customers

State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), China Southern Power Grid, PetroChina, Baosteel, Fluke

Major milestones

Launched its first quadruped robot, 'Jueying', in early 2018., Achieved mass production and deployment of over 1,000 industrial quadruped robots., Received the 'Best Embodied Intelligence Application' award at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC)., Closed a significant Series B+ funding round of over CNY 1 billion in 2024.

Growth metrics

Over 1,000 robot units have been deployed in the field; revenue reportedly tripled year-on-year between FY22–FY24.

Market positioning

A leading provider of industrial-grade quadruped robots for China's energy and utilities sectors, with increasing global expansion and recognition.

Geographic focus

Primarily China, with a growing international presence and expansion into global markets since 2023.

Patents and IP

The company holds multiple patents related to robot locomotion control systems, sensor fusion technology, and autonomous navigation algorithms.

About Qiuguo Zhu

Qiuguo Zhu is the Founder and CEO of DEEP Robotics. He holds a Ph.D. from Zhejiang University, where he also served as an associate professor. His expertise lies in robotics, particularly in humanoid robots, bionic systems, and quadruped robots. He has led the development of notable robots like 'Wukong', 'Chitu', and 'Jueying'.

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