Leju Robotics
Kuavo · China · Founded2016
Leju Robotics was founded in 2016 in Shenzhen, China by Chang Lin, Leng Xiaokun, and An Ziwei. The company started with educational robots and expanded into full-size humanoids. In October 2025 Leju closed a $207M pre-IPO round led by Greenwoods Asset Management.
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About Leju Robotics
The Kuavo humanoid stands 170cm tall with 26 degrees of freedom and can walk at 4.6 km/h across varied terrain including sand, grass, and factory floors. It runs KaihongOS based on Huawei's OpenHarmony with the Pangu AI model, and features modular swappable hands.
In November 2025 Kuavo made history as the world's first humanoid robot torchbearer, carrying the torch at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen via 5G-A connectivity. Leju has delivered over 100 full-size humanoids and is targeting a Shanghai STAR Market IPO by mid-2026.
Beyond humanoids Leju produces the AELOS educational robot series used in K-12 schools and RoboCup competitions. The company partners with Huawei for cloud AI training and is expanding relationships with Alibaba and Haier.
Founders: Chang Lin, Leng Xiaokun, An Ziwei
Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
Latest Update
Kuavo humanoid uses Huawei Cloud for AI training. Strong quarterly order growth in 2025
Key Milestone
4.9% global market share, backed by Huawei Cloud
Frequently Asked Questions
How many robots has Leju Robotics shipped?
Leju Robotics has shipped approximately 650 humanoid robots as of early 2026, with strong quarterly order growth throughout 2025.
Who founded Leju Robotics?
Leju Robotics was founded by Chang Lin, Leng Xiaokun, and An Ziwei in 2016 in Shenzhen, China.
What robots does Leju Robotics make?
Leju Robotics produces the Kuavo full-size humanoid and the AELOS educational robot series used in K-12 schools and RoboCup competitions.
What made the Kuavo robot famous?
Kuavo made history in November 2025 as the world's first humanoid robot torchbearer, carrying the torch at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen.
Sources
- Wikipedia - Leju Robot - accessed 2026-03-28
- Robotics and Automation News - Leju $207M Pre-IPO - accessed 2026-03-28
- Leju Robot Torchbearer at National Games - accessed 2026-03-28
- The Robot Report - Leju Raises $200M - accessed 2026-03-28