CASBOT
CASBOT, also known as Lingbao CASBOT and formally Beijing Zhongke Huiling Robot Technology, is a Beijing company that builds general-purpose humanoid robots for industrial and special-purpose work. It was established at the end of 2023 by Zhang Zhengtao, a researcher and doctoral supervisor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation, with a team from the Academy, Tsinghua University and the Beijing Institute of Technology. Its first robot, CASBOT 01, nicknamed Wednesday, is a full-size bipedal humanoid about 1.79 m tall and 60 kg with 52 degrees of freedom, 550 TOPS of onboard computing and more than four hours of runtime. It was unveiled in November 2024 and shown at CES 2025. The CASBOT 02 followed in 2025, sold on JD.com for 328,800 yuan. CASBOT works with Lenovo on factory deployment, and with mining groups Shandong Zhaojin and Shandong Zhongkuang and CITIC Heavy Industries on robots for demanding environments. It has raised angel rounds totalling around 200 million yuan from investors including Lenovo Capital and Lens Technology.
💡Notable Achievement: Incubated from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation (CASIA), CASBOT developed CASBOT 01 and CASBOT SE, which demonstrated endurance by participating in the world's first human-versus-humanoid robot half-marathon in Beijing.
What Does CASBOT Do?
CASBOT (中科慧灵) bridges frontier neuromorphic and brain-inspired intelligence with heavy-duty bipedal humanoid robotics. Spun out of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation, CASBOT combines deep neural architecture research with ruggedized mechanical engineering to build robots capable of taking over grueling, hazardous industrial workflows. From testing long-distance locomotion endurance in robot half-marathons to operating high-voltage electrical panels, CASBOT 01 delivers high torque density, all-weather mechanical durability, and adaptive multi-finger manipulation. Backed by top national scientific funds and venture capital, CASBOT is leading the transformation of heavy industry and manufacturing through embodied AI.
“CASBOT translates world-class Chinese Academy of Sciences neuromorphic AI research into rugged, high-torque bipedal humanoid robots for heavy industry.”
Brain-Inspired Embodied Brain
Leverages neuromorphic neural network architectures from CASIA that execute real-time adaptive motor control with fraction-of-the-watt power efficiency.
52-DoF High-Torque Drivetrain
Equipped with proprietary 380 N·m actuators and reinforced joint bearings to withstand continuous mechanical shock and heavy lifting.
Rugged Industrial Durability
Engineered with dust and splash protection to endure rigorous environmental conditions across manufacturing, energy, and logistics sites.
What Can CASBOT Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
CASBOT builds full-size industrial humanoids and specialized endurance bipedal platforms designed for complex terrain and manipulation.
High-Payload Dual-Arm Manipulation
Dual 7-DoF arms with combined 15 kg payload capacity for heavy tool operation, crate moving, and precision mechanical assembly.
High-Voltage Inspection & Cabinet Interaction
Operating breaker levers, digital interfaces, and electrical bus switches in industrial substations and server farms.
Long-Distance Endurance Locomotion
Continuous dynamic bipedal gait stabilization tested over long-distance running courses and multi-mile perimeter patrols.
CASBOT Robots
Showing 1 Humanoid Robots of 1 total model
CASBOT 01
Manufactured by CASBOT
CASBOT 01 is a full-size bipedal humanoid robot standing 179 cm tall and weighing 60 kg, engineered for dynamic whole-body tasks in complex environments. Featuring 52 degrees of freedom and 550 TOPS computing power, it excels in walking, running, jumping, and precise manipulations like assembling furniture, organizing clothes, changing light bulbs, and handling screws. Its bionic five-finger dexterous hands, each weighing 800g with 13 DOF and 1N fingertip force control, enable grasping, pinching, and rotating with high precision. Advanced joints provide peak torque density of 207 Nm/kg, supported by force control, vibration suppression, and inertia matching for stable operation. The head integrates RGBD cameras, LiDAR, IMUs for visual-auditory interactions, powered by end-to-end multimodal AI models for adaptive task generalization. Designed with high-strength materials for impact resistance, it targets industrial manufacturing, smart homes, aviation, and rescue scenarios, promoting human-machine harmony through robust mobility and intelligence.
CASBOT Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
CAS-Brain AI
Neuromorphic Multimodal Reasoning Core
Brain-inspired physical AI model that unifies high-level visual understanding, sound localization, and tactile feedback into low-level joint torques.
Huiling Motion Core
Dynamic Bipedal Stabilization Middleware
Hybrid whole-body controller combining Model Predictive Control (MPC) and deep reinforcement learning for extreme balance recovery.
CAS-Link VR
Immersive Exoskeleton Tele-Presence
Sub-millisecond low-latency haptic teleoperation bridge for hazardous material handling and complex exploratory tasks.
CASBOT Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
CASBOT founded in Beijing
Zhang Zhengtao of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation establishes CASBOT at the end of 2023.
Source: eu.36kr.com
CASBOT 01 humanoid launched
CASBOT launches CASBOT 01, a full-size bipedal humanoid with 52 degrees of freedom and 550 TOPS of computing power.
Source: eu.36kr.com
CASBOT 01 shown at CES 2025
CASBOT presents its Wednesday humanoid at CES 2025 in Las Vegas and highlights a cooperation agreement with Lenovo for factory deployment.
Source: interestingengineering.com
Angel round of over 100 million yuan
CASBOT raises an angel round of more than 100 million yuan from Lenovo Capital and Incubation Group, SDIC Venture Capital and Henan Asset Fund.
Source: eu.36kr.com
Angel+ round led by Lens Technology
CASBOT closes an angel+ round of nearly 100 million yuan led by Lens Technology.
Source: eu.36kr.com
CASBOT 02 goes on sale on JD.com
CASBOT launches the CASBOT 02 on JD.com during the 618 shopping festival, priced at 328,800 yuan.
Source: eu.36kr.com
CASBOT Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
EngineAI
→Model: SE01 / PM01
Focus: High-torque dynamic bipedal humanoids for industrial and consumer use
AgiBot
→Model: Expedition A2
Focus: Industrial assembly and logistics general-purpose humanoid robots
Boston Dynamics
→Model: Electric Atlas
Focus: Automotive factory heavy component manipulation and dynamic agility
What Makes CASBOT Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Unmatched academic research lineage from CASIA in brain-inspired computing and vision
- ✓Impressive joint torque density and 52-DoF whole-body mechanical construction
- ✓Demonstrated long-duration bipedal thermal and endurance stability in public race trials
- ✓Strong government and institutional support across Beijing robotics innovation zones
Core Strategic Focus
Transitioning from industrial pilot testing into multi-hundred unit factory contracts and hardening environmental sealing.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Heavy weight (60 kg) requires robust fail-safe descent protocols
- •Long enterprise sales cycle in state-owned energy and heavy manufacturing enterprises
- •Scaling proprietary actuator manufacturing to lower per-unit bill of materials
CASBOT vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Form Factor & Height
- CASBOT 01
- Full-size Biped (179 cm)
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- Full-size Biped (171 cm)
- Expedition A2 (AgiBot)
- Full-size Biped (175 cm)
- Walker S (UBTECH)
- Full-size Biped (170 cm)
Total Degrees of Freedom
- CASBOT 01
- 52 DoF
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- 55 DoF
- Expedition A2 (AgiBot)
- 40+ DoF
- Walker S (UBTECH)
- 41 DoF
Peak Joint Torque
- CASBOT 01
- 380 N·m
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- 400 N·m
- Expedition A2 (AgiBot)
- 350 N·m
- Walker S (UBTECH)
- 250 N·m
Core AI Brain
- CASBOT 01
- Brain-Inspired Neuromorphic AI
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- ERA-42 VLA Model
- Expedition A2 (AgiBot)
- AgiOS Embody-Brain
- Walker S (UBTECH)
- Cognitive Reasoning Brain
Primary Target Segment
- CASBOT 01
- Heavy Industry & Energy
- STAR1 (Robot Era)
- Logistics & Automotive
- Expedition A2 (AgiBot)
- Automotive Assembly
- Walker S (UBTECH)
- Automotive Assembly
| Strategic Dimension | CASBOT 01 | STAR1 (Robot Era) | Expedition A2 (AgiBot) | Walker S (UBTECH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor & Height | Full-size Biped (179 cm) | Full-size Biped (171 cm) | Full-size Biped (175 cm) | Full-size Biped (170 cm) |
| Total Degrees of Freedom | 52 DoF | 55 DoF | 40+ DoF | 41 DoF |
| Peak Joint Torque | 380 N·m | 400 N·m | 350 N·m | 250 N·m |
| Core AI Brain | Brain-Inspired Neuromorphic AI | ERA-42 VLA Model | AgiOS Embody-Brain | Cognitive Reasoning Brain |
| Primary Target Segment | Heavy Industry & Energy | Logistics & Automotive | Automotive Assembly | Automotive Assembly |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation (CASIA)
National scientific institute providing intellectual property licensing and core artificial intelligence research support.
Ownership & Acquisition History
National scientific institute providing intellectual property licensing and core artificial intelligence research support.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
CASBOT Headquarters
HQHaidian District, Beijing, China
Articles & Industry News
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about CASBOT
What is CASBOT?
CASBOT, also known as Lingbao CASBOT, is a Beijing company founded at the end of 2023 that builds general-purpose humanoid robots for industrial and special-purpose work.
Who founded CASBOT?
CASBOT was founded by Zhang Zhengtao, a researcher and doctoral supervisor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation, with a team from the Academy, Tsinghua University and the Beijing Institute of Technology.
What is the CASBOT 01 robot?
CASBOT 01, nicknamed Wednesday, is a full-size bipedal humanoid about 1.79 m tall and 60 kg, with 52 degrees of freedom, 550 TOPS of computing power and more than four hours of runtime. It was unveiled in November 2024 and shown at CES 2025.
How much does the CASBOT 02 cost?
The CASBOT 02 went on sale on JD.com during the 2025 618 shopping festival at 328,800 yuan. CASBOT has not published a price for the full-size CASBOT 01.
Who does CASBOT work with?
CASBOT works with Lenovo on deploying its robots in intelligent manufacturing, with mining groups Shandong Zhaojin and Shandong Zhongkuang, with CITIC Heavy Industries on robots for special environments, and with Lens Technology on components and assembly.
Who has invested in CASBOT?
CASBOT raised an angel round of more than 100 million yuan in February 2025 from Lenovo Capital and Incubation Group, SDIC Venture Capital and Henan Asset Fund, and an angel+ round of nearly 100 million yuan led by Lens Technology in June 2025.
What can the CASBOT 01 do?
CASBOT 01 can stand, walk, run and jump, and has dexterous hands with force control for tasks such as sorting clothing and assembly work.
Where is CASBOT based?
CASBOT is based in Beijing and is formally named Beijing Zhongke Huiling Robot Technology. Its founding team comes from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University and the Beijing Institute of Technology.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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