CASIVISION
CASIVISION (中科慧远) is a Chinese industrial machine vision company that makes AI-powered quality inspection equipment and the CASIVIBOT inspection robot. Formally CASI Vision Technology (Luoyang), it was founded in November 2016 in Luoyang, Henan, as an incubation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation, and is recognised as a national high-tech enterprise and specialised "little giant". Its technology combines human-like imaging with AI algorithms that detect defects in complex industrial parts, supplied as visual inspection equipment for manufacturers. CASIVIBOT, its embodied quality-inspection robot launched in 2025, pairs a wheeled mobile base with two seven-degree-of-freedom arms, multimodal imaging and large-language-model interaction, so it can inspect complex curved workpieces on flexible production lines. By mid-2026 more than 30 units had shipped across four industrial applications, including motor manufacturing. CASIVISION has raised funding over several rounds, with early backing from Lenovo, a Series C in December 2021 and a Series C+ in November 2023 with investors including China Mobile's digital economy fund and CAS Capital.
💡Notable Achievement: Spun out of the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), CASIVISION holds over 100 patents in multi-modal physical AI, deploying CASIVIBOT for autonomous infrastructure inspection and smart terminal services across China's major transit systems.
What Does CASIVISION Do?
CASIVISION translates the top-tier machine vision and artificial intelligence research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences into rugged industrial inspection and service humanoids. By combining sub-millimeter visual defect detection with humanoid mobility, CASIVISION eliminates dangerous, manual inspection tasks in railways and heavy industry. Through its flagship CASIVIBOT, CASIVISION provides infrastructure managers with 24/7 autonomous defect detection, automated reporting, and friendly passenger guidance across transportation hubs.
“CASIVISION delivers AI-powered visual inspection humanoids engineered to protect critical infrastructure and enhance public transit hubs.”
CASIA Machine Vision Pedigree
Born from China's premier artificial intelligence institute with over 100 patents in multimodal vision.
Sub-Millimeter Industrial Precision
High-accuracy defect detection for railway tracks, steel plates, and structural components.
Multi-Floor Infrastructure Mobility
Autonomous elevator transit and LiDAR SLAM navigation through vast passenger terminals and factory halls.
What Can CASIVISION Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
CASIVISION develops humanoid inspection robots, smart airport service droids, and industrial machine vision rigs.
Multimodal Defect Inspection
Synchronized optical, thermal, and ultrasonic scanning of industrial machinery and rail vehicles.
Public Terminal Guidance
Bilingual passenger guidance, boarding verification, and patrol in airports and railway hubs.
CASIVISION Robots
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CASIVIBOT
Manufactured by CASIVISION
CASIVIBOT is a compact, affordable service humanoid robot designed for commercial spaces including hospitals, offices, and retail environments. It features a dual-arm design with 2-finger gripping claws for natural object manipulation and leverages CasiVision's computer vision expertise for safe indoor navigation. The robot combines autonomy with safe human collaboration, capable of performing tasks like item delivery and guidance while maintaining zero-incident interactions with occupants. Its modular architecture supports future hardware upgrades and balances accessibility with professional-grade functionality.
CASIVISION Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
CasiInspect AI
Industrial Quality Analysis Engine
Deep neural defect classifier detecting structural micro-cracks and surface wear.
CasiCloud Portal
Infrastructure Telemetry Hub
Centralized web platform for dispatching inspection patrols and analyzing historical structural health.
CASIVISION Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
CASIVISION founded in Luoyang
CASI Vision Technology is founded in Luoyang, Henan, as an incubation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation.
Source: pitchhub.36kr.com
Series A with Lenovo participation
CASIVISION raises a Series A round with investors including the Lenovo venture arm, Danhua Capital and CAS Star.
Source: pitchhub.36kr.com
Series C round
CASIVISION completes a Series C round with investors including Zhuorui Capital and the National Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrading Fund.
Source: pitchhub.36kr.com
Series C+ round
CASIVISION closes a Series C+ round with investors including the China Mobile digital economy fund and CAS Capital.
Source: pitchhub.36kr.com
CASIVIBOT inspection robot launched
CASIVISION launches CASIVIBOT, its first embodied quality-inspection robot, with a wheeled base, dual 7-DoF arms and human-eye-inspired imaging.
Source: m.hexun.com
CASIVIBOT reaches mass production
CASIVISION reports mass production of CASIVIBOT, with more than 30 units shipped across four industrial applications.
Source: sohu.com
CASIVISION Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
Pudu Robotics
→Model: PUDU D7
Focus: Commercial facility service robot
Shenhao Technology
Industry PeerModel: Substation Inspection Robot
Focus: Industrial infrastructure inspection robotics
What Makes CASIVISION Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Deep national institutional backing from CASIA with mature vision AI patents
- ✓Proven deployment footprint across high-speed rail and mega-airports in China
- ✓High commercial reliability in specialized industrial inspection verticals
Core Strategic Focus
Expanding CASIVIBOT fleet deployments across subway networks and exporting machine vision inspection cells to Southeast Asia.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Relatively lower international brand visibility outside Greater China
- •Balancing specialized industrial inspection hardware with consumer service form factors
CASIVISION vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Primary Focus
- CASIVIBOT
- Multimodal Infrastructure Inspection
- PUDU D7
- Commercial Hospitality
- Shenhao Inspection Robot
- Electrical Substation Inspection
Mobility Form
- CASIVIBOT
- Wheeled Humanoid Torso
- PUDU D7
- Wheeled Humanoid Torso
- Shenhao Inspection Robot
- Tracked / Wheeled AMR Base
Inspection Sensing
- CASIVIBOT
- Optical, Thermal & Ultrasonic
- PUDU D7
- RGB Vision Only
- Shenhao Inspection Robot
- Thermal & Gas Sensors
| Strategic Dimension | CASIVIBOT | PUDU D7 | Shenhao Inspection Robot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Multimodal Infrastructure Inspection | Commercial Hospitality | Electrical Substation Inspection |
| Mobility Form | Wheeled Humanoid Torso | Wheeled Humanoid Torso | Tracked / Wheeled AMR Base |
| Inspection Sensing | Optical, Thermal & Ultrasonic | RGB Vision Only | Thermal & Gas Sensors |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA)
National research academy holding foundational equity and intellectual property licenses.
Ownership & Acquisition History
National research academy holding foundational equity and intellectual property licenses.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
CASIVISION Headquarters
HQLuoyang, Henan, China
Articles & Industry News
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about CASIVISION
What is CASIVISION?
CASIVISION (中科慧远) is a Chinese industrial machine vision company based in Luoyang, Henan, that makes AI-powered quality inspection equipment and the CASIVIBOT inspection robot. It was founded in November 2016 as an incubation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation.
What is the CASIVIBOT robot?
CASIVIBOT is CASIVISION's embodied quality-inspection robot, launched in August 2025. It combines a wheeled mobile base, two seven-degree-of-freedom arms, a multimodal imaging system modelled on the human eye and large-language-model interaction.
What is CASIVIBOT used for?
CASIVIBOT inspects products for defects on flexible production lines, including complex curved workpieces. Its applications include motor manufacturing and hard material processing.
What is the commercial timeline and availability status of CASIVIBOT?
CASIVISION was founded in November 2016 in Luoyang as an incubation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation and built its business on AI visual inspection equipment. It launched CASIVIBOT, its embodied quality-inspection robot, in August 2025, and by mid-2026 had shipped more than 30 units across four industrial applications, including motor manufacturing.
Is CASIVISION part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences?
CASIVISION was incubated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Automation and counts CAS Capital among its investors, but it is an independent company recognised as a national high-tech enterprise and specialised little giant.
Who has invested in CASIVISION?
CASIVISION has raised several rounds, with early investors including Lenovo's venture arm, a Series C in December 2021 and a Series C+ in November 2023 with investors including China Mobile's digital economy fund and CAS Capital.
What does CASIVISION make besides CASIVIBOT?
CASIVISION's core business is high-end industrial visual inspection equipment, combining human-like imaging with AI algorithms that detect defects in complex industrial scenes.
How much does CASIVIBOT cost?
CASIVISION has not published a price for CASIVIBOT. Manufacturers interested in the robot should contact the company for a quotation based on their inspection needs.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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