Dax Robotics
Dax Robotics (大咖机器人, also written DaxAI Robotics) is a Beijing embodied-AI company founded in May 2025 that builds heavy-load legged "robot horses" and its own robot world model. Founder and CEO Wang Kun spent 12 years in robotics and autonomous driving and was on the original team of JD's unmanned-vehicle project, and co-founder and CTO Xu Wenqiang is a former USTC Young Talent Class student and NUS postdoctoral researcher. On 22 April 2026 Dax launched the Qiji T1000 at the Bird's Nest stadium, a robot horse that carries up to 1,000 kg on self-developed joints with more than 2,000 N·m of torque, aimed at patrols, firefighting and rescue, construction and logistics. At WAIC 2026 it showed the rideable Qiji X1 and the wheel-legged Qiji XS and announced its DaxBrain-WM (Dualis) world model, and more than 3,000 people pre-ordered the robot horses on JD.com in the first hour. Dax says it raised several hundred million yuan in four rounds in its first year, led by GSR Ventures, Yunshi Capital and Shengshi Investment.
💡Notable Achievement: Launched the Qiji T1000, billed as the first ton-class heavy-load robot horse, in April 2026.
What Does Dax Robotics Do?
Dax Robotics of Beijing builds legged robot horses, from the 1,000 kg-payload Qiji T1000 to the rideable Qiji X1, plus its own robot world model.
“Robot horses that carry a tonne.”
Qiji T1000
1,000 kg payload heavy-load robot horse.
Qiji X1
Rideable robot horse sold via JD.com.
DaxBrain-WM
Self-developed embodied world model.
What Can Dax Robotics Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Heavy-load and rideable legged robots.
Heavy-Load Transport
Ton-class robot horse for patrol supply, rescue and construction transport.
Dax Robotics Robot Dogs
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Qiji T1000
Manufactured by Dax Robotics
Qiji T1000 is a ton-class heavy-load robot horse from Dax Robotics in Beijing, unveiled at the Bird’s Nest stadium in April 2026 as the first legged robot able to carry a full tonne. Its self-developed joints deliver torque several times higher than typical robot dogs, and an ultra-high-voltage power system gives it one to two days of endurance. It is built to follow patrols up snowy passes, haul hoses and rescue gear into fire zones, carry building materials up steep sites and move cargo where trucks cannot go, crossing snow, ice, mud, rock and slopes.
Dax Robotics Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
DaxBrain-WM (Dualis)
Embodied world model
Two-part model for low-latency motor control and multi-robot task planning.
Dax Robotics Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Dax Robotics founded
Wang Kun, a former member of JD's unmanned-vehicle team, founds Dax Robotics with CTO Xu Wenqiang.
Source: m.rccaijing.com
Qiji T1000 ton-class robot horse launched
Dax launches the Qiji T1000 heavy-load robot horse, with a 1,000 kg payload, at the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing.
Source: news.cn
Four rounds totalling several hundred million yuan
Dax is reported to have raised several hundred million yuan over four rounds in its first year, led by GSR Ventures, Yunshi Capital and Shengshi Investment.
Source: m.rccaijing.com
Qiji X1, Qiji XS and DaxBrain-WM shown at WAIC
At WAIC 2026 Dax shows the rideable Qiji X1 and wheel-legged Qiji XS and announces its DaxBrain-WM world model. More than 3,000 people pre-order on JD.com in the first hour.
Source: wallstreetcn.com
Humanoid rides Qiji X1 at World Robot Conference
A humanoid robot rides Dax's Qiji X1 robot horse in a demonstration at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing.
Source: interestingengineering.com
Dax Robotics Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Dax Robotics Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Unique heavy-load robot horse category.
- ✓Fast fundraising and large reported orders.
- ✓Own joints and world model.
Core Strategic Focus
Heavy-load and rideable legged robots.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Very young company.
- •Payload and order figures are company claims.
- •Consumer riding raises safety and regulation questions.
Dax Robotics vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- Qiji T1000
- Heavy-load robot horse
- CORLEO
- Rideable robot horse concept
- Unitree B2
- Industrial quadruped
- X30
- Industrial quadruped
Primary Use
- Qiji T1000
- Patrol supply, rescue, construction transport
- CORLEO
- Off-road personal riding
- Unitree B2
- Power inspection, rescue, security patrol
- X30
- Inspection, security, search and rescue
Weight
- Qiji T1000
- Not listed
- CORLEO
- Not listed
- Unitree B2
- 60 kg
- X30
- 56 kg
Release Year
- Qiji T1000
- 2026
- CORLEO
- 2025
- Unitree B2
- 2023
- X30
- 2023
| Strategic Dimension | Qiji T1000 | CORLEO | Unitree B2 | X30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Heavy-load robot horse | Rideable robot horse concept | Industrial quadruped | Industrial quadruped |
| Primary Use | Patrol supply, rescue, construction transport | Off-road personal riding | Power inspection, rescue, security patrol | Inspection, security, search and rescue |
| Weight | Not listed | Not listed | 60 kg | 56 kg |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2023 | 2023 |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
GSR Ventures
Lead investor; Zhu Xiaohu drove its latest round.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Lead investor; Zhu Xiaohu drove its latest round.
Co-lead investor in its first-year rounds.
Co-lead investor in its first-year rounds.
Industry investor through Linkerbot and Lingcheng Future.
Founder and CEO; formerly on JD's unmanned-vehicle team.
Co-founder and CTO; former NUS postdoctoral researcher.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Dax Robotics Headquarters
HQBeijing, China
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Dax Robotics
What is Dax Robotics?
Dax Robotics (大咖机器人, also DaxAI Robotics) is a Beijing embodied-AI company founded in May 2025. It builds heavy-load legged robot horses and its own DaxBrain-WM world model for robots.
What is the Qiji T1000?
The Qiji T1000 is a ton-class robot horse that can carry up to 1,000 kg. Launched on April 22, 2026, it uses self-developed joints with more than 2,000 N·m of torque and a high-pressure system for 1 to 2 days of endurance.
What is the Qiji X1?
The Qiji X1 is a rideable quadruped robot horse with a saddle and handlebars. Dax lists about 300 kg of load, a 40 km range and a 10 km/h top speed, and a wheel-legged Qiji XS was shown alongside it.
What is the Qiji T1000 used for?
Dax aims it at border and high-altitude patrol supply, firefighting and rescue, carrying building materials on steep slopes and canyons, smart logistics, elderly-care research and outdoor travel.
Who founded Dax Robotics?
Founder and CEO Wang Kun has 12 years in robotics and autonomous driving and worked on JD's first unmanned-vehicle team. Co-founder and CTO Xu Wenqiang was a USTC Young Talent Class student and NUS postdoctoral researcher.
How much has Dax Robotics raised?
Dax says it raised several hundred million yuan over four rounds in its first year. The investors were led by GSR Ventures, Yunshi Capital and Shengshi Investment, with industry investors including Linkerbot.
What is DaxBrain-WM?
DaxBrain-WM (Dualis) is Dax's embodied world model. One part handles perception and motor control with latency under 50 ms, and another plans tasks and coordinates several robots. It can also connect third-party VLA models.
Who does Dax Robotics work with?
Dax has cooperation agreements with logistics firms SF Express and KJ Logistics, sells its robot horses for pre-order on JD.com and reports strategic deals with partners including Shenzhou Digital.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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