ESTUN Codroid
ESTUN CODROID, formally Nanjing Estun Codroid Technology, is a Nanjing robotics company that makes collaborative robots, mobile manipulators and humanoid robots, and is linked to Chinese industrial robot maker Estun Automation. Based at the Southeast University National Science Park in Jiangning, Nanjing, it supplies S series collaborative robots, M series mobile composite robots and D series humanoid robots, along with ready-made welding, palletising and CNC machine-tending workstations. Its humanoid made its debut in Shanghai in early 2025, and at the 2025 industrial expo it showed its second-generation humanoid, Codroid 02, with embodied-intelligence industrial solutions, high-precision 3D scanning and smart welding. The company's welding robot won a Capek Award and it received a Core Driver Award at the China Humanoid Robot Industry Conference. Estun Automation, founded in 1993, has moved to buy the rest of Codroid, taking its stake from about 14 percent to full ownership, to strengthen its humanoid strategy.
💡Notable Achievement: ESTUN Codroid, backed by China's largest domestic industrial robot manufacturer ESTUN Automation, developed Codroid 02 to integrate heavy industrial CNC machine tending and robotic welding assistance into a humanoid form factor using proprietary SA/PA joint actuators.
What Does ESTUN Codroid Do?
ESTUN Codroid transforms industrial manufacturing by merging the industrial robotics heritage of ESTUN Automation with bleeding-edge physical AI. Built with proprietary SA and PA joint actuators, Codroid 02 steps directly into existing metalworking, CNC machining, and welding workstations alongside human workers, taking over repetitive loading and precision inspection tasks without requiring expensive factory retooling.
“ESTUN Codroid delivers factory-hardened industrial humanoid robots powered by proprietary actuators for CNC machine tending and smart manufacturing.”
Industrial Automation Pedigree
Backed by ESTUN Automation's global manufacturing footprint, servo motor supply chain, and industrial client base.
Proprietary SA/PA Joint Actuators
Integrates rigid SA series and high-torque quasi-direct PA series actuators engineered for 24/7 factory durability.
Machine Tending Specialization
Designed specifically for CNC machine door opening, component insertion, chuck clamping, and 3D optical scanning.
What Can ESTUN Codroid Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Full-size industrial humanoid platform optimized for metalworking and manufacturing cells.
CNC Machine Tool Tending
Autonomously opens machine guards, unloads finished parts, and loads raw billets with sub-millimeter alignment.
In-Line 3D Optical Scanning
Scans complex cast components with structured light to verify dimensional tolerances on the line.
ESTUN Codroid Robots
Showing 3 Humanoid Robots of 3 total models
C05-L
By: ESTUN Codroid
Launched: 2025
C05-L (Panshi C05-L) is an all-scenario flexible wheeled humanoid robot engineered by ESTUN Codroid. Built with dual 7-DOF robotic arms and an omnidirectional wheeled mobile chassis, C05-L features dynamic height adjustment ranging from 138 cm to 168 cm, allowing it to seamlessly adapt between low-clearance equipment inspection and full-height human workstation collaboration. Designed for flexible manufacturing, machine tending, precision assembly, and commercial smart guiding, it combines industrial reliability with over 90% in-house developed core components.
C05-U
By: ESTUN Codroid
Launched: 2025
C05-U (Qimeng C05-U) is an upper-body desktop humanoid robot developed by ESTUN Codroid (a specialized embodied AI subsidiary of Estun Automation). Engineered with an all-metal dual-arm structure and single-arm 7-DOF kinematic architecture, it is designed for robotics education, scientific research, and light industrial assembly. C05-U features a hierarchical control architecture with a high-precision cerebellum motion controller and support for modular vision, voice, and AI brain extensions.
Codroid 02
By: ESTUN Codroid
Launched: 2024
Codroid 02 is a heavy-load industrial humanoid robot developed by ESTUN Codroid, the embodied AI venture formed by industrial automation manufacturer ESTUN. Engineered for collaborative factory lines and flexible logistics, Codroid 02 stands 170 cm tall, weighs 70 kg (excluding battery, ~80 kg operating), and possesses 44 degrees of freedom across its frame (including 7 DoF per arm, 6 DoF per leg, and 6 DoF per dexterous bionic hand). It provides a single-arm payload of 5 kg and an overall heavy handling capacity of up to 35 kg, powered by integrated joint modules with high torque density. Featuring a dual-tiered 'Brain' and 'Cerebellum' control system, IP54 protection, and native industrial bus connectivity (Modbus, RS485, CAN, Ethernet), Codroid 02 performs vision-guided teaching, adaptive parts picking, and precision collaborative assembly.
ESTUN Codroid Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
Codroid TaskStudio
Industrial Workflow Orchestrator
Visual programming and EtherCAT task scheduling software connecting humanoids with factory PLC networks.
ESTUN 3D ScanCore
High-Precision Point Cloud Analyzer
Real-time surface inspection and part pose estimation software for robotic insertion.
ESTUN Codroid Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Humanoid debuts in Shanghai
ESTUN CODROID debuts its humanoid robot in Shanghai and receives a Core Driver Award at the China Humanoid Robot Industry Conference.
Source: codroid.ai
Named a Future Star of Science and Technology Innovation
ESTUN CODROID is selected as a 2025 Future Star of Science and Technology Innovation and draws crowds at the Industrial Expo.
Source: codroid.ai
ESTUN Codroid Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
Elite Robots
→Model: Centaur G1
Focus: Wheeled dual-arm industrial humanoid
BOSHIAC
Industry PeerModel: DexBot
Focus: Heavy-duty industrial manipulation humanoid
What Makes ESTUN Codroid Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Direct backing from ESTUN Automation, China's leading industrial robot builder
- ✓Proven in-house SA and PA joint actuator supply chain
- ✓Real-world utility in CNC tending and automated welding lines
Core Strategic Focus
Expanding commercial customer deployments across automotive supply chains and metalworking hubs.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Balancing bipedal mobility requirements with stationary machine cycle-time efficiency
- •High industrial competition from traditional fixed robot arms
ESTUN Codroid vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Parent Pedigree
- Codroid 02 (ESTUN)
- ESTUN Automation (SZSE: 002747)
- Centaur G1 (Elite)
- Elite Robots (Cobots)
- DexBot (BOSHIAC)
- BOSHIAC / HIT (SZSE: 002698)
- Walker S (UBTECH)
- UBTECH (HKEX: 9880)
Joint Actuators
- Codroid 02 (ESTUN)
- ESTUN SA/PA Modular
- Centaur G1 (Elite)
- Elite Custom Harmonic
- DexBot (BOSHIAC)
- Boshi High-Torque Cycloidal
- Walker S (UBTECH)
- UBTECH High-Torque Servos
Workstation Focus
- Codroid 02 (ESTUN)
- CNC Tending & Welding
- Centaur G1 (Elite)
- Electronics Assembly
- DexBot (BOSHIAC)
- Heavy Petrochemical
- Walker S (UBTECH)
- Automotive Assembly Line
| Strategic Dimension | Codroid 02 (ESTUN) | Centaur G1 (Elite) | DexBot (BOSHIAC) | Walker S (UBTECH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Pedigree | ESTUN Automation (SZSE: 002747) | Elite Robots (Cobots) | BOSHIAC / HIT (SZSE: 002698) | UBTECH (HKEX: 9880) |
| Joint Actuators | ESTUN SA/PA Modular | Elite Custom Harmonic | Boshi High-Torque Cycloidal | UBTECH High-Torque Servos |
| Workstation Focus | CNC Tending & Welding | Electronics Assembly | Heavy Petrochemical | Automotive Assembly Line |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
ESTUN Automation Co., Ltd.
Publicly traded industrial automation giant (SZSE: 002747) providing manufacturing and capital backing.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Publicly traded industrial automation giant (SZSE: 002747) providing manufacturing and capital backing.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
ESTUN Codroid Headquarters
HQNanjing, Jiangsu, China
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about ESTUN Codroid
What is ESTUN CODROID?
ESTUN CODROID, formally Nanjing Estun Codroid Technology, is a Nanjing company that makes collaborative robots, mobile manipulators and humanoid robots, and is linked to industrial robot maker Estun Automation.
What robots does ESTUN CODROID make?
ESTUN CODROID makes S series collaborative robots, M series mobile composite robots and D series humanoid robots, plus ready-made welding, palletising and CNC machine-tending workstations.
What is the Codroid 02 humanoid?
Codroid 02 is ESTUN CODROID's second-generation humanoid robot, shown with its embodied-intelligence industrial solutions, high-precision 3D scanning and smart welding technology.
Who owns ESTUN CODROID?
Estun Automation held about 14 percent of Codroid and has moved to acquire the rest in an all-cash deal from a seller group led by its parent, which would give Estun full ownership.
Where is ESTUN CODROID based?
ESTUN CODROID is based at the Jiangning Shuangchuang Base of the Southeast University National Science Park in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China.
What awards has ESTUN CODROID won?
Its welding robot won a Capek Award, it received a Core Driver Award at the China Humanoid Robot Industry Conference, and it was named a 2025 Future Star of Science and Technology Innovation.
What are ESTUN CODROID humanoids used for?
ESTUN CODROID positions its humanoids for industrial work, as part of embodied-intelligence solutions for tasks such as welding, inspection and machine tending in factories.
How much does a Codroid humanoid cost?
ESTUN CODROID has not published prices for its humanoid robots. Industrial customers need to contact the company for quotations on robots and workstations.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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