Promobot
Promobot is a Perm, Russia robot maker, established in 2013 by Oleg Kivokurtsev, Maxim Utev and Igor Yeremeev, that builds service robots and android robots that can be made to look like a chosen person. Its team began with a snow-plowing robot and became a Skolkovo resident in 2015. The Promobot V.4 is an autonomous service robot that talks with people, moves by itself and connects to third-party services, and was launched at CES in 2018. In 2019 Promobot began mass production of Robo-C, an android that can imitate the face, expressions and emotions of a real or fictional person and work as an assistant or promoter. The company has sold robots in many countries, including 17 units at Astana Expo, and has offices in Perm and Hong Kong. Its main office was moved to New York, with a service centre in Philadelphia. Maxim Chugunov is chief executive and Aleksei Iuzhakov is chairman.
💡Notable Achievement: Promobot began mass production of the Robo-C android in 2019 and sold 17 robots to Astana Expo in 2018.
What Does Promobot Do?
Promobot is a Perm-based robot maker that builds autonomous service robots and the Robo-C android, which can look like a chosen person.
“Service robots and customisable androids from Russia.”
Promobot V.4
Autonomous service robot launched at CES in 2018.
Robo-C
Android that imitates a person's look and expressions.
Global Sales
Robots sold in many countries, including Astana Expo.
What Can Promobot Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Guidance, reception and lifelike android interaction.
Reception
V.4 talks with people and provides services.
Lifelike Interaction
Robo-C imitates faces and emotions.
Promobot Robots
Showing 2 Humanoid Robots of 2 total models
Promobot V.4
By: Promobot
Launched: 2018
Promobot V.4 is an advanced service humanoid robot designed for customer interaction and business automation. Standing at human height with expressive robotic arms, a rotating head and torso, and an RGB LED face matrix for lifelike expressions, it communicates via speech synthesis, face recognition, and multilingual voice interaction. Equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, it displays information, scans documents, prints receipts, accepts payments, and issues keycards. Autonomous navigation uses ultrasonic sensors, 3D sensors, LiDAR, and cameras for obstacle avoidance and charging station docking. Dual 7-DOF arms enable gesturing and light manipulation, while the wheeled base supports indoor mobility at 0.3 km/h. Ideal for retail, hospitality, and events, it integrates with third-party software for personalized scripts, promotions, and data collection, operating up to 8 hours per charge without human intervention.
Robo-C2
By: Promobot
Launched: 2022
The Robo-C2 by Promobot is an advanced humanoid robot designed for human-like interaction in service environments. Featuring a customizable silicone skin that replicates human facial features, it expresses over 600 microexpressions, including eye movements, blinking, eyebrow raises, and lip articulations for realistic emotions. Mobile arms with 12 degrees of freedom per arm enable gesturing, object manipulation up to 1kg, handshakes, and pointing. Equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, RGB camera, omnidirectional microphone, and dual speakers, it engages in natural conversations, greets visitors, provides product information, and answers FAQs autonomously. Powered by AI voice modules supporting 600+ pronunciations, it remembers individuals and delivers personalized marketing. Ideal for business, museums, banks, expos, and education, Robo-C2 enhances customer engagement, automates routine tasks, and boosts loyalty with its lifelike presence and dynamic stabilization for future bipedal upgrades.
Promobot Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Becomes a Skolkovo resident
Promobot becomes a resident of the Skolkovo innovation centre and wins the Slush Startup Superstar award.
Source: promo-bot.ai
Promobot V.4 launched at CES
Promobot launches the V.4 service robot at CES and sells 17 robots to Astana Expo.
Source: promo-bot.ai
Robo-C android enters mass production
Promobot starts mass production of Robo-C, an android that can look like a chosen person, and opens a Hong Kong office.
Source: promo-bot.ai
Circus robotic show with 12 Promobot V.4
Promobot launches a circus robotic show featuring 12 Promobot V.4 robots.
Source: promo-bot.ai
Promobot Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Promobot Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Long product history.
- ✓International presence.
Core Strategic Focus
Expanding overseas sales.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Sanctions and geopolitics may limit markets.
- •Prices not published.
Promobot vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Integrated Peripherals
- Promobot (V.4 / Robo-C)
- Passport Scanner, Payment, Printer
- SoftBank (Pepper)
- Touch Tablet Only
- Engineered Arts (Ameca)
- Microphone / Camera Suite
- Hanson (Sophia)
- Camera / Microphone Suite
Facial Realism Tech
- Promobot (V.4 / Robo-C)
- Silicone Synthetic Skin (Robo-C)
- SoftBank (Pepper)
- Molded Plastic Head
- Engineered Arts (Ameca)
- Articulated Silicone (Ameca)
- Hanson (Sophia)
- Patented Frubber Elastomer
Base Locomotion
- Promobot (V.4 / Robo-C)
- Wheeled Indoor Mobile Base
- SoftBank (Pepper)
- Three-Wheeled Holonomic Base
- Engineered Arts (Ameca)
- Stationary Torso Mount
- Hanson (Sophia)
- Wheeled Mobile Pedestal
Primary Commercial Role
- Promobot (V.4 / Robo-C)
- Border / Kiosk Check-In & Service
- SoftBank (Pepper)
- Retail Promotion & Education
- Engineered Arts (Ameca)
- Museum Exhibits & Keynotes
- Hanson (Sophia)
- PR, Keynotes & Media
| Strategic Dimension | Promobot (V.4 / Robo-C) | SoftBank (Pepper) | Engineered Arts (Ameca) | Hanson (Sophia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Peripherals | Passport Scanner, Payment, Printer | Touch Tablet Only | Microphone / Camera Suite | Camera / Microphone Suite |
| Facial Realism Tech | Silicone Synthetic Skin (Robo-C) | Molded Plastic Head | Articulated Silicone (Ameca) | Patented Frubber Elastomer |
| Base Locomotion | Wheeled Indoor Mobile Base | Three-Wheeled Holonomic Base | Stationary Torso Mount | Wheeled Mobile Pedestal |
| Primary Commercial Role | Border / Kiosk Check-In & Service | Retail Promotion & Education | Museum Exhibits & Keynotes | PR, Keynotes & Media |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Promobot Headquarters
HQPerm, Russia
Articles & Industry News
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Promobot
What is Promobot?
Promobot is a Russian robot manufacturer based in Perm that makes autonomous service robots and Robo-C, an android that can look like a chosen person.
Who founded Promobot?
Promobot was established by Oleg Kivokurtsev, Maxim Utev and Igor Yeremeev, who first developed a snow-plowing robot. Maxim Chugunov is now chief executive.
What is Robo-C?
Robo-C is a Promobot android that can be made to look like any real or fictional person, imitate their expressions and emotions, and work as an assistant, manager or promoter.
What is the Promobot V.4?
The Promobot V.4 is an autonomous service robot that talks with people, moves on its own and connects with third-party services. It was launched at CES in 2018.
Where have Promobot robots been used?
Promobot has sold robots in many countries, including 17 units at Astana Expo, which it described as the building with the most service robot employees in the world.
Where is Promobot based?
Promobot is based in Perm, Russia, at the Morion Digital technology park, with offices in Hong Kong and a main office moved to New York, and a service centre in Philadelphia.
When did Robo-C go into production?
Promobot began mass production of Robo-C in 2019, the same year it opened a Hong Kong office to sell robots in Asia.
How much does Robo-C cost?
Promobot does not publish a fixed price for Robo-C, because each android is customised to look like a chosen person. Customers request a quote from the company.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
Compiled from verified corporate filings, official Promobot datasheets, and robotics engineering registries. Information has been verified against official manufacturer documentation. For commercial procurement or proprietary integrations, contact the manufacturer directly.