PsiBot
PsiBot (灵初智能, also known as Lingchu Intelligence) is a Chinese embodied AI company founded in 2024 by chief executive Wang Qibin, who previously served as president of JD.com Robotics and vice president of products at Yunji Technology. PsiBot focuses on dexterous manipulation for logistics, using an end-to-end vision-language-action model and its own Psi-SynEngine data acquisition technology, which lowers the cost of collecting training data. It also supplies general-purpose embodied intelligence and manipulation algorithms to other robot developers, and builds the Psi V1 robot. PsiBot completed small-scale scenario verification in real logistics warehouses, with a clear gain in sorting efficiency. In March 2026 it announced that its angel and Pre-A rounds had raised a total of 2 billion yuan from investors including China Development Bank Capital, Guozhong Capital and Shanghai's Xuhui Capital. In July 2026 it was reported to be raising close to US$100 million at a US$1.48 billion valuation in a round led by carmaker Chery.
💡Notable Achievement: PsiBot said in March 2026 that its angel and Pre-A rounds raised 2 billion yuan, and in July 2026 was reported to be raising close to US$100 million at a US$1.48 billion valuation led by Chery.
What Does PsiBot Do?
PsiBot (灵初智能) is a Chinese embodied AI company founded in 2024 that builds vision-language-action models for dexterous manipulation, starting with logistics.
“A manipulation brain for robots, built by a former JD.com Robotics president.”
VLA Model
End-to-end vision-language-action model.
Psi-SynEngine
Lowers the cost of collecting training data.
State and Strategic Backing
2 billion yuan raised, then a Chery-led round.
What Can PsiBot Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Logistics sorting and dexterous manipulation.
Sorting
Small-scale warehouse tests improved sorting efficiency.
Manipulation Models
Supplies manipulation algorithms to other robot makers.
PsiBot Robots
Showing 1 Humanoid Robots of 1 total model
Psi V1
Manufactured by PsiBot
The Psi V1 Robot by PsiBot is an advanced wheeled humanoid platform blending mobility with sophisticated AI for autonomous task execution in dynamic environments. Standing at 175 cm tall and weighing 150 kg, it features 20 degrees of freedom in its core structure plus 11-DOF dexterous hands for precise manipulation. Equipped with 3 RGB-D cameras and 5 fisheye cameras for comprehensive perception, along with six-dimensional force sensors, it excels in object grasping, navigation, and multi-step reasoning. Powered by an Orin AGX 64GB edge computing unit delivering 275 TOPS, the robot supports hierarchical end-to-end AI, reinforcement learning, and APIs for research and industrial applications. Ideal for service robotics, warehouse tasks, and R&D, Psi V1 integrates with Psi H1 hands and Psi E1 exoskeletons, offering 5+ hours of runtime as a smart carrier for complex, reasoning-driven operations.
PsiBot Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
Psi-SynEngine
Data Acquisition
Technology that reduces the cost of collecting manipulation data.
PsiBot Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
PsiBot founded
Wang Qibin, formerly of JD.com Robotics, founds PsiBot to build embodied AI for dexterous manipulation.
Source: autonews.gasgoo.com
2 billion yuan from angel and Pre-A rounds
PsiBot announces that its angel and Pre-A rounds raised a total of 2 billion yuan, backed by state-linked investors.
Source: autonews.gasgoo.com
Round led by Chery at $1.48 billion valuation
PsiBot is reported to be raising close to US$100 million at a US$1.48 billion valuation, in a round led by Chery Automobile.
Source: bloomberg.com
PsiBot Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
X Square Robot
→Model: Quanta X2
Focus: Foundation-model powered wheeled humanoids
Figure AI
→Model: Figure 02
Focus: End-to-end neural network industrial humanoids
Physical Intelligence
Industry PeerModel: pi0 Model
Focus: Universal physical AI robot foundation models
What Makes PsiBot Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Experienced founder.
- ✓Large state-linked funding.
Core Strategic Focus
Scaling logistics deployments.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Hardware details are limited.
- •Round is reported, not confirmed.
PsiBot vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Core Differentiator
- PsiBot ψ-SynRobot
- Psi R1 VLA Foundation Model
- Figure 02
- OpenAI / In-House Neural Stack
- X Square Quanta X2
- WALL-A Foundation Model
- Unitree G1
- Low-Cost Bipedal Hardware
Company Valuation
- PsiBot ψ-SynRobot
- $1.48 Billion (2026)
- Figure 02
- $2.6+ Billion
- X Square Quanta X2
- $2.8 Billion
- Unitree G1
- $1.5+ Billion
Mobility Type
- PsiBot ψ-SynRobot
- Wheeled & Bipedal Variants
- Figure 02
- Bipedal Locomotion
- X Square Quanta X2
- Wheeled Humanoid Base
- Unitree G1
- Bipedal Locomotion
Tactile Sensing
- PsiBot ψ-SynRobot
- Multi-Array Optical Tactile
- Figure 02
- Integrated Hand Sensors
- X Square Quanta X2
- 20-DoF Tactile Hands
- Unitree G1
- Basic Force Feedback
| Strategic Dimension | PsiBot ψ-SynRobot | Figure 02 | X Square Quanta X2 | Unitree G1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Differentiator | Psi R1 VLA Foundation Model | OpenAI / In-House Neural Stack | WALL-A Foundation Model | Low-Cost Bipedal Hardware |
| Company Valuation | $1.48 Billion (2026) | $2.6+ Billion | $2.8 Billion | $1.5+ Billion |
| Mobility Type | Wheeled & Bipedal Variants | Bipedal Locomotion | Wheeled Humanoid Base | Bipedal Locomotion |
| Tactile Sensing | Multi-Array Optical Tactile | Integrated Hand Sensors | 20-DoF Tactile Hands | Basic Force Feedback |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Chery
Reported to lead the 2026 round.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Reported to lead the 2026 round.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
PsiBot Headquarters
HQBeijing, Beijing, China
Articles & Industry News
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about PsiBot
What is PsiBot?
PsiBot, or Lingchu Intelligence, is a Chinese embodied AI company founded in 2024 that builds vision-language-action models and dexterous manipulation systems, initially for logistics.
Who founded PsiBot?
PsiBot was founded by Wang Qibin, its chief executive, who previously served as president of JD.com Robotics and vice president of products at Yunji Technology.
How much has PsiBot raised?
PsiBot said in March 2026 that its angel and Pre-A rounds raised 2 billion yuan, and in July 2026 it was reported to be raising close to US$100 million at a US$1.48 billion valuation.
What technology does PsiBot use?
PsiBot uses an end-to-end vision-language-action model and its Psi-SynEngine data technology, which reduces the cost of collecting training data for dexterous manipulation.
Who invests in PsiBot?
PsiBot's investors include China Development Bank Capital, Guozhong Capital, the CCTV Media Convergence Industrial Investment Fund, Xuhui Capital and, in 2026, carmaker Chery.
What does PsiBot focus on?
PsiBot focuses on logistics and manipulation as a clearer route to early revenue, and has tested its system in real warehouses, improving sorting efficiency.
Does PsiBot sell robots?
PsiBot builds the Psi V1 robot, but its main business is providing general-purpose embodied intelligence, VLA models and manipulation algorithms to other robot developers.
Who is Wang Qibin?
Wang Qibin is PsiBot's founder and chief executive, with more than two decades of hardware and commercialisation experience, including senior roles at JD.com Robotics, Yunji Technology and ForwardX Robotics.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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