Spirit AI
Spirit AI (千寻智能) is a Hangzhou embodied AI company founded in February 2024 by Han Fengtao, its chief executive, who previously co-founded and served as chief technology officer of collaborative robot maker Rokae, where he oversaw the delivery of more than 20,000 industrial robots. Its chief scientist is Gao Yang, a Tsinghua University assistant professor with a PhD from Berkeley. Spirit AI builds general-purpose embodied intelligence models and Moz1, a full-body force-controlled humanoid with 26 degrees of freedom, high power-density joints and a payload-to-weight ratio of about 1 to 1. Moz1 has worked on CATL's battery production line at the Zhongzhou base, where it inserts connectors and is reported to have supported zero-defect production of nearly 1,000 battery units at a pace matching or beating human workers. In February 2026 Spirit AI closed two back-to-back funding rounds totalling nearly 2 billion yuan, backed by investors including Yunfeng Capital, HongShan and TCL Capital.
💡Notable Achievement: Moz humanoids run CATL's battery-pack EOL/DCR connector-insertion line at the Zhongzhou Base with >99% insertion success.
What Does Spirit AI Do?
Spirit AI (千寻智能) is a Hangzhou embodied-intelligence company building force-controlled Moz humanoids and Spirit VLA models that run on CATL production lines and in JD.com fulfilment.
“Full-stack humanoids already working on battery lines and in retail fulfilment.”
Spirit VLA Models
Embodied foundation models drive the robots.
Force-Controlled Hardware
Integrated joints and whole-body control.
Real Deployments
Live at CATL and JD.com.
What Can Spirit AI Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Battery-pack connector insertion at over 99% success and retail order fulfilment.
CATL Connector Insertion
EOL/DCR battery-pack connector insertion with >99% success.
Retail Order Fulfilment
Fulfilment work at JD.com.
Household Tasks
Clothes folding and desk tidying.
Dual 7-DoF Arms
Force/torque-position hybrid arms with 26 DoF total.
Spirit AI Robots
Showing 1 Humanoid Robots of 1 total model
Moz1
Manufactured by Spirit AI
Moz1 is Spirit AI's full-force-controlled wheeled humanoid, launched in September 2025. It combines an omnidirectional wheeled base, a 6-DoF leg/waist unit, dual 7-DoF force/torque-position hybrid arms and a 2-DoF neck for 26 degrees of freedom (excluding the end effectors), driven by Spirit AI's end-to-end VLA foundation model. Tens of units run on CATL and JD.com lines, and it is also sold as a research and education platform.
Spirit AI Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
Spirit VLA
Embodied Foundation Models
Vision-language-action models for manipulation.
MozRobot SDK
Isaac & MuJoCo Support
SDK with NVIDIA Isaac and MuJoCo simulation, plus a UDAS data collection system.
Spirit AI Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Spirit AI founded in Hangzhou
Han Fengtao, former co-founder and CTO of Rokae, founds Spirit AI in Hangzhou to build embodied intelligence models.
Source: autonews.gasgoo.com
Nearly 2 billion yuan in back-to-back rounds
Spirit AI closes two consecutive funding rounds totalling close to 2 billion yuan, with Yunfeng Capital, HongShan and TCL Capital among investors.
Source: autonews.gasgoo.com
Raises about $280 million
Coverage reports that Spirit AI has raised about US$280 million in back-to-back rounds as the embodied intelligence race heats up.
Source: theaiinsider.tech
Spirit AI Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Spirit AI Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Production deployments at CATL and JD.com.
- ✓Own VLA foundation model plus hardware.
- ✓Large funding, including a reported US$280M round in 2026.
Core Strategic Focus
Scaling battery-line and retail fulfilment deployments.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Wheeled base limits stairs and rough terrain.
- •Modest 0.5 m/s base speed.
Spirit AI vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- Spirit AI
- Wheeled Humanoid
- Galbot Robotics Galbot G1
- Wheeled dual-arm retail robot
- AgiBot AgiBot A2-W
- Wheeled industrial humanoid
- Stardust Intelligence Astribot S1
- Wheeled dual-arm assistant
- Figure AI Figure 02
- Manufacturing humanoid
Primary Use
- Spirit AI
- Battery-pack end-of-line testing
- Galbot Robotics Galbot G1
- Shelf restocking
- AgiBot AgiBot A2-W
- Workpiece loading and unloading
- Stardust Intelligence Astribot S1
- Ultra-high-speed bimanual, lab sample handling
- Figure AI Figure 02
- Automotive sheet metal placement, bin picking
Weight
- Spirit AI
- 70 kg
- Galbot Robotics Galbot G1
- 85 kg
- AgiBot AgiBot A2-W
- 230 kg
- Stardust Intelligence Astribot S1
- 80 kg
- Figure AI Figure 02
- 70 kg
Battery Runtime
- Spirit AI
- 3 h
- Galbot Robotics Galbot G1
- 10 h
- AgiBot AgiBot A2-W
- 5 h
- Stardust Intelligence Astribot S1
- 4–6 h
- Figure AI Figure 02
- 5 h
| Strategic Dimension | Spirit AI(Current) | Galbot Robotics Galbot G1 | AgiBot AgiBot A2-W | Stardust Intelligence Astribot S1 | Figure AI Figure 02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Wheeled Humanoid | Wheeled dual-arm retail robot | Wheeled industrial humanoid | Wheeled dual-arm assistant | Manufacturing humanoid |
| Primary Use | Battery-pack end-of-line testing | Shelf restocking | Workpiece loading and unloading | Ultra-high-speed bimanual, lab sample handling | Automotive sheet metal placement, bin picking |
| Weight | 70 kg | 85 kg | 230 kg | 80 kg | 70 kg |
| Battery Runtime | 3 h | 10 h | 5 h | 4–6 h | 5 h |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
JD.com
Led a Pre-A+ round; retail fulfilment deployment.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Led a Pre-A+ round; retail fulfilment deployment.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Spirit AI Headquarters
HQHangzhou, China
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Spirit AI
What is Spirit AI?
Spirit AI, or 千寻智能, is a Hangzhou embodied AI company founded in February 2024 that builds general-purpose robot intelligence models and the Moz1 humanoid.
Who founded Spirit AI?
Spirit AI was founded by Han Fengtao, its chief executive and a former co-founder and CTO of Rokae, with chief scientist Gao Yang, a Tsinghua assistant professor.
What is the Spirit AI Moz1?
Moz1 is a full-body force-controlled humanoid with 26 degrees of freedom and a payload-to-weight ratio of about 1 to 1, built for industrial assembly work.
Is Moz1 used at CATL?
Yes. Spirit AI's robot has worked on CATL's battery production line at the Zhongzhou base, inserting connectors and reportedly supporting nearly 1,000 battery units at human-level pace.
How much has Spirit AI raised?
In February 2026 Spirit AI closed two consecutive rounds totalling close to 2 billion yuan, with investors including Yunfeng Capital, HongShan, TCL Capital and state-backed funds.
What technology does Spirit AI use?
Spirit AI combines high power-density force-controlled joints, high-speed whole-body control and its own embodied intelligence models to run robots on real production lines.
How is Spirit AI related to Rokae?
Spirit AI's founder Han Fengtao previously co-founded Rokae and served as its chief technology officer, delivering more than 20,000 industrial robots, before starting Spirit AI in 2024.
How much does the Moz1 cost?
Spirit AI has not published a price for Moz1. The robot is deployed with industrial customers such as battery makers on a project basis.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
Compiled from verified corporate filings, official Spirit AI datasheets, and robotics engineering registries. Data is monitored and audited on an ongoing basis for accuracy. For commercial procurement or proprietary integrations, contact the manufacturer directly.