Hangzhou is emerging as one of China’s leading centres for robotics, bringing together humanoid robots, agile quadrupeds, industrial automation and artificial intelligence.
A city of robotics
Known for its historic landscapes and digital economy, Hangzhou is also becoming a major centre for machines that interact with the physical world. Companies based here are developing robots that walk, balance, navigate challenging terrain, inspect infrastructure and move goods through factories and warehouses.
Unitree and DEEP Robotics have brought international attention to the city’s advances in legged robots. Alongside them, established industrial technology companies and a growing network of specialist developers are working on robot hardware, sensors, motion control, machine vision and intelligent software.
From rapid development to real-world applications
The pace of development is striking. Hangzhou’s robotics sector is expanding beyond individual manufacturers into an ecosystem connecting research, component suppliers, testing facilities and commercial applications. In May 2026, the city reported more than 700 robotics-related enterprises across its wider embodied intelligence industry.
New testing and training facilities in Xihu District are helping developers evaluate how robots perform beyond the laboratory. These include environments designed to test movement, perception and operation on streets, stairs and challenging terrain, supporting the transition from experimental machines to practical products.
Progress is already visible in industrial inspection, logistics and emergency response. Humanoid robots are opening further possibilities, while developers continue to improve the reliability, dexterity and adaptability needed for everyday work. Together, these developments make robotics an increasingly important part of Hangzhou’s innovation landscape.
Meet some of Hangzhou’s robotics companies
The companies below illustrate the range of robotics being developed in the city, from humanoids and quadrupeds to mobile logistics robots and specialist inspection systems.
Unitree Robotics
Based in Hangzhou, Unitree develops quadruped robots, humanoid robots and core robotic components. Its portfolio spans consumer and education platforms, research systems and industrial robots. Unitree Robotics has also emerged as a major player in humanoid robot combat sports.
Products include the Go2 quadruped and the G1, H1 and R1 humanoids. The company also develops robotic arms, perception systems and dexterous hands, bringing together several of the technologies needed for robots to move through and interact with their surroundings.
Explore Unitree ↗DEEP Robotics
DEEP Robotics is a Hangzhou company developing quadruped robots, humanoid robots and core components. Its work combines perception, decision-making and motion control, with applications in energy, industrial operations, emergency response and education.
The company is particularly associated with robots designed to operate in demanding environments. Its industrial quadrupeds have been used for infrastructure inspection, including inspection work in a power cable tunnel in Singapore. Its wheel-legged robots combine rolling movement with the ability to negotiate obstacles.
Explore DEEP Robotics ↗HIKROBOT
Based in Hangzhou’s Binjiang District, HIKROBOT specialises in mobile robots and machine vision. Its focus is industrial automation, smart manufacturing and the movement of materials within factories and warehouses.
The company’s mobile robot products and software support automated logistics, while its machine vision technology helps industrial systems interpret visual information. HIKROBOT represents another important side of the city’s robotics sector: automation integrated into everyday industrial operations.
Explore HIKROBOT ↗Shenhao Technology
Founded in 2002 and based in Hangzhou, Shenhao Technology develops intelligent robots, monitoring systems and inspection equipment for industrial infrastructure. Its work focuses on supporting safe operation and maintenance through robotics and artificial intelligence.
Its portfolio includes wheeled and rail-mounted inspection robots, quadruped inspection robots and railway inspection systems. Applications include power grids and transport infrastructure, demonstrating how specialist robots can support monitoring and maintenance in complex environments.
Explore Shenhao ↗These company profiles are provided for information. No partnership, endorsement or affiliation is implied.
Sources & further reading
- Hangzhou’s robotics industry and development framework
- Hangzhou’s robotics testing and development facilities
- Unitree official website
- DEEP Robotics company profile
- DEEP Robotics industrial inspection application
- HIKROBOT products and solutions
- HIKROBOT Hangzhou address
- Shenhao company information and products
