China · Humanoid robotics · privateSummary
In-house humanoid robot division of Chinese EV and battery giant BYD. First prototype teased for an August 2026 reveal, with a planned dealership sales-advisor role at BYD "Di Space" experience centers; specifications undisclosed. [NEEDS VERIFICATION]
Notable
A major automaker entering humanoid robotics from a battery/EV manufacturing base — a pattern echoing Tesla Optimus and XPeng. Details thin as of announcement.
Key facts
Headquarters
Shenzhen
Founded
2025
Role
builder
Category
Humanoid
Sector
Humanoid robotics
Status
private
CEO
Wang Chuanfu (BYD)
Funding
BYD-backed
Robots (1)
Robots tracked — ranked across 48 companies · ranks #32
Components tracked — ranked across 8 companies
Peers — same category & country
United States
Norway
Germany
SpainCapital
Funding
BYD-backed
Status
private
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