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| CASIVIBOT | |
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| General information | |
| Manufacturer | CASBOT (Beijing Zhongke Huiling Robot Technology Co., Ltd.) |
| Country of origin | China |
| Year unveiled | November 2024 (CASBOT 01) |
| Status | Production |
| Price | ~$29,000 USD |
| Availability | Available |
| Website | casbot.tech |
CASIVIBOT is a compact dual-arm service humanoid robot developed by CASBOT (also catalogued as CasiVision in some third-party databases), a Beijing-based robotics company specializing in general-purpose humanoid robots and embodied intelligence platforms. Designed for healthcare, hospitality, research, and commercial service environments, CASIVIBOT stands 140 cm tall, weighs 55 kg, and features 14 degrees of freedom with an 8-hour battery life. It is one of several products in CASBOT's growing robot lineup, which also includes the full-size bipedal CASBOT 01 (nicknamed "Wednesday"), the interactive CASBOT 02, and the wheeled CASBOT W1.
CASBOT, formally known as Beijing Zhongke Huiling Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (brand name: Lingbao CASBOT), was founded in August 2023 in the Zhongguancun technology district of Beijing. The company has attracted nearly 100 million yuan (approximately $14 million USD) in angel-plus funding and has established partnerships with Lenovo, RoboSense, and major industrial clients. CASBOT gained international attention when it unveiled the CASBOT 01 at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, and it further demonstrated its capabilities when the CASBOT SE variant completed the 2025 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, the world's first humanoid robot half marathon.[1][2][3]
Beijing Zhongke Huiling Robot Technology Co., Ltd., operating under the brand name Lingbao CASBOT, was established in August 2023. The company is headquartered at Building B-2, Zhongguancun Dongsheng Technology Park Northern Territory, No. 66 Xixiaokou Road, Haidian District, Beijing. As of 2025, the company employed between 51 and 100 people.[4]
CASBOT was founded as a high-tech enterprise committed to the long-term development of general-purpose humanoid robotics and their deployment in practical application scenarios. The company's stated mission centers on transforming embodied AI from theoretical concept to real-world reality. CASBOT's core technical team brings over 20 years of collective experience in precision assembly, flexible manipulation, visual servoing, and robot skill learning. Team members contributed to major national-level projects prior to founding the company, including micro-target precision assembly systems, environmental perception and autonomous following for quadruped robots, and the compliant assembly robot used for high-lock nut installation on the C919 large aircraft.[5][6]
Key leadership includes co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Zhang Miao and Chief Technology Officer Ma Shikui. Zhang Miao has described the company's strategic focus as initially targeting B-end (business-to-business) industrial applications, with plans to move toward C-end (consumer) markets as the technology matures. Ma Shikui leads the technical development, emphasizing a balanced approach that combines proprietary software development with strategic external sourcing of hardware components such as chips and sensors.[5]
In mid-2025, CASBOT completed a funding round of nearly 100 million yuan (approximately $14 million USD) in angel-plus financing. The round was led by new investors Lens Technology and Tianjin Jiayi, with participation from existing shareholders SDIC Venture Capital and Henan Asset Management. The capital was earmarked for accelerating product mass production, technological R&D iteration, and market expansion. This funding came after the company had already won significant orders from industrial and mineral energy sector leaders.[3][6]
CASBOT has established several notable partnerships:
| Partner | Nature of Partnership | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Strategic cooperation (September 2024) | CASBOT robots deployed at Lenovo's intelligent manufacturing factory for notebook assembly; CASBOT is the first core partner in Lenovo's Fire Seed Project |
| RoboSense | Technology partnership | Integration of RoboSense's Airy hemispherical LiDAR sensor into CASBOT 02; joint testing of Active Camera (AC1) technology |
| Zhaojin Group | Industrial deployment | Underground mining and safety patrol applications |
| Sinomine Resource Group | Industrial deployment | Mining operations |
| CITIC Heavy Industries | Industrial deployment | Heavy industrial manufacturing |
The Lenovo partnership is particularly significant. CASBOT became the first core cooperative enterprise in Lenovo's "Fire Seed Project" (also called the "Spark Plan"), an initiative designed to drive innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence for manufacturing. CASBOT 01 robots were deployed at Lenovo's notebook manufacturing facility, where they perform precise micro-assembly tasks in flexible manufacturing environments that are difficult for traditional industrial robots to handle. These tasks include complex operations such as grasping, twisting, plugging, unplugging, and using tools.[1][7]
The RoboSense partnership provides CASBOT with advanced perception capabilities. RoboSense's Airy sensor is a 192-line hemispherical digital LiDAR with a 360-degree by 90-degree field of view, a detection range of 120 meters, output of 1.72 million points per second, and precision of plus or minus 1 cm. This sensor was integrated into the CASBOT 02 for its debut at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025.[8]
The CASIVIBOT (also listed as CASIVIBOT by CasiVision in certain robot databases) is a compact service humanoid designed for smooth interaction, reliable support tasks, and safe operation in indoor environments. It is the most accessible product in CASBOT's lineup, positioned for healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, research labs, and general commercial spaces.
CASIVIBOT prioritizes approachability, safety, and ease of deployment. Its 140 cm height gives it a non-intimidating presence suited for close interaction with people in hospitals, hotels, offices, and retail environments. The robot's form factor is deliberately compact, allowing it to work in both open spaces and crowded corridors. Its modular architecture supports future hardware upgrades, so early adopters can benefit from component improvements without replacing the entire unit.
The dual-arm design allows for more natural object manipulation than single-arm or tray-only delivery robots. While the 2-finger gripping claws are simpler than the dexterous bionic hands found on the CASBOT 01, they are sufficient for the light service duties the robot is designed to perform: delivering items, guiding visitors, and supporting basic material handling.
| Category | Specification | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Physical | Height | 140 cm |
| Physical | Weight | 55 kg |
| Physical | Material | ABS + light metal frame |
| Physical | IP rating | IP20 |
| Mobility | Degrees of freedom | 14 |
| Mobility | DOF per hand | 2 |
| Mobility | Max walking speed | 0.97 m/s (3.5 km/h) |
| Manipulation | Arm payload | 4 kg |
| Manipulation | Hand type | 2-finger gripping claws |
| Power | Battery life | 8 hours |
| Computing | Operating system | Linux/ROS |
| Computing | Latency | 200 ms |
| Sensors | Camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Sensors | Depth sensors | Yes |
| Actuators | Type | Electric servo motors |
| Actuators | Gear technology | Harmonic/Planetary |
| Connectivity | Interfaces | Bluetooth, Ethernet, WiFi |
| Connectivity | ROS compatible | Yes |
The 8-hour battery life is a standout feature, giving the CASIVIBOT significantly longer operational endurance than many competing service robots. For comparison, the more advanced CASBOT 02 offers only 90 minutes of battery life. The ROS (Robot Operating System) compatibility makes the platform accessible to research teams and developers who wish to customize behavior, add new capabilities, or integrate the robot into larger automation workflows.[9]
CASIVIBOT targets four primary market segments:
The robot navigates complex indoor areas using its vision and depth sensor systems, adapting to dynamic conditions such as moving crowds and rearranged furniture. Its smart vision capabilities allow it to map indoor layouts, recognize obstacles, and plan safe paths without requiring pre-installed infrastructure like magnetic tape or QR codes.
The CASIVIBOT is priced at approximately $29,000 USD, positioning it in the accessible segment of the professional service robot market. The robot is currently listed as available for purchase, with target markets including healthcare, hospitality, service, and research institutions.[9]
CASBOT's product strategy spans a range of form factors and price points, from the affordable CASIVIBOT service robot to full-size industrial bipedal humanoids. The following table summarizes the complete product lineup as of early 2026:
| Model | Type | Height | Weight | DOF | Computing | Battery | Primary Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASIVIBOT | Bipedal service | 140 cm | 55 kg | 14 | Linux/ROS | 8 hours | Healthcare, hospitality, research |
| CASBOT 01 | Bipedal industrial | 179 cm | 60 kg | 52 | 550 TOPS | 4+ hours | Industrial, manufacturing, emergency |
| CASBOT 02 | Bipedal interactive | 163 cm | 50 kg | 25 (47 with hands) | 275 TOPS | 90 min | Museums, retail, exhibitions |
| CASBOT SE | Bipedal athletic | Shorter than 01 | <60 kg | Reduced | 550 TOPS | N/A | Racing, endurance testing |
| CASBOT W1 | Wheeled mobile | 112-210 cm | 260 kg | 20 | Intel i9 + RTX 4060 | 300 min | Logistics, sorting, manufacturing |
The CASBOT 01 is the company's flagship full-size bipedal humanoid robot, officially released on November 13, 2024, and unveiled internationally at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Nicknamed "Wednesday," it stands 179 cm tall, weighs 60 kg, and features 52 degrees of freedom. It is powered by 550 TOPS of computing capacity (550 trillion operations per second) and can operate for over 4 hours on a single charge.[1][2]
The CASBOT 01's five-finger bionic hands weigh 800 grams each, with a 5 kg rated load capacity and "touch-force-vision" multi-source perception systems for fine manipulation. The robot's independently developed joint system achieves peak torque density of 207 Nm/kg with joint efficiency exceeding 80%. Demonstrated capabilities include organizing clothes, assembling desk lamps, changing light bulbs, driving screws, using tablets, retrieving refrigerated items, and playing piano.[7][10]
The robot's design merges mechanical engineering with what the company describes as organic aesthetics, featuring an ID (industrial design) approach that balances a human-like appearance with functional engineering. Its head has two degrees of freedom and is equipped with multiple sensors for visual and auditory interaction. The CASBOT 01 can stand, walk, run, and jump steadily, making it suitable for complex environments.[1]
The CASBOT 02 was launched in June 2025 as a commercial interactive humanoid. Measuring 1630 x 510 x 280 mm and weighing 50 kg, it features 25 degrees of freedom in its standard configuration (2-DOF head, 5-DOF per arm, 1-DOF waist, 6-DOF per leg), expandable to 47 DOF when equipped with 11-DOF dexterous hands on each arm. Peak joint torque reaches 150 N*m.[4][11]
The CASBOT 02 runs on an NVIDIA Orin AGX paired with a Rockchip RK3588 processor, delivering 275 TOPS of combined computing power. Its sensor suite includes RGB-D cameras, a stereo camera, a fisheye camera, a microphone array, and IMU sensors. A LiDAR option is available for the education version. Connectivity options include WiFi 6, 4G, and Bluetooth 5.2. The robot supports over-the-air (OTA) software updates.[4][11]
Powered by the CASBOT Embodied Brain 2.0 AI system, the CASBOT 02 supports VLA (Vision-Language-Action) control, perception fusion, and autonomous task execution. It is designed for interactive roles in science museums, exhibition halls, shopping centers, and automotive showrooms, functioning as a guide, greeter, or interactive presenter. The RoboSense Airy LiDAR integration debuted on this model at WAIC 2025.[8][11]
The CASBOT W1 takes a different approach from the bipedal models, using a wheeled base with a large-stroke vertical lifting column and a humanoid upper body. This design allows a working height range from ground level to 2.1 meters. Weighing 260 kg, the W1 features 20 degrees of freedom distributed across a 2-DOF head, 1-DOF waist, 2-DOF mobile base, 1-DOF lifting column, and two 7-DOF arms with interchangeable end-effectors.[12]
The W1 is powered by an industrial PC with an Intel i9 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU, supporting large-model inference for manipulation, interaction, and quality inspection tasks. Its perception stack includes RGB-D cameras, 360-degree LiDAR, IMU, microphones, and speakers. With a 10 kg payload capacity, 15 N gripping force, 1.2 m/s maximum speed, positioning accuracy of plus or minus 10 mm, IP68 protection rating, and 300-minute battery life, the W1 is designed for structured indoor environments such as warehouses, retail spaces, logistics hubs, and light industrial areas.[12]
The CASBOT SE is a specialized variant of the CASBOT 01, redesigned for athletic performance. Created specifically for the 2025 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, the SE features a shorter, lighter frame than the standard CASBOT 01. To optimize for running, CASBOT removed the complex dexterous hands and visual recognition system, resulting in a streamlined design that prioritizes agility, reduced weight, and thermal management. The SE successfully completed the historic half marathon on April 19, 2025, making it one of only six robots (out of 21 competitors) to finish the 21-kilometer course.[13][14]
CASBOT's robots are powered by the company's proprietary Embodied Brain AI architecture. The system uses a "hierarchical end-to-end" model that combines the structured task decomposition strengths of hierarchical architectures with the adaptive learning capabilities of end-to-end neural networks. This hybrid approach allows the system to maintain logical task planning at higher levels while enabling dynamic optimization at the execution level.[6]
The Embodied Brain 2.0 (deployed on the CASBOT 02 and W1) supports VLA (Vision-Language-Action) control, enabling the robot to interpret natural language instructions, perceive its environment through multiple sensor modalities, and execute physical actions in response. The system creates a closed-loop intelligence pipeline from perception to execution, where real-world feedback continuously informs the robot's decision-making.[5][6]
A core technical innovation in CASBOT's AI stack is the use of post-training with reinforcement learning to improve adaptability in dynamic environments. Rather than relying solely on pre-trained models, the system collects real-time operational data (such as force-sensor feedback and visual error signals) and continuously optimizes motion control strategies through closed-loop training. This enables the robot to independently adjust action accuracy and trajectory planning in tasks such as screw tightening and workpiece sorting, even when facing environmental interference or manual intervention.[6]
COO Zhang Miao described the approach: "It allows for logical task planning while empowering the system to evolve through real-world feedback, creating a full-loop intelligence pipeline from perception to execution."[3]
All software for CASBOT's humanoid robots is developed in-house, while hardware follows a selective sourcing strategy. The dexterous hands are proprietary, but chips, sensors, and some other components are sourced from external suppliers. CTO Ma Shikui has emphasized that these decisions are driven by scene requirements rather than a dogmatic pursuit of full vertical integration. For the CASIVIBOT specifically, the Linux/ROS software environment provides an open, developer-friendly platform that allows research teams to build custom behaviors and integrate the robot into existing automation ecosystems.[5]
CASBOT's commercial strategy prioritizes industrial and mining sectors, which the company views as concentrated markets with well-defined use cases and "rigid demand" for automation. The company uses these initial deployments to accumulate operational data for continuous AI model refinement, with the goal of later expanding into standardized commercial services and education.[3][6]
As of mid-2025, CASBOT has secured orders from major industrial players:
| Client | Sector | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Electronics manufacturing | Notebook assembly, micro-assembly tasks |
| Zhaojin Group | Mining | Underground operations, safety patrols |
| Sinomine Resource Group | Mining | Mining operations |
| CITIC Heavy Industries | Heavy industry | Manufacturing automation |
The Lenovo deployment is the most publicly documented. At Lenovo's intelligent manufacturing factory, CASBOT robots perform compliant force control and high-precision operations to improve production line automation and reduce costs. The tasks involve flexible manufacturing operations that traditional industrial robots cannot handle effectively, such as precise cable insertion, component alignment, and tool use in variable configurations.[1][7]
According to a classification by the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, CASBOT is currently placed in the third tier of Chinese humanoid robotics companies, behind first-tier leaders such as Unitree Robotics, Zhiyuan Robotics, and UBTECH Robotics. However, the company's strong industrial partnerships and early revenue generation from mining and manufacturing contracts give it a solid commercial foundation for future growth.[15]
The broader humanoid robot market is experiencing rapid expansion. TrendForce forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year for commercialization, with global humanoid robot shipments expected to exceed 50,000 units, representing over 700% year-over-year growth. China's domestic humanoid robot market is projected to grow from 2.76 billion yuan in 2024 to an estimated 100 billion yuan by 2030.[10][15]
On April 19, 2025, the CASBOT SE competed in the 2025 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, the world's first half marathon to feature humanoid robot participants. The event attracted nearly 12,000 human runners and 21 humanoid robots, running a 21-kilometer course in Beijing's Economic-Technological Development Area. Human and robot participants competed on parallel tracks for safety while sharing the same route.[13][14]
The CASBOT SE successfully completed the course, placing it among only six robots that finished. The winner of the robot category was Tiangong Ultra (also known as Tien Kung), developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre, which completed the course in 2 hours and 40 minutes. The human winners finished in approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes (men's) and 1 hour and 11 minutes (women's). Robots were permitted to change batteries and operate as relay teams during the race.[13][14]
The company invested significant preparation time training the robot for the event. The half marathon posed unique engineering challenges for bipedal robots, including managing joint stress and impact absorption over long distances, preventing motor overheating during continuous operation, and maintaining traction on paved surfaces.[14]