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| Cyan Robotics | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Full name | Cyanborg Robotics Co., Ltd. |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Shanghai, China |
| Industry | Robotics, Humanoid robots |
| Products | ORCA humanoid robot |
| Website | cyanrobotics.com |
Cyan Robotics (formally Cyanborg Robotics Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese robotics startup based in Shanghai that develops modular, full-size humanoid robots focused on approachable human-robot interaction. Founded in 2023, the company introduced its first robot, the ORCA 1, less than a year after launch in October 2024. Cyan Robotics is notable for its emphasis on emotional expressiveness in robot locomotion and interaction, using what the company calls an "emotional gait large language model" to make its robots walk in ways that match the appropriate mood for a given situation.[1][2]
Cyan Robotics was launched in 2023 in Shanghai. The company quickly moved from founding to product development, introducing the Orca 1 humanoid robot in 2024. The robot's design was developed in collaboration with TEAMS Design, an international design studio, with a focus on creating a robot that looked approachable and could encourage human-robot trust.[3]
By 2025, Cyan Robotics had begun selling its humanoids through JD.com, one of China's largest online retailers, priced between $40,000 and $50,000.[1]
The ORCA 1 is Cyan Robotics' flagship humanoid robot, designed for home and commercial assistance.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | ~145 cm |
| Locomotion | Bipedal |
| Face display | OLED screen (emotional expressions) |
| Applications | Home assistance, eldercare, education, physical therapy |
| Price | $40,000 to $50,000 |
| Availability | JD.com (China) |
The robot features human-like movements including walking, climbing stairs, spinning, and maintaining balance during dynamic actions. Its OLED screen face serves as an expressive interface, displaying emotions, notifications, and information to enhance human-robot interaction.[2]
One of Cyan Robotics' most distinctive technical contributions is its emotional gait large language model. This system adjusts the robot's walking style to match situational moods, making the robot's bipedal locomotion appear more natural and emotionally resonant. The technology is designed to make the robot feel less mechanical and more relatable during interactions, supporting applications in eldercare, education, and therapeutic settings.[1]
Cyan Robotics also develops the Orca Hand, a standalone robotic hand component that can be used independently for research and development purposes.[4]
Cyan positions the Orca 1 as a versatile assistant for: