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KEENON Robotics (also known as Keenon) is a Chinese robotics company headquartered in [[Shanghai]], [[China]], specializing in autonomous [[service robot]]s for the hospitality, healthcare, and retail industries. Founded in 2010 by Tong Li, KEENON has grown to become the world's leading commercial service robot manufacturer, with a global shipment market share of nearly 23 percent. The company has deployed over 100,000 robots in more than 60 countries and regions. In 2025, KEENON expanded into [[humanoid robot]]s with the launch of the [[XMAN-R1]].
KEENON Robotics was founded in 2010 by Tong Li in Shanghai. The company's early years focused on developing autonomous service robots for the restaurant and hospitality industries.[1]
In 2016, KEENON launched its first autonomous delivery robot, the DINERBOT T1, marking the company's entry into the commercial service robot market. By 2018, the company had established mass production lines for catering robots and collaborated with the [[Haidilao]] hot pot restaurant chain to create an intelligent restaurant concept.[2]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, KEENON rapidly developed and deployed medical delivery and disinfection robots for hospitals and quarantine facilities, demonstrating the versatility of its autonomous navigation platform.[2]
By 2025, KEENON had deployed over 100,000 robots in more than 60 countries and regions, establishing a dominant position in the global commercial service robot market with approximately 23 percent market share according to research firm IDC.[3]
In March 2025, KEENON unveiled the [[XMAN-R1]], its first humanoid robot, alongside new additions to its KLEENBOT cleaning robot series. This marked the company's expansion from wheeled service robots into humanoid platforms.[4]
In 2025, the XMAN-R1 was deployed at the Shangri-La Traders Hotel at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, establishing what the company called the world's first smart scenario model demonstrating collaborative operations between "General-Purpose + Special-Purpose" robots.[5]
| Product Line | Type | Application |
|---|---|---|
| DINERBOT | Delivery robot | Restaurant food delivery |
| KLEENBOT | Cleaning robot | Commercial floor cleaning |
| KEENON S100 | Multi-purpose | Delivery and guidance |
| [[XMAN-R1]] | Humanoid robot | Multi-purpose service |
The [[XMAN-R1]] is KEENON's first humanoid robot, designed for the service industry.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Humanoid service robot |
| AI Model | KOM2.0 (proprietary VLA model) |
| Capabilities | Food delivery, luggage transport, room cleaning |
| Integration | Collaborative with DINERBOT, KLEENBOT, S100 |
| Deployment | Shangri-La Traders Hotel, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport |
The XMAN-R1 is powered by KEENON's self-developed KOM2.0, described as the world's first [[Vision-Language-Action Model]] (VLA) designed specifically for the service industry. KOM2.0 integrates vision, speech, and movement capabilities into a unified framework, allowing the robot to understand complex tasks and execute them seamlessly.[4]
The robot is designed to interact with people and collaborate with other KEENON robots, including the DINERBOT T10, KLEENBOT C30, and KEENON S100. This multi-robot collaboration model enables comprehensive service coverage where the humanoid XMAN-R1 handles complex interactive tasks while specialized robots handle routine deliveries and cleaning.
Alongside the XMAN-R1, KEENON launched three new KLEENBOT cleaning robots:
| Model | Application |
|---|---|
| KLEENBOT C40 | Large-area commercial cleaning |
| KLEENBOT C55 | Medium-area cleaning |
| KLEENBOT C20 | Compact space cleaning |
KOM2.0 is KEENON's proprietary Vision-Language-Action foundation model, specifically designed for service industry applications. Unlike general-purpose VLA models, KOM2.0 is trained on service-specific data and optimized for tasks like:
KEENON's robots use the company's proprietary autonomous navigation technology, which has been refined through the deployment of over 100,000 units globally. The navigation system handles complex indoor environments including elevators, doors, and crowded spaces.
KEENON's robots are deployed across multiple sectors in over 60 countries:
KEENON has received investment from [[SoftBank]] and other investors, supporting its expansion into international markets and the development of new product categories including humanoid robots.[3]