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| PaXini Technology | |
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| General information | |
| Full name | PaXini Tech |
| Chinese name | 帕西尼 |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Xu Jincheng (CEO) |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China |
| Industry | Robotics, Tactile sensing, Embodied AI |
| Products | Tactile sensors, humanoid robots, dexterous hands |
| Valuation | Over $1.45 billion (2026) |
| Key investors | JD.com, BYD, SAIC Motor, Meta, Huangpu River Capital |
| Website | paxini.com |
PaXini Technology (Chinese: 帕西尼) is a Chinese robotics company headquartered in Shenzhen that specializes in high-precision tactile sensors, dexterous robotic hands, and humanoid robots. Founded in 2021 by Xu Jincheng, a graduate of the Sugano Laboratory at Waseda University in Japan, PaXini is widely regarded as China's largest tactile sensor maker and the only Chinese company to manufacture what it calls the "Multi-Tactile Dexterous Hand."[1][2]
The company's name derives from the Pacinian corpuscle, one of four mechanoreceptors located beneath human skin that is responsible for detecting deep pressure and vibration. This naming choice reflects PaXini's core focus on developing the "skin" and "touch" of robots. As of early 2026, PaXini has raised a cumulative total of over CNY 2 billion (approximately $280 million) across multiple funding rounds, achieving a valuation exceeding CNY 10 billion ($1.45 billion) after its Series B round in March 2026.[2][3][4]
PaXini was founded in 2021 by Xu Jincheng in Shenzhen. Xu, originally from Taiwan, pursued a Ph.D. at Waseda University in Tokyo under Professor Shigeki Sugano, who is widely recognized as one of Japan's foremost robotics authorities. The Sugano Laboratory at Waseda is historically significant as the birthplace of the world's first humanoid robot, making it one of the most storied robotics research groups globally.[1][2]
After completing his mandatory military service in Taiwan, Xu traveled to Japan for doctoral studies. During his time at Waseda, he developed deep expertise in tactile sensing and human-robot interaction. Lu Qi, the founder of MiraclePlus (formerly YC China), recognized Xu's potential early and became his angel investor. In April 2021, Xu flew from Japan to Shenzhen by way of Shanghai, and within two months he had established PaXini as a company.[1]
Xu's vision was shaped by the rise of deep learning and the success of AlphaGo. As he described it, with data and AI models rapidly improving, the future of tactile sensors would inevitably be connected to robots, creating an enormous market opportunity for companies that could build the physical sensing infrastructure for embodied intelligence.[1]
In its first years, PaXini concentrated on developing and commercializing high-precision tactile sensors. The company's independently developed sensors offer 0.01 N force sensing resolution across the full measurement range and feature 15 sensing dimensions, including 6-axis force, texture, and resilience measurements. This level of precision positioned PaXini as a critical supplier of tactile technology for the broader Chinese robotics industry.[2][5]
The company established itself as China's largest tactile sensor maker, supplying components to robotics firms, automotive manufacturers, and research institutions. PaXini's sensors were adopted by companies in the electric vehicle, consumer electronics, and industrial automation sectors.[2]
In August 2025, PaXini closed a CNY 1 billion (approximately $139 million) Series A funding round led by JD.com. The round was completed within four months and included new investors Puxin Capital and XGD (a payment terminal manufacturer), as well as existing investors TCL Capital and Addor Capital who increased their commitments. Earlier backers included automotive firms BYD, SAIC Motor, and BAIC Group.[2][6]
The JD.com investment represented the e-commerce giant's sixth robotics investment since May 2025, reflecting intensified competition among Chinese technology companies for positions in the embodied intelligence sector. The funding enabled PaXini to establish a data center dedicated to embodied intelligence in Tianjin.[6]
In March 2026, PaXini raised over CNY 1 billion ($145 million) in a Series B round, pushing its valuation above CNY 10 billion (approximately $1.45 billion) and confirming its status as a unicorn. The round was led by Huangpu River Capital, Kaitai Capital, and the state-backed CIM International Group Inc., with participation from 14 industrial and financial investors including affiliates of Meta and JD.com.[3][4]
The full roster of Series B investors included Huangpu River Capital, Kaitai Capital International Group, Xin'an Capital, Guangzhou Emerging Fund, Zhilai Capital, LEO LION, Nanling Fund, Xiangcheng Financial Holding, Addor Capital, Uni-Trend, Meta, BYD, JD.com, TCL, and Zhuhai Sci-Tech Industry Group (associated with Huafa and Gree).[4]
PaXini has developed a comprehensive product ecosystem spanning tactile sensors, dexterous hands, humanoid robots, and data platforms.
PaXini's core product is its high-precision tactile sensor line. These sensors provide 0.01 N force sensing resolution and 15 sensing dimensions covering 6-axis force, texture, and resilience. The sensors are designed to serve as the "skin" at the end of robots, providing the physical perception layer necessary for safe, precise manipulation of objects in unstructured environments.[2][5]
The sensors feature visuotactile capabilities with 0.06 mm resolution at 30 fps, combining visual and tactile feedback in a single sensing unit. This technology enables robots to perceive object properties including surface texture, compliance, and slip during grasping operations.[5]
The DexH13 is PaXini's latest dexterous robotic hand, capable of mimicking fine motor movements of the human hand. An earlier version, the DexH1, established PaXini's reputation in bionic manipulation. The DexH13 represents an evolution with improved actuation and sensing integration.[2][6]
The ToraOne (also written as TORA-ONE) is PaXini's tactile humanoid robot, designed to demonstrate the full integration of the company's tactile sensing technology into a complete humanoid platform.
| Specification | ToraOne |
|---|---|
| Height | 146 to 186 cm (adjustable) |
| DOF (body) | 21 |
| DOF (hands) | 26 (four-fingered bionic hands) |
| Total DOF | Up to 53 |
| Tactile sensors | 1,956 sensors across 7,824 channels |
| Sensing dimensions | Multidimensional touch perception |
The ToraOne gained significant public attention at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where it demonstrated its ability to complete a full ice cream-making workflow autonomously. During the live demonstration, the robot handled levers, measured ingredients, dispensed ice cream, and delivered cups, showcasing human-like dexterity throughout the process.[5][7]
The DoubleOne (formally TORA-DOUBLE ONE) is PaXini's universal general-purpose humanoid robot with a foldable design.
| Specification | DoubleOne |
|---|---|
| Height | 146 to 186 cm (adjustable, foldable design) |
| DOF | Up to 58 |
| Computing | NVIDIA AGX Orin |
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours |
| Hands | Modular (swappable for industrial tasks) |
| Target applications | Industrial automation, service, research |
The DoubleOne builds on the ToraOne platform with additional degrees of freedom and more powerful computing. Its foldable design and adjustable height range make it adaptable to different workspace configurations. The modular hand system allows operators to swap between different end effectors depending on the task requirements.[8][9]
PaXini has developed OmniSharing DB, an omni-modal embodied intelligence dataset. This data platform captures and stores multimodal robot interaction data, including tactile, visual, and proprioceptive signals, to support the training of embodied AI models. The company established a dedicated data center in Tianjin to support this initiative.[5][6]
At CES 2026, PaXini presented its vision of building "Physical Perception Infrastructure" for embodied intelligence. The company's approach goes beyond standalone sensor products to encompass a full-stack technology platform including hardware (sensors, hands, robots), data (OmniSharing DB), and AI algorithms. Xu Jincheng has described the company's goal as building the foundational sensing layer that all embodied AI systems will require.[5][10]
PaXini continues to advance full-body force sensing technology, aiming to cover entire robot surfaces with tactile perception rather than limiting sensing to fingertips alone. The ToraOne's 1,956 tactile sensors across 7,824 channels represent an early implementation of this distributed sensing approach.[7]