About
EngineAI is a Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics company founded in October 2023 by Zhao Tongyang, formerly of Xpeng's robotics division. It develops three humanoid platforms: SA01 for research and education, PM01 for high-dynamics research and exhibition, and SE01 for full-size industrial and commercial deployment. The company's stated differentiator is natural human-like gait via end-to-end neural network control. According to EngineAI and Wikipedia.
- Named among robotics startups funded in 2025 for embodied intelligence push by large investor group.
- Announced focus on mass production and delivery of humanoid robots.
Company Details
| Type | Private |
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| Funding Status | Recent funding round led by major investor (2025) |
| Total Funding | — |
| Employees | — |
Software Ecosystem
| AI / Model Approach | End-to-end neural network gait model across SE01, PM01, and SA01. SE01 uses deep reinforcement learning and imitation learning. According to EngineAI. |
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| Training Methodology | Reinforcement learning and imitation learning. SA01 explicitly supports open-source RL algorithm research. According to EngineAI CES 2025 materials. |
| Developer Access | SA01 and PM01 are open-source platforms. Compatible with NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, ROS, and ONNX. SA01 provides open algorithm and control code. According to EngineAI. |
| Third-Party Integrations | NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, ROS, and ONNX supported. Intel RealSense camera integration. According to EngineAI. |
Humanoids (2)
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Last updated 04 Jul 2026