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Zhiyuan Robotics to Unveil New Robot Fleet and AI Models at Shanghai Showcase

Robotics Firm Set for Major Product Launch

Zhiyuan Robotics, the Chinese startup co-founded by former Huawei "Talented Youth" member Peng Zhihui (known as Zhijun), is gearing up for its most significant event to date. On April 17 in Shanghai, the company will host its 2026 Partner Conference, showcasing what it calls "Embodied Productivity" - the practical application of intelligent robotics in real-world settings.

What's Coming

The company plans to roll out:

  • Four new robot models: Expanding beyond its existing Zhenzheng, Jingling, and Lingxi series with hardware designed for diverse operational environments
  • Four AI models: Specialized systems to enhance robot capabilities in interaction, task execution, and movement
  • Seven industrial solutions: Ready-to-deploy packages for warehouse and manufacturing applications
  • New dataset: A collection of embodied intelligence training materials

"This isn't just another product launch," says an industry insider familiar with the preparations. "Zhiyuan is positioning itself as the complete solution provider in robotics, from hardware to the AI brains that power them."

The Brains Behind the Bots

Founder Deng Taihua and co-founder Peng Zhihui will take the stage to explain their vision of robots as true productivity tools rather than mere technological demonstrations. Their presentation comes as Zhiyuan achieves full scenario coverage - a rare feat in the robotics industry - with products serving everything from logistics to specialized industrial tasks.

Commercial Success Stories

The company's commercial trajectory appears promising:

  • Its quadruped robot division, now operating independently as Zhiyuan Kotuo, has completely sold out current inventory
  • Revenue targets stand at 500 million yuan for 2026, with ambitions to reach 100 billion yuan by 2030

"The warehouse is empty," laughs one distributor. "We can't get these robots fast enough to meet demand."

Global Attention

The Shanghai event has drawn remarkable international interest, with 2,500 partners from 34 countries registered to attend - numbers that dwarf previous conferences. This turnout reflects growing global recognition of embodied intelligence's potential to transform industries.

Key Points

  • Zhiyuan Robotics announces major April 17 product showcase in Shanghai
  • Four new robot models and four AI systems to debut
  • Founders to demonstrate practical applications of "Embodied Productivity"
  • Company's quadruped robots already sold out completely
  • Event attracts unprecedented global attendance from industry partners

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