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Kuavo

Built by Leju Robotics · China

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The Kuavo is a Humanoid robot developed by Leju Robotics (China), priced at $38,000–$50,000 USD. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 168 cm, weight 55 kg, mobility hybrid.

RoboScore

57.7/ 100

Strong evidence

5 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity15%75/100
Deployment footprint23%78/100
Proven track record9%unknown
Spec completeness11%96/100
Company financial health15%unknown
Company maturity4%50/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%66/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)15%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #113 of 209 in the Humanoid standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #109 · worst #157
#1 · started #144#209

One day of that is about Kuavo itself:

  • 8 Sept Robo Score rose 6.23 — its evidence changed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 209 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

Kuavo is a full-sized humanoid robot developed by Leju Robotics, engineered for intelligent service, education, and embodied AI research. With 360 Nm torque joints, 4.6 km/h omnidirectional walking, and a modular frame, Kuavo blends industrial-grade motion with expressive interaction. It runs on KaihongOS (based on Huawei’s HarmonyOS) and supports imitation learning, large-model AI integration, and real-time control. It's designed for dynamic environments such as retail and education.

Flagship features

  • Autonomous assist functionality
  • Designed for real-world automation workflows
  • Suitable for education and research purposes
  • Deployment-ready software tooling
  • Performance benchmarks: Speed 4.0, Agility 5.5, Strength 3.0, Intelligence 5.5, Dexterity 5.0

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

1 known operator

FAW Hongqi factory

Viability

est. 2016

Kuavo described as first humanoid torchbearer with 5G-A

Price

purchase

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Humanoid
Form factor
full bipedal
Height
168 cm
Weight
55 kg
Mobility
hybrid
Walking speed
~1.11 m/s
Total DOF
40
DOF / hand
5
Payload
14 kg
Lifting capacity
20 kg
Battery
7 h
Hot-swap battery
No
Onboard compute
Assumed mid-range robotics compute platform
Sensors
Depth + RGB camera, environment sensors
LiDAR
No
F/T sensors
No
VLM on-board
No
Imitation learning
No
Bimanual
No
Stair climbing
No
Terrain
flat indoor, factory floors
Programming
HarmonyOS / KaihongOS
ROS 1
No
ROS 2
No
API / SDK
No
Maturity
prototype
Environments
factory, home, research lab
Industries
home assistance, industrial automation, logistics
Price tier
50k_150k
Pricing model
on request
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2016

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Applications
industrial automation,intelligent service,education and robotics training,embodied-AI research,home-task simulation environments
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1750
Movement & precision1
Grip Force N
360
Safety & certification1
Operating Temp
-20°C to 45°C
Buying & support3
Datasheet Url
View Link
Model Variants
Kuavo-5,Kuavo-5W
Availability Status
available
Other details4
Torque
360 Nm
Developer
Leju Robotics (Shenzhen)
Construction
Full-size humanoid frame with modular limbs and hands
Omnidirectional Walking Speed
4.6 km/h

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmedDeclared — sector, country and count stated by the maker; customer not named

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Company milestones

  • Nov 2025MilestoneKuavo described as first humanoid torchbearer with 5G-A
  • Nov 2025DeploymentKuavo serves as torchbearer at China’s 15th National Games
  • 2025Milestone100th full-size humanoid delivered
  • 2025FundingLatest financing round
  • 2024LaunchFirst Kuavo prototype shown at AWE Shanghai
  • 2024LaunchFirst Kuavo prototype shown in Shanghai
  • 2019FundingSeries B financing
  • 2018LaunchPANDO released

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Kuavo?
The Kuavo is developed by Leju Robotics, based in China.
What type of robot is the Kuavo?
The Kuavo is a Humanoid robot made by Leju Robotics.
How much does the Kuavo cost?
The Kuavo is priced at $38,000–$50,000 USD.
What are the key specifications of the Kuavo?
Key specifications of the Kuavo: form factor full bipedal, height 168 cm, weight 55 kg, mobility hybrid, walking speed ~1.11 m/s.

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