EngineAI
The Shenzhen robotics company behind PM01, a platform for learning and building, and T800, its full-size humanoid for industrial applications.157
Image credit: EngineAI. Official PM01 product image; exact edition is not established. Image source (opens in a new tab)
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PM01Founded in Shenzhen in October 2023, EngineAI develops humanoid robots and the software that controls them. Its range spans development platforms and industrial machines. PM01 is the starting point here for people interested in research, education and building robotics applications.127
Visit EngineAI ↗From a robotics founder to a new company
Founder and chief executive Zhao Tongyang brought prior robotics experience to the business. An October 2021 XPeng filing identifies him as a founder of Dogotix, which it describes as developing robots with human-robot interaction functions. EngineAI's own history begins in October 2023. Its public leadership material also names Yao Qiyuan as a co-founder responsible for marketing, sales and service, in an August 2026 announcement.2456
The first product milestones followed quickly: SA01 in July 2024, SE01 in October and PM01 in December. The lineup has since grown, while PM01 itself now has separate 2026 Education and Navigation editions.29
A business taking shape around several jobs
EngineAI describes markets ranging from entertainment and commercial services to manufacturing and education. Its portfolio includes T800, PM01, SE01, SA01 and JS01, with different body designs and intended jobs.1
T800 illustrates the industrial direction. In May 2026, EngineAI announced the first batch from its Honghualing production line in Shenzhen. In August, the company said T800 was loading, unloading and moving materials at Luxshare Precision’s Suzhou factory.510
The company also introduced Awaken, an architecture connecting movement control with higher-level AI. For a customer, the useful next question is which parts of that software come with the particular robot and package being offered.59
The products, and the jobs behind them
Start with the kind of project or work involved, then follow the appropriate product line.1
PM01
The development platform covered here, with 2026 Education and Navigation editions and public control examples.789
SA01 and SE01
SA01 is a bipedal platform; SE01 is a full-size humanoid. Both appear in the company's early product history.2
Where PM01 fits
PM01 is interesting when making a robot do something is part of the activity. EngineAI publishes movement-control interfaces and walking-policy examples, giving a programmer material to work with. A family robotics project might begin with a supervised movement routine; that is a hypothetical project to discuss with the supplier, not an included curriculum or an assurance of suitability around children.78
The English product page separates 2026 Education and Navigation editions. Start with the intended project, then request the exact hardware, software, training and support package. For an overseas buyer, repair arrangements deserve particular attention: EngineAI's policy prioritizes remote help and replacement parts, with other service determined by an after-sales assessment.913
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Sources and notes
- EngineAI company overview
Company-stated history and portfolio; excludes rankings and proof of household capability. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- EngineAI development history
Historical family introductions, not current-edition launch dates. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- EngineAI company-maintained LinkedIn
Self-described ownership; no cap-table audit or confirmed IPO status. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- EngineAI team
No personal university or employment claim inferred from team logos. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- EngineAI August 2026 WRC update
Company-attributed development and application account; no reliability percentages or PM01 software transfer. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- XPeng October 2021 Form 6-K and connected-transaction announcement
A founder of Dogotix, with matching Chinese name. No EngineAI ownership, acquisition chronology, exclusive-founder or educational claim. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- PM01 developer overview
Document updated August26,2026; does not explain revision differences versus English sales table. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- EngineAI ROS2 workspace
Documentation read only; code not run, version compatibility not certified. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- PM01 English edition tables
Edition-specific maker claims; conflicts retained; no independent hardware test. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- First T800 production batch
First batch at Shenzhen; no inferred delivered count or achieved annual capacity. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- EngineAI Series B announcement
USD200m is one round; >CNY10bn is its reported post-round valuation, not current value or audited financial results. Includes reported information. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- Duolun Technology 2025 annual report
Narrative describes 2026 post-year developments, despite 2025 report title. Investor corroboration, not an audit of EngineAI finances. Source checked 2026-10-25.
- EngineAI after-sales policy V2.0
Overseas service depends on assessment; not a blanket on-site repair promise. Source checked 2026-10-25.
We use official disclosures and other identified sources. Company claims are attributed; these profiles do not represent hands-on product testing. Our editorial and AI-use policy.
