Beijing – Chery Automobile, China’s largest vehicle exporter, is gearing up to list its robotics arm, AiMOGA Robotics, on a stock exchange. The move is intended to raise capital for further technology development and to improve corporate governance, according to Zhang Guibing, head of the business and president of Chery International.
IPO preparation and market context
AiMOGA is evaluating several potential listing venues and expects to boost humanoid robot deliveries sharply in the coming year. The company has already shipped more than 3,000 robots worldwide, with 2,000 units operating in over 60 countries and regions. Zhang said the goal is to reach 10,000 robots globally next year and eventually rank among the world’s top robotics firms.
Police robots and overseas expansion
Earlier this year AiMOGA unveiled a bipedal humanoid robot designed for police work. To date, 110 units have been deployed in multiple Chinese cities, assisting with traffic management, crowd guidance and public‑safety awareness campaigns. The firm sees traffic‑control duties as a promising application, noting that police officers often face harsh weather, air‑pollution and accident risks.
AiMOGA believes robots can help address labor shortages in these roles and sees even greater demand overseas, particularly in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where extreme heat and heavy rainfall make outdoor policing more challenging.
Industry landscape
The Chinese robotics sector is becoming a focal point in the broader U.S.–China technology rivalry, attracting investment from automakers and tech firms eager to commercialize AI‑driven humanoid platforms. Competitors such as Unitree have recently seen their shares surge after a successful Shanghai debut, while other startups like Lumos Robotics are also weighing public listings.
Chery has a history of listing subsidiaries; Bethel Automotive went public on the Shanghai exchange in 2018 and automation firm Efort listed on the STAR Market in 2020. Zhang expects continued consolidation in the industry, noting that competition—especially on cost—will remain intense.
Potential U.S. entry
When asked about entering the United States, Zhang said any expansion would require adapting to local regulations and customer needs. He indicated that Chery is monitoring the market and may consider a U.S. entry at a suitable time.
Overall, AiMOGA’s IPO plans reflect both the rapid growth of China’s robotics market and the company’s ambition to become a global player in service and public‑safety robotics.
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