Company
LimX Dynamics
LimX Dynamics is a Chinese humanoid robotics company developing the Oli humanoid robot, wheeled quadrupeds, and AI for robotics.
- Founded
- 2022
- HQ
- Shenzhen, China
- Status
- private
Models
2
Overview
LimX Dynamics is a Chinese humanoid robotics company developing the Oli humanoid robot, wheeled quadrupeds, and AI for robotics. The company raised $200M in Series B funding and began delivering its Oli humanoid robot, with a base model priced at 158,000 yuan (22,660 USD).
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Key facts
Robot
Oli, full-sized humanoid (released Summer 2025)
Focus
Dynamic locomotion + balance control for complex terrain
Backers
JD.com (among others)
HQ
China
Product
Oli humanoid robot (158,000 yuan base model)
Funding
200M Series B
Technology
Wheeled quadrupeds, humanoids, AI for robotics
Data & sources
News coverage
1
Web sources
8
9 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
LimX Dynamics W1
Wheeled quadruped that can switch between quadruped and biped stance; real-time terrain perception with autonomous gait planning and autonomous stair-climbing. For industrial inspection, logistics and research.
Current platform
LimX CL-1
LimX Dynamics' bipedal humanoid, demonstrated for dynamic locomotion (stair-climbing, terrain adaptation) using RL-based control. REVIEW NOTE: independent detailed specs are limited; treat as research-stage.
Explainers
Plain-language answers to the questions people ask about LimX Dynamics, from DEPLOY’s explainer library. Each is written in the language of the question and cross-checked against this registry.
- Can I buy a humanoid robot in 2026?
Yes, but the answer depends on what you mean by buy. Five tiers of humanoid availability exist in 2026: consumer-available (1X NEO at $20,000 outright or $499/month subscription, six-month minimum); research-tools-pricing (Unitree G1 at $13,500-$16,000 and R1 at $5,900); enterprise-deployed (Figure, Apptronik, Agility under contract); consumer-promised but not shipping (Tesla Optimus); and engineering-credibility with commercial transition pending (Boston Dynamics Atlas). Which fits your need depends on whether you're a consumer, a developer, an enterprise procurement organization, or waiting on Tesla.
- What is the best humanoid robot to buy in 2026?
There is no single best humanoid robot in 2026; the right pick depends on which of the five availability tiers matches your use case. For consumer home use, 1X NEO is the only verified-available option ($20,000 outright or $499/month subscription with a six-month minimum; late-2026 US delivery). For research and developer access, the Unitree G1 is the practical choice. For warehouse and factory pilots, Agility Digit, Apptronik Apollo, and Figure 03 are the platforms with documented commercial deployments. For elite R&D, Boston Dynamics Atlas remains the dynamic-motion benchmark. Tesla Optimus remains consumer-promised but not for sale.
- Who are the leading humanoid robot makers?
By active commercial deployment activity in 2026, the leading humanoid robot makers are Tesla (Optimus, factory pilots), Figure AI (02, BMW pilot), Agility Robotics (Digit, warehouse operators), Apptronik (Apollo, Mercedes-Benz pilot), 1X Technologies (Neo, consumer pre-launch), Boston Dynamics (Atlas, R&D), and Unitree Robotics (G1/H-series, research). A fast-growing Chinese cohort (UBTech, Xiaomi, XPeng, Fourier, EngineAI, and others) is shipping platforms at increasingly competitive price points.
Current leadership (1)
- Liu Wenjie Co-Founder, CEOsince 2021-01-01secondary-verified
Founders (1)
- Liu Wenjiecofounderfounded 2021-01-01
Safety record
No incidents on record for LimX Dynamics.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- DEEP Robotics4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Tesla4 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Sources (9)
- LimX Dynamics: company website · https://www.limxdynamics.com/en · 2026-01-01
- https://siliconangle.com/2026/02/02/limx-raises-200m-build-embodied-intelligence-humanoid-robotics/
- https://www.therobotreport.com/limx-dynamics-raises-200m-for-humanoid-robot-expansion/
- https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-02-03/chinese-robot-startup-limx-dynamics-raises-200-million-102411020.html
- https://technode.com/2026/02/03/limx-dynamics-raises-200-million-in-series-b-to-scale-humanoid-robotics/
- https://technode.com/2026/05/26/limx-dynamics-unveils-luna-humanoid-robot-with-ai-dance-learning/
- https://kr-asia.com/limx-dynamics-raises-series-b-funding-to-push-embodied-robots-into-real-world-use
- https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/limx-dynamics-series-b-round-471255
- https://www.humanoidsdaily.com/news/limx-dynamics-unveils-luna-a-high-performance-humanoid-built-for-the-spotlight
Common questions
- What is LimX Dynamics?
- LimX Dynamics is a Chinese humanoid robotics company developing the Oli humanoid robot, wheeled quadrupeds, and AI for robotics. The company raised $200M in Series B funding and began delivering its Oli humanoid robot, with a base model priced at 158,000 yuan (22,660 USD).
- What does LimX Dynamics make?
- LimX Dynamics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: LimX Dynamics W1, LimX CL-1 (LimX Dynamics builds physical robots).
- Is LimX Dynamics publicly traded?
- No. LimX Dynamics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with LimX Dynamics?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to LimX Dynamics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, AgiBot, Boston Dynamics, DEEP Robotics.
- Where is LimX Dynamics headquartered?
- LimX Dynamics is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
- Where does LimX Dynamics operate robots?
- LimX Dynamics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is LimX Dynamics a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, LimX Dynamics ranks in roughly the top 80% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was LimX Dynamics founded?
- LimX Dynamics was founded in 2022.
- Is LimX Dynamics safe?
- LimX Dynamics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 9 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-03
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-03
Sources by quality tier
- 8
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- secondary-trade-publication
- Trade publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for LimX Dynamics.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- DEEP Robotics4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Tesla4 models
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/limx-dynamics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/limx-dynamics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/4e14994b-eaf7-417e-bb17-bb5581bd32bf
- Revision history: /companies/limx-dynamics/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- DEEP Robotics4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Tesla4 models
Video
We visited LimX Dynamics in Shenzhen — got hands-on with their Oli humanoid and the modular TRON biped (one platform, three swappable feet), then had a chat wit
DEPLOY Intelligence Score
8.8/ 100
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Dimension breakdown
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
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Last computed: Jul 9, 2026
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