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Overview
Linkerbot (灵心巧手) is a Beijing-based robotics company and unicorn with over 80% global market share in high-degree-of-freedom (DoF) robotic hands for humanoid robots. Founded by Zhou Yong (Alex Zhou), the company is the only producer of 1,000+ high-DoF robotic hands and targets a $6 billion valuation, aiming to produce 1 million pairs of robotic hands. Linkerbot supplies robotic hands to major humanoid robot manufacturers globally.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Models (1)
View all models →Current leadership (1)
- Alex Zhou Founder & CEOreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Alex Zhoucofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for Linkerbot.
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 →
Recent coverage
Linkerbot in third-party press
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- UBTech Robotics5 models
- 1X Technologies4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- low
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.
Funding rounds (1)
- Series B+2026-04-27
$3.0B post
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 3, 2026
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Common questions
- What is Linkerbot?
- Linkerbot (灵心巧手) is a Beijing-based robotics company and unicorn with over 80% global market share in high-degree-of-freedom (DoF) robotic hands for humanoid robots. Founded by Zhou Yong (Alex Zhou), the company is the only producer of 1,000+ high-DoF robotic hands and targets a $6 billion valuation, aiming to produce 1 million pairs of robotic hands. Linkerbot supplies robotic hands to major humanoid robot manufacturers globally.
- What does Linkerbot make?
- Linkerbot has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Linkerbot Hand (Linkerbot builds physical robots).
- Who competes with Linkerbot?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Linkerbot building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, AgiBot, Boston Dynamics, UBTech Robotics.
- Who is the CEO of Linkerbot?
- Alex Zhou is the ceo of Linkerbot, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Where is Linkerbot headquartered?
- Linkerbot is headquartered in Beijing, China.
- Where does Linkerbot operate robots?
- Linkerbot 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 Linkerbot a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Linkerbot ranks in roughly the top 37% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was Linkerbot founded?
- Linkerbot was founded in 2023.
- Is Linkerbot safe?
- Linkerbot 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 · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-07
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Last reviewed 2026-07-07
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- secondary-established-publication
- Established publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Linkerbot.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- UBTech Robotics5 models
- 1X Technologies4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Linkerbot from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets billion valuation
Linkerbot holds over 80% of the global market share in high-DoF robotic hands, targets B valuation, and aims to produce 1 million pairs of robotic hands.
The Billion Chinese Startup Trying to Build Hands for Every Robot
Linkerbot makes dexterous robotic hands from 00. 20 DOF. 5,000 hands/month. Targeting B valuation. Wants to be standard for humanoids.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/linkerbot.md
- RSS feed: /companies/linkerbot/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/1c92bbcd-4b3f-4a4f-81fc-aab0a4011f51
- Revision history: /companies/linkerbot/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- UBTech Robotics5 models
- 1X Technologies4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
Video
Meet the LinkerBot L30 robotic hand, one of the most advanced AI-powered dexterous robotic systems ever built. With 21+ degrees of freedom and 0.2mm precision accuracy, this robotic hand can perform complex human-like ta
The Apex of Dexterity. Introducing the Linkerbot L30 Phantom—our most advanced, high-DOF dexterous hand designed to mirror the complex mechanics of the human h
The Next Standard in Dexterity. Meet the Linkerbot L20—our flagship 21 DOF dexterous hand designed to push the boundaries of robotic manipulation. Balancing el
Linkerbot, a Beijing-based robotics startup, is at the forefront of China's efforts to accelerate the real-world deployment of humanoid robots by developing ult
Where Size Meets Unrivaled Strength. Meet the Linkerbot L6 & O6 series—the next generation of dexterous hands engineered to bridge the gap between laboratory r
Experience the next level of humanoid robot hand technology. Linkerbot showcases high-speed dexterous manipulation with 100% real-time autonomous calibration. U
Where Reliability Meets Unrivaled Performance. Meet the Linkerbot L6—a high-performance dexterous hand engineered for those who demand stability, precision, an
Experience the next standard in scientific manipulation with the Linkerbot L20—our flagship 21 DOF dexterous hand. Designed to bridge the gap between AI algorit
What happens when you give a robot a pair of highly dexterous hands? It builds itself. In this video, we showcase the Linkerbot (equipped with our signature Li
Compact yet powerful. Meet the Linkerbot O6 – the ultimate cost-effective solution for dexterous manipulation in Embodied AI. Looking for a high-precision biomi
Reality vs attention
Linkerbot draws attention at the 60th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among humanoids.
6-month trend
Analysis
Active fundraising activity with a recent closing.
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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 19, 2026