The verified answer
As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Orbbec: 6 models. 3 sources back the record.
Overview
Shenzhen-based manufacturer of high-performance 3D vision sensors and AI vision solutions for robotics, 3D scanning, and biometrics. Founded in 2013 by Howard Huang, a trained engineer specializing in optical measurement, Orbbec has become the world's top supplier of advanced 3D vision sensors for humanoids and robots.
The company's 3D depth cameras are integrated into robot fleets by partners including Lionsbot, and Forbes reported Huang became a billionaire on China's AI robot boom.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
CEO
Products
Applications
Femto Mega I depth camera
Robotics 3D sensing
RGB-D product family
Data & sources
Web sources
3
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (6)
View all models →Current platform
Orbbec Femto Bolt
ToF depth camera based on Microsoft iToF technology. Compact form factor with Azure Kinect-level performance. Used in manufacturing quality control, volumetric video, and healthcare applications.
Current platform
Orbbec Astra Mini Pro
Compact structured light 3D camera in module form. Depth range 0.6-5m, up to 30fps. Used in service robots, gesture interaction, obstacle avoidance, and elderly care robots.
Current platform
Orbbec Gemini 336L
Stereo vision 3D camera with active IR stereo for indoor/outdoor depth perception. Used in humanoid robots, AMRs, and industrial robots requiring rugged perception.
Current platform
Orbbec Gemini 335L
Stereo vision 3D camera with MX6800 depth engine chip. Wide-field depth perception, IP65-rated. Used in service robots, cleaning robots, and cognitive training systems.
Current platform
Orbbec Gemini 2
Active stereo 3D camera powered by Orbbec's custom depth engine chip. Detection range up to 10m, FOV >100°, built-in 6-axis IMU. Used in mobile robots for navigation and obstacle avoidance.
Current platform
Orbbec Femto Mega
The Femto Mega is Orbbec's flagship ToF depth camera featuring a 1-megapixel ToF sensor with 120° wide FOV, serving as a successor to the Azure Kinect for robotics and 3D vision applications. Orbbec holds over 70% market share in the Chinese service robot industry for 3D vision cameras.
Orbbec on the deployment map
View the global mapOrbbec has no verified deployments on the DEPLOY registry yet. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
No verified deployments for Orbbec on the DEPLOY record yet. Track Orbbec to know the moment the first one is verified.
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Howard Huang Founder, Chairman & CEOreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Howard Huangcofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for Orbbec.
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 →
Operator customers (7)
- RoboCare2 deployments
- Cogvis1 deployment
- LionsBot1 deployment
- MobileDemand1 deployment
- Noble Machines1 deployment
- Quasi Robotics1 deployment
- Smart Robots1 deployment
Recent coverage
Orbbec in third-party press
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Mentioned on (3)
Registry pages whose text names Orbbec.
Supplies to (2)
Sensors
- Unitree RoboticsOrbbec stereo-vision depth-camera technology integrated in Unitree robots (no model named)suppliesclaimed
- AgiBotOrbbec Gemini 335 RGB-D depth camera in AgiBot X2 humanoid (named in AgiBot dev docs)supplies
Outbound supply edges from this company. Each relationship appears here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_disclosed
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- 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.
Timeline
Every recorded move in Orbbec’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Fourier Intelligence
2026-08-23Supply: Orbbec depth cameras for GR-2 to Fourier Intelligence
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Pudu Robotics
2026-08-23Supply: Orbbec depth cameras for Pudu to Pudu Robotics
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Unitree Robotics
2026-06-27Supply: Orbbec stereo-vision depth-camera technology integrated in Unitree robots (no model named) to Unitree Robotics
Started supplyingBecame supplier to AgiBot
2026-06-27Supply: Orbbec Gemini 335 RGB-D depth camera in AgiBot X2 humanoid (named in AgiBot dev docs) to AgiBot
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedApr 1, 2026
Orbbec Gemini 335L at Global
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2026
Orbbec Gemini 336L at Global
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2025
Orbbec Gemini 2 at Japan
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2025
Orbbec Gemini 336L at Global
Sources (3)
Common questions
What is Orbbec?
What does Orbbec make?
Is Orbbec publicly traded?
Who competes with Orbbec?
Who is the CEO of Orbbec?
How can I invest in Orbbec?
Where is Orbbec headquartered?
Who owns Orbbec?
Where does Orbbec operate robots?
Is Orbbec a top robotics company?
When was Orbbec founded?
Is Orbbec safe?
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-10
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-10-10
Sources by quality tier
- 3
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Orbbec.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Orbbec from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Orbbec shows AI-powered vision systems at Automate 2026
Orbbec presented industrial-grade 3D cameras for challenging automation scenarios, as well as AI integration for enhanced robotic perception. The post Orbbec shows AI-powered…
China's AI Robot Craze Turns Founder Of 3D Vision Camera Maker Into Billionaire
Forbes profiles Orbbec founder Howard Huang, who became a billionaire as China's AI robot boom drives demand for 3D vision sensors.
Orbbec & LionsBot Partner for Robotics Deployment
Orbbec partnered with LionsBot to integrate its 3D depth cameras into robot fleets for real-world deployment.
3D Vision Camera Manufacturer | Orbbec
Orbbec company profile: provider of high-performance 3D vision sensors for robotics, 3D scanning, and biometrics.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/orbbec.md
- RSS feed: /companies/orbbec/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/b7ec07de-c355-4028-bf4c-e535842f32f3
- Revision history: /companies/orbbec/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics12 models
- DJI9 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- SIYI Technology5 models
- Earendil Robotics4 models
Video
Tune into OpenCV Live! this week to see Brad Suessmith discuss the role of Orbbec depth cameras in robotics. He will showcase the plug-and-play capabilities tha
Orbbec Pulsar ME450 dToF 3D LiDAR real-world test in a warehouse logistics environment
Dive into the world of 3D imaging with the Orbbec Astra 2—a versatile camera designed for depth sensing, RGB imaging, and infrared capabilities. Ideal for appl
Recently, the globally leading AI research team led by Professor Fei-Fei Li at Stanford University unveiled a groundbreaking achievement in the field of "spatia
Today in Robot News, we cover Orbbec’s exciting launch of the Gemini 435Le, unveiled at Automate 2025. This breakthrough 3D stereo vision sensor is designed for
Orbbec and Robbyant Partner to Launch Spatial Perception AI Model LingBot-Depth
Meet Dex — @RichtechRobotics' latest humanoid robot powered by Orbbec 3D vision at #Automate2026! 🤖✨ Designed for stationary industrial automation, Dex integr
🤖 Bringing Vision to Embodied AI | How Orbbec’s Gemini 336 Powers the Open-Source Humanoid Reachy 2 Inside 🇫🇷 Pollen Robotics’ cutting-edge lab, the humanoi
How Orbbec's Robotics OEM Services Are Revolutionizing Rehabilitation Robot Production | 20% Faster Assembly At Orbbec's 3D Vision Industrial Manufacturing Bas
Great to team up with @TeradyneRobotics at #Automate2026 to showcase its UR AI Trainer in action! 🦾 By integrating four Orbbec Gemini 305g stereo 3D cameras
MODEX 2026 Innovation Spotlight: The Kinisi 01 humanoid robot — fully autonomous, and 3D printed in metal. Built by a team of just 20, now in its fourth generat
Heat Index
Serious50/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
Orbbec draws attention at the 54th percentile but verifies reality at the 94th percentile among other robots. Hype Gap -40.7, 164th widest among other robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 9 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 9 operational sites across 4 countries. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
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.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Oct 13, 2026