The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies OrionStar: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $40.8M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Overview
OrionStar is a Beijing-based Chinese AI and robotics company, a subsidiary of Cheetah Mobile (NYSE: CMCM). The company develops the GreetingBot and other AI service robots deployed in retail, hospitality, and education. OrionStar and Cheetah Mobile have deployed 16,800+ smart service robots serving more than 200 million people. CEO Sheng Fu leads the company.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Valuation of record
DEPLOY VERIFIEDPriced roundOther post-money
Key facts
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Total fundingsee investors →
Scale
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Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →OrionStar on the deployment map
View the global map1 verified deployment across 1 region, newest verified Jun 2024. Explore where OrionStar's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full OrionStar deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Sheng Fu CEO, Cheetah Mobile / OrionStarreported, not verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for OrionStar.
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 (1)
- OrionStar1 deployment
Recent coverage
OrionStar in third-party press
Peers
144 peers across 1 segment. Every OrionStar competitor derived from shared form-factor and application-domain edges.
service(144)
113 companies in this segment · competitive (HHI 831.3520919269878) · leader Bond at 1957%
- 1X Technologiesdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- A&K Roboticsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Aescapedirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Allen Control Systemsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Amazondirect competitor(inferred)moderate
- Amity Roboticsdirect competitor(inferred)moderate
Financial state
- Total funding
- $40.8M
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- 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)
- Other2023-11-01
$41M(reported) · $204M post
Investors: Shougang Fund (lead)
Timeline
Every recorded move in OrionStar’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Funding roundOther funding round
2023-11-01Other raising $40800000
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
GreetingBot Mini at Bold Campus
- Record createdJun 7, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
GreetingBot at Beijing, China
Sources (2)
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
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Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for OrionStar.Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- SharkNinja14 models
- iRobot9 models
- Mammotion7 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning OrionStar from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
OrionStar Robotics — Born for Truly Useful Robots
OrionStar Robotics offers robot waiters, factory/warehouse robots, retail robots, and hospitality robots as a leading service robot solutions provider.
OrionStar Robot Application Cases — 60,000+ Deployed
OrionStar has deployed over 60,000 robots across more than 60 countries, widely used in restaurants, retail, hotels, and hospitals.
OrionStar: Leading AI Robotics Company
OrionStar Robotics, founded by Cheetah Mobile in 2016, develops innovative service robots for retail, hospitality, and education.
Cheetah Mobile Announces Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Beijing OrionStar
Cheetah Mobile acquired a controlling stake (72.91%) in Beijing OrionStar, consolidating its AI and robotics business with 16,800+ deployed service robots.
OrionStar CEO Denies Reports of Exec Pay Suspension
OrionStar CEO Fu Sheng denies reports of executive pay suspension, stating the company makes audio guide, delivery, and two-armed humanoid robots.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/orionstar.md
- RSS feed: /companies/orionstar/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/278725be-9a88-4b1e-a9f1-1306c7705ef2
- Revision history: /companies/orionstar/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- SharkNinja14 models
- iRobot9 models
- Mammotion7 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
Video
Are you looking to hire a reception robot? Look no further! GreetingBot Nova is your best choice. GreetingBot Nova can: 1. Proactively greet visitors 2. Displ
OrionStar Robotics is on a mission to liberate people from repetitive physical labor, allowing them to engage in warmer and more creative work. Watch this video
How do you elevate your exhibition hall reception while showcasing cutting-edge technology? GreetingBot Nova has the answer. From the moment a visitor steps in,
OrionStar CleaniBot is powered by the InstantClean Floor Care System, delivering a fully integrated cleaning experience. It sweeps, scrubs, vacuums, mops, self-
LuckiBot Pro Autodoor, the newest member of the OrionStar family, is creating a new era with its four-fold falcon wing door and smart password lock for sealed d
The OrionStar Robot OS Open Platform provides a robust technical foundation for customer development, allowing it to offer more convenient services across a wid
Curious about how robots can enhance your hotel experience? Watch our latest video to see how the GreetingBot Mini is revolutionizing guest services at the Bold
How quickly can you build a robot translator? We built a live Mandarin-English translation robot from scratch — in just 10 minutes — using OrionStar GreetingBo
OrionStar Robotics has developed its own Voice OS, which enables voice interaction in over 30 languages and holds a market share of more than 30% in China's sma
At the SAP Labs China Innovation Experience Center in Pudong, Shanghai, a new digital employee has joined the team: #GreetingBotNova, the AI reception robot fro
How can we imbue robots with a more personalized brand identity? 🤖✨ OrionStar provides body sticker templates for customers, allowing them to freely design an
OrionStar is on a mission to build intelligent robots that are truly useful for people the world over. With AI in its corner, the company is succeeding. The ch
The Orion Star CleaniBot is a powerful, wet, dry, scrubbing, vaccing machine.
Say hello to Nova, our Robot Shopping Assistant at the Honor Alpha Global Flagship Store! It’s here to make your visit smoother, faster and more fun. Whether
The Sirha Lyon exhibition concluded successfully, leaving unforgettable memories from its five-day event. We showcased the latest technological innovations and
How does one of Korea’s busiest pizza spots stay on top of its game? With LuckiBot Pros working in perfect sync, Lee Jae Mo Pizza is redefining the "smart rest
Heat Index
Category contender75/100
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
OrionStar draws attention at the 7th percentile but verifies reality at the 11th percentile among service robots. Hype Gap -3.7, 38th widest among service robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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: Sep 6, 2026