The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Quectel: 2 models, 4 deployments across 2 regions, $142.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Overview
Quectel Wireless Solutions is a leading Global supplier of cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi, and smart IoT modules, headquartered in Shanghai. Founded in 2010 by Patrick Qian and seven co-founders, the company supplies 5G, LTE, NB-IoT, C-V2X, and Android Smart modules to over 5,000 enterprise customers in 150+ countries. Quectel is publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (603236) and has expanded into smart robotic computing modules for edge AI and robotics applications.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 4 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Valuation of record
Company-claimedPriced roundIPO post-money
Key facts
CEO
Employees
Customers
Products
IPO Date
Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
AG15 C-V2X Module
Automotive-grade C-V2X module based on the Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset, supporting 3GPP Release 14 C-V2X PC5 protocol for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communications for autonomous driving and road safety applications.
Current platform
SH602HA-AP Smart Robotic Computing Module
Smart robotic computing module based on the D-Robotics Sunrise 5 (X5M) chip platform with 10 TOPS BPU computing power, designed for edge AI and robot perception workloads including Transformer, BEV, and Occupancy models. Supports LTE Cat 1, Cat 4, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, GNSS connectivity for robotics applications.
Partnerships
Every company Quectel has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most-frequent partners
- 1Qualcomm1× joint4 total
Most recent
- Quectel x Qualcomm C-V2X2018-11-20with Qualcommoperating
Quectel on the deployment map
View the global map4 verified deployments across 2 regions, newest verified Jun 2024. Explore where Quectel's robots are operating, by place and type.
- operationalAG15 C-V2X Module at China, Asia →East Asia · verified Jun 2024
- operationalAG15 C-V2X Module at United States (multiple hotel chains) →United States · verified Jun 2024
- operationalSH602HA-AP Smart Robotic Computing Module at China, Asia →East Asia · verified Jun 2024
- operationalSH602HA-AP Smart Robotic Computing Module at United States (multiple hotel chains) →United States · verified Jun 2024
View the full Quectel deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (1)
- Patrick Qian Founder & CEO, CEO & Chairmansecondary-verified
Founders (1)
- Patrick Qiancofounderno longer at company
Safety record
No incidents on record for Quectel.
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)
- Quectel4 deployments
Recent coverage
Quectel in third-party press
Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DJI7 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Orbbec6 models
Financial state
- Total funding
- $142.0M
- 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.
Partnerships
1 total · 1 operating
Every company Quectel has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most recent
- Quectel x Qualcomm C-V2X2018-11-20with Qualcommoperating
Most-frequent partners
- 1Qualcomm1× joint4 total
Funding rounds (1)
- IPO2019-07-16
$142M(reported) · $1.4B post
Investors: Public market investors
Timeline
Every recorded move in Quectel’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Funding roundIPO funding round
2019-07-16IPO raising $142000000
PartnershipQuectel x Qualcomm C-V2X
2018-11-20Quectel's AG15 C-V2X module is built on the Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset solution, enabling vehicle-to-everything communications for autonomous driving applications. The partnership combines Qualcomm's C-V2X chipset expertise with Quectel's cellular module manufacturing.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJun 25, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
AG15 C-V2X Module at China, Asia
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
AG15 C-V2X Module at United States (multiple hotel chains)
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
SH602HA-AP Smart Robotic Computing Module at China, Asia
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
SH602HA-AP Smart Robotic Computing Module at United States (multiple hotel chains)
Sources (2)
Common questions
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
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 Quectel.Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DJI7 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Orbbec6 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Quectel from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Quectel sues US DoD over blacklisting - China Daily
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Quectel Unveils Versatile Pi Series SBCs to Power Developer Innovation - 01net
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CES 2026: AI, automotive, and robotics dominate - EDN - Voice of the Engineer
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Quectel introduces SH602HA-AP smart robotic computing module to power the next generation of robotic devices
Quectel launched the SH602HA-AP smart robotic computing module based on the D-Robotics Sunrise 5 X5M chip platform, with 10 TOPS BPU computing power for edge AI and robot…
Quectel releases 5G-advanced 3GPP R18 automotive-grade cellular module - GPS World
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Low-cost LG290P quad-band GNSS RTK breakout board supports RTC battery for faster TTFF - CNX Software
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Quectel QSM560DR industrial Qualcomm QCM6490/QCS6490 SBC supports Ubuntu, Android, and Windows - CNX Software
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Quectel unveils smart single board computers to accelerate device development - GPS World
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Quectel launches LR700A smart connected GNSS receiver - GPS World
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Quectel launches four new GNSS antennas with RTK support - Engineering.com
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Quectel Expands GNSS Antenna Portfolio with Four New High-Precision Models - embedded.com
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Quectel unveils multi-constellation, quad-band GNSS module - GPS World
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/quectel.md
- RSS feed: /companies/quectel/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/e0c7ab4a-d2fe-4af2-b55e-428dc135c0ba
- Revision history: /companies/quectel/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- DJI7 models
- DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics6 models
- Gobio Robot6 models
- Orbbec6 models
Video
Behind every Quectel #Antenna is a story of precision and innovation—see how it's made. Step inside our state-of-the-art factory, a fully integrated facility designed specifically for antenna production. Discover the i
The Raspberry Pi 4G LTE CAT4 HAT with Quectel EG25-GL is a powerful and versatile add-on board that enables high-speed cellular connectivity and GPS functionali
M66 is currently the smallest Quad-band GSM/GPRS module using LCC castellation packaging on the market. Based on the latest 2G chipset, it has the optimal perfo
We stopped by the Quectel booth at #CES2026 last month to see how they’re turning Qualcomm’s powerhouse chipsets into plug-and-play magic for IoT. Whether you’
See https://gist.github.com/lupyuen/603eac505e51ee116229215ceb6595b5
🔴 Darko Nosovic, GNSS Field Application Engineer at #Quectel has introduced our latest and the award-winning #GNSS module - #LC76G. Based on the latest enhanc
From #STM32 Blue Pill to STM32L431... From #Quectel BC68 to BC95-G to BC35-G... Amazingly It Just Works! Thanks to the incredible portability of Apache #Mynewt.
Quectel recently launched a white paper focusing on some of the early use cases for 5G in #IoT. This video demonstrates some of the highlights of that white pap
From Embedded World 2023, Norbert Muhrer (President and Chief Sales Officer at Quectel) explained how Qualcomm powered Quectel IoT solutions are boosting operat
Sneak-peek into Quectel Modules ! Next week we will be going through all the modules in detail, one by one. Stay tuned, and don't forget to Subscribe!
Quectel Wireless Solutions focuses on the wireless M2M market sector designing and manufacturing variety of wireless modules to fulfill different industrial sta
Heat Index
Category contender77/100
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
Quectel draws attention at the 77th percentile but verifies reality at the 70th percentile among other robots. Hype Gap +6.7, 77th widest among other robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. 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 3, 2026