The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Yingzhi XBOT: 3 models, 6 deployments across 2 regions, $89.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Overview
Yingzhi XBOT builds vertical embodied-AI robots for catering scenarios, including coffee, ice-cream, and cocktail-making robots. Founded in 2022 by former Xiaomi ecosystem VP Tang Mu, the company deploys a 'one-brain-multiple-forms' architecture powered by its XOS 3.0 Embodied Operating System and the Zhiwei Catering Large Model. Over 1,000 XBOT coffee robots have been deployed across 100+ cities globally, producing more than 4 million cups of coffee.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 6 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Valuation of record
DEPLOY VERIFIEDPriced roundSeries B post-money
Key facts
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2025 Revenue
2026 Order Book
Production Capacity
Operating System
Business Model
Food License
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (3)
View all models →Current platform
XBOT X1 General Catering Humanoid Robot
7-axis dual-arm catering humanoid robot with dual-arm cooperation accuracy of <=1mm. Powered by a single Huixi R1 chip providing 500 TOPS of local computing power. Planned for mass production by end of 2026.
Current platform
XBOT I3 Ice-cream Robot
Compact ice-cream-making robot producing 60+ cups per hour with a failure rate under 0.05%. Priced at 179,000 yuan with a designed service life of 250,000 cups, supporting 4 sauces and 4 crispy grain additions.
Current platform
XBOT Coffee Robot
Yingzhi XBOT builds vertical embodied-AI robots for catering scenarios, including coffee, ice-cream, and cocktail-making robots. Founded in 2022 by former [Xiaomi](/companies/xiaomi) ecosystem VP Tang Mu, the company deploys a 'one-brain-multiple-forms' architecture powered by its XOS 3.0 Embodied Operating System and the Zhiwei Catering Large Model. Over 1,000 XBOT coffee robots have been deployed across 100+ cities globally, producing more than 4 million cups of coffee.
Yingzhi XBOT on the deployment map
View the global map6 verified deployments across 2 regions, newest verified Jun 2024. Explore where Yingzhi XBOT's robots are operating, by place and type.
- operationalXBOT I3 Ice-cream Robot at United States (multiple hotel chains) →United States · verified Jun 2024
- operationalXBOT I3 Ice-cream Robot at Japan, Asia →East Asia · verified Jun 2024
- operationalXBOT I3 Ice-cream Robot at China, Asia →East Asia · verified Jun 2024
- operationalXBOT Coffee Robot at Yiwu, Zhejiang, China →East Asia · verified Jun 2024
- operationalXBOT Coffee Robot at China →East Asia · verified Jan 2023
- operationalXBOT Coffee Robot at Nanjing, China →East Asia · verified Jan 2023
View the full Yingzhi XBOT deployment record →
Relationships
Explainers
Plain-language answers to the questions people ask about Yingzhi XBOT, from DEPLOY’s explainer library. Each is written in the language of the question and cross-checked against this registry.
What is XBOT Coffee?
Current leadership (4)
- Tang Mu CEO & Founderreported, not verified
- Wang Jiali Robotics Technology Leadreported, not verified
- Cao Ruikun Operations Lead (ex-Luckin Coffee)reported, not verified
- Yu Tao Operations (ex-Luckin Coffee)reported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Tang Mucofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for Yingzhi XBOT.
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)
- Yingzhi XBOT6 deployments
Recent coverage
Yingzhi XBOT in third-party press
Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- SharkNinja14 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- iRobot9 models
- Mammotion7 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Revenue disclosed
- $14000000 (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 (3)
Yingzhi XBOT’s 3 disclosed rounds, $89M in total, oldest to newest.
- Series B2026-07-05
$56M(reported) · $448M post
Investors: Government funds, USD funds, Industrial investors
- Series A2025-06-01
$28M(reported) · $168M post
Investors: GPTX
- Angel2024-01-01
$5M(reported) · $25M post
Investors: Multiple angel investors (lead), Zhang Xiaolong, Li Wanqiang, Huang Jiangji, Lin Bin, Hong Feng, Guo Yike
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
XBOT I3 Ice-cream Robot at United States (multiple hotel chains)
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
XBOT I3 Ice-cream Robot at Japan, Asia
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
XBOT I3 Ice-cream Robot at China, Asia
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2024
XBOT Coffee Robot at Yiwu, Zhejiang, China
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Yingzhi XBOT.Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- SharkNinja14 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- iRobot9 models
- Mammotion7 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Yingzhi XBOT from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, July 6, 2026
TechStartups funding roundup noting Yingzhi XBOT raised 6 million in Series B funding for robotics and AI systems.
Former Xiaomi Executive Tang Mu Launches Coffee Robot Startup, Secures Hundreds of Millions in Financing
36kr exclusive on Yingzhi XBOT's Series A and B funding, founder Tang Mu's background, product lines, and 1,000+ robot deployment across 100+ cities.
Yingzhi XBOT has launched three types of universal catering utensil robots and the XOS 3.0 operating system
Yingzhi XBOT launched X1 humanoid, C3 coffee, and I3 ice-cream robots with the XOS 3.0 operating system; 1,000+ devices deployed in 100+ cities.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/yingzhi-xbot.md
- RSS feed: /companies/yingzhi-xbot/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/b5158e7e-80d3-4c0f-9096-bc443edd6641
- Revision history: /companies/yingzhi-xbot/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Roborock20 models
- Ecovacs Robotics19 models
- SharkNinja14 models
- Unitree Robotics10 models
- iRobot9 models
- Mammotion7 models
Reality vs attention
Yingzhi XBOT draws attention at the 25th percentile but verifies reality at the 75th percentile among service robots. Hype Gap -50, 71st widest among service robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 6 verified deployments. Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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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.
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Last computed: Aug 22, 2026