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Leju Kuavo at Changchun

Leju's full-size humanoid (~170 cm, 40+ DOF), running KaihongOS (HarmonyOS-based). Vertically integrated 360 Nm torque servos; modular limbs. Already in commercial service deployments (retail guidance, schools); priced around $50,000. Successive versions (KUAVO 3.0, KUAVO-MY, KUAVO 5/5-W) reported.

Leju Kuavo by Leju Robotics · Operated by Leju Robotics · Catalog entry · 2 sources · not yet field-verified · Humanoids

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Machine-readable surfaces

Leju Robotics introduced five Kuavo humanoid robots to the production lines of Chinese automaker FAW Hongqi (the premium Red Flag brand of FAW Group) in Changchun in 2025. The robots are assigned to logistics tasks, primarily transporting boxes across the factory floor for extended periods. The bipedal design allows the robots to navigate confined spaces and ascend stairs, which gives them an advantage over traditional wheeled logistics platforms in mixed factory environments.

As of May 2025, the Kuavo units at FAW Hongqi were in a testing and development phase, with full operational deployment planned for year-end 2025. Wang Shuai, deputy general manager of Leju Robotics Hefei branch, described the robots as designed for logistics scenarios including transporting containers and sorting documents.

Leju Robotics also separately confirmed in May 2025 that it had delivered units to Haichen Logistics for factory deployment, representing a parallel commercial rollout track alongside the FAW Hongqi pilot. The company reached the milestone of delivering its 100th full-size humanoid (referred to as Kuafu in some Chinese sources) around January 2025.

FAW Hongqi (Hongqi meaning Red Flag) is one of China's oldest and most prestigious domestic automotive brands, produced by the First Automobile Works Group (FAW Group) headquarters in Changchun.

Key facts

Units deployed
5 Kuavo humanoid robots
Task
Logistics -- transporting boxes for extended periods; navigating factory floor
Factory
FAW Hongqi production lines, Changchun (premier Red Flag brand by FAW Group)
Status as of May 2025
Testing and development phase; full factory operations targeted for year-end 2025
Design advantage
Bipedal form allows navigation in confined spaces and stair climbing
Milestone context
Leju delivered 100th full-size Kuavo unit in January 2025

Safety record

No incidents on record for Leju Kuavo at Changchun.

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Trust tier
Catalog entry · 2 sources · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-07-10
Model
Leju Kuavo
Company
Leju Robotics
Location
China/Changchun
Operator
Leju Robotics
Status
pilot
Operator type
customer deployed
First seen
2025-05-27
ID
f3ed6274-df93-4149-86ca-002e8cd4011a

Timeline

  1. May 2025
    First recorded
    Leju Kuavo first documented operating at Changchun.
  2. Jul 2026
    Current status: pilot, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (2)

  1. China's humanoid robots gain momentum in commercial rollout · https://english.news.cn/20250527/e383c991c5fa447aba23cb4da64febaa/c.html · 2025-05-27
  2. Leju Robotics Outlines 3-Stage Expansion Plan for Humanoid Robots · https://chinarobotnews.com/leju-robotics-outlines-3-stage-expansion-plan-for-humanoid-robots · 2025-05-15
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-10

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-10

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

Sources by quality tier

2
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Methodology surface for Leju Kuavo at Changchun.

Common questions

What is the Leju Kuavo deployment at Changchun?
Leju Kuavo, built by Leju Robotics, is recorded as a deployment at Changchun on the DEPLOY registry. Leju Robotics operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Leju Kuavo at Changchun?
Leju Robotics, the manufacturer of Leju Kuavo, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Leju Kuavo deployment at Changchun go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting May 27, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Leju Kuavo deployment at Changchun?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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