Robot model
KAI
Kinetix AI is a Shenzhen-based robotics company that developed the KAI humanoid robot, unveiled in May 2026.
- Manufacturer
- Kinetix AI
- Form factor
- humanoid
- Maturity
- prototype
- Lifecycle
- active
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies KAI, a humanoid by Kinetix AI (prototype). 2 sources back the record.
Overview
Kinetix AI is a Shenzhen-based robotics company that developed the KAI humanoid robot, unveiled in May 2026. KAI features 115 degrees of freedom (72 in its hands alone), 18,000 tactile sensing points, and a faceless service-focused design targeting retail, concierge, and home-assistance tasks. The company targets mass production in China later in 2026 with a projected price under $40,000.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
- Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.
Key facts
Product
DoF
Tactile sensors
Target price
Mass production target
Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Pricing
No verified price is on record for KAI. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
KAI on the deployment map
View the global mapWhere KAI is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 3, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Safety record
No incidents on record for KAI.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (2)
- https://humanoid.guide/kinetix-ai-unveils-kai-humanoid-robot-with-115-degrees-of-freedom/
- China's life-size faceless humanoid robot masters 115 degrees of freedom · https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/chinas-humanoid-robot-with-115-degrees-of-freedom
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-09
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-09
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: prototype
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: humanoid
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for KAI.Recent coverage
KAI in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning KAI from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/kinetix-kai.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/cb5da6c8-6fc5-4890-80cf-b6c44035cbd7
- Revision history: /models/kinetix-kai/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
KAI draws attention at the 59th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among humanoids.
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
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: Aug 18, 2026