Robot model
Leju Kuavo
Leju's full-size humanoid (~170 cm, 40+ DOF), running KaihongOS (HarmonyOS-based).
- Manufacturer
- Leju Robotics
- Form factor
- humanoid
- Maturity
- research
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
Overview
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.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Sources on file
- 8 sources, view all
Key facts
Height
~170 cm
DOF
40+
Drive type
bipedal
Price
around $50,000
Torque servos
360 Nm
Specs
Os
KaihongOS (HarmonyOS-based)
Dof
40+
Ai system
KaihongOS (HarmonyOS-based)
Height cm
170
Drive mode
bipedal
Data & sources
News coverage
2
Web sources
6
8 sources backing this record.View all →
Deployments (1)
Operated by FAW Group
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.
Recent activity
- CreatedMay 25, 2026
Manufacturer-attributed media (1)
Manufacturer-supplied media at the model level. Not tied to an independently verified named-site deployment. Verification posture is product-showcase from the maker, distinct from the deployment-verified evidence in the section above.
Leju Robotics footage of its Kuavo humanoid delivering parcels. The 'day in the life' workflow framing implies an autonomous workflow; treat as the maker's claim (autonomous vs teleoperated unconfirmed).
Safety record
No incidents on record for Leju Kuavo.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (8)
- Leju: KUAVO · https://www.lejurobot.com/en · 2026-01-01
- Sacra: Leju KUAVO (170cm, vertical integration, commercial) · https://sacra.com/c/leju-robotics/ · 2026-01-01
- https://www.therobotreport.com/leju-raises-200m-humanoid-production-unitree-unveils-h2-robot/
- https://cnevpost.com/2024/07/06/nio-validating-humanoid-robot-harmonyos-at-factory/
- https://cnevpost.com/2025/03/13/robots-working-as-quality-inspectors-nio-f2-plant/
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-22/chinese-humanoid-robot-maker-raises-200-million-ahead-of-ipo
- https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/humanoid-robot-maker-leju-raises-funding-460790
- https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/icv/schaeffler-leju-robotics-team-up-to-accelerate-humanoid-deployment-in-china-2028869198883684352
Common questions
- What is Leju Kuavo?
- 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.
- Is Leju Kuavo actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. Leju Kuavo is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
- Who makes Leju Kuavo?
- Leju Kuavo is made by Leju Robotics, based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2016.
- Where is Leju Kuavo deployed?
- 1 verified deployment of Leju Kuavo is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Changchun.
- What are alternatives to Leju Kuavo?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Leju Kuavo include Digit, Walker S2, Apollo, Unitree H2 Plus.
- How does Leju Kuavo compare to Digit?
- Leju Kuavo and Digit (Agility Robotics · 8 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Leju Kuavo has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Leju Kuavo a top humanoid?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Leju Kuavo ranks in roughly the top 46% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
- What is Leju Kuavo's maturity stage?
- Leju Kuavo is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
- Is Leju Kuavo safe?
- Leju Kuavo has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 8 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-28
Verification posture
Verified
Medium confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-06-28
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: research
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: humanoid
Sources by quality tier
- 6
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- secondary-trade-publication
- Trade publication
- 1
- secondary-established-publication
- Established publication
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Leju Kuavo.Recent coverage
Leju Kuavo in third-party press
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Leju Kuavo from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Leju raises 00M for humanoid production
Leju Robotics raised 00M (pre-IPO) for humanoid robot production, building China's first large-scale humanoid robot factory in Guangdong Province.
Leju Robotics: Leader in the industrialization of humanoid robots
Leju Robotics is a Shenzhen-based high-tech enterprise developing humanoid robots for education and service, including the AELOS educational line.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/leju-kuavo.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/6edf9c4f-34c8-439b-83ac-b557e0e0e25b
- Revision history: /models/leju-kuavo/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Video
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DEPLOY Intelligence Score
37.4/ 100
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
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: Jul 9, 2026
Intelligence layer