Chinese Humanoid Robot Maker EngineAI Confidentially Files for Hong Kong IPO

Chinese humanoid robot maker EngineAI has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg, as the country’s robotics sector draws growing investor attention. The Shenzhen-based startup is working with China International Capital Corp. and Citic Securities on the potential share sale, people familiar with the matter said.

EngineAI is a relatively young company, founded in 2023, but it has quickly become one of the better-known names in China’s push to commercialize humanoid robots. The company’s move toward a listing comes as more robotics firms look to raise capital to fund development, manufacturing, and expansion in a market that is still emerging but increasingly competitive.

A confidential filing means the company has started the IPO process without disclosing details publicly, including the size of the offering or a proposed valuation. Bloomberg said the information came from people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private.