Chery Automobile’s robotics unit, AiMOGA Robotics, is preparing for an initial public offering as it accelerates efforts to expand into overseas markets for its humanoid police robots. The division, incubated in January 2025, has already deployed 110 humanoid police robots across multiple Chinese cities to assist with traffic management, crowd guidance, and public-safety campaigns.
AiMOGA has delivered more than 3,000 robots globally, with roughly two-thirds of those shipped overseas to over 60 countries and regions. The company now aims to sharply increase deliveries, targeting 10,000 robots globally next year as it scales production and enters new markets, according to Zhang Guibing, head of the robotics business and president of Chery International.
Zhang stated that the IPO preparations are underway and that the company is in discussions with multiple potential listing locations. A public listing would provide funding for further technology investments while enhancing governance, transparency, and operational standards, he said. Chery has a history of separate subsidiary listings, including auto parts supplier Bethel Automotive in 2018 and robotics firm Efort in 2020.
The push into global markets reflects Chery’s broader ambition to serve customers worldwide, though Zhang acknowledged that expansion would require adapting to varying local regulations and customer needs. AiMOGA initially developed a bipedal humanoid robot deployed in Chery dealerships before expanding into public-service applications and overseas markets, starting with service and companion robots.
Zhang also highlighted the competitive landscape, noting that cost pressures are likely to intensify as more players enter the humanoid robotics space. The company views overseas markets such as the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the U.S. as key growth opportunities for its police robots, which are designed to address labor shortages in harsh working conditions. Traffic police in these regions often face extreme weather, air pollution, and higher accident risks, conditions that humanoid robots could help mitigate.
Looking further ahead, Zhang estimated that humanoid robots could take about a decade to reach maturity before seeing rapid adoption. Meanwhile, AiMOGA is not the only robotics firm eyeing public markets, with startup Lumos Robotics considering a stock market listing next year.
The developments come as the broader robotics sector shows signs of investor interest, exemplified by the nearly six-fold surge in Unitree’s shares during its Shanghai trading debut on Wednesday.
