Airobo expands into global AI robotics market

Wu Chong, a 29-year-old PhD holder, is the founder of Airobo Co. Established in March 2024 in the Guiyang National High-tech Industrial Development Zone, the company is dedicated to independent research, development, and manufacturing of AI robots for community delivery.

Wu Chong, founder of Airobo. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Wu Chong graduated from Wuhan University and returned to Guizhou at the end of 2024 to launch his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the niche bottled water delivery market. He independently developed delivery robots, with Airobo Co adhering to a full-stack, in-house approach to both software and hardware integration.

Community delivery AI robots developed by Airobo Co. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

In January 2026, the company rolled out its first batch of 15 robots. By March, six of these robots had been sent to Malaysia and Singapore, marking a milestone in the export of community delivery robots from Guizhou. In April, the company launched its second-generation R6S water delivery robot, featuring improvements in weight, battery life, and noise reduction.

The company has entered discussions with clients in Thailand for bulk purchases, finalized a strategic partnership agreement with European clients, and established collaborations with local enterprises in Guizhou. The team has grown from three members to 45, set up a three-location R&D system, and completed its first round of financing. With these advancements, the company aims to become a global leader in the community delivery robot industry.