Flexiv
Flexiv builds force-controlled robot arms (Rizon series) that sense and adapt to contact, enabling tasks that fixed-motion robots cannot do.
Company Overview
- Flexiv was founded by Stanford robotics PhDs and built the Rizon series — 7-DOF arms with whole-arm force sensing.
- Its arms handle tasks requiring contact compliance: sanding, polishing, assembling flexible parts and precise insertion.
- Force control is positioned as the bridge between fixed industrial robots and human-like embodied manipulation.
Key Facts
| Full Name | Shanghai Flexiv Robotics |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 上海非夕机器人科技有限公司 |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Shanghai, China |
| Founder | Wang Shiqi (王世全) |
| Core Products | Rizon 4/10 force-controlled 7-DOF arms |
| Status | Leading force-control arm maker |
Data Snapshot
| Founded | 2016, Shanghai — founder Wang Shiquan (王世全), adaptive-robotics pioneer |
|---|---|
| 2025 Revenue | ~RMB 500M (reported estimate; annual 2-3x growth since 2022 commercialization) |
| Series B | >US$100M (Dec 2020) — Meituan, New Hope, Gaorong & others; largest general-purpose robotics round at the time |
| Series C | ~US$100M (Jun 2025) — Yonggui, GF Xinde lead |
| 2026 Round | Invus-led (Mar 2026); Atma Capital & Aofei Group join |
| Technology | Adaptive robots — force-control-first approach vs traditional position control |
| Focus | General-purpose embodied base platform; global sales network |
Products & Specs
| Product | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rizon (拂晓) series | Adaptive force-controlled arms | Commercial flagship since 2022 |
| Enlight / MICO | New adaptive robot platforms | Overseas debut at Automate 2026 |
| General-purpose base platform | Embodied AI software+hardware | Core build-out 2026 |
Key Customers
- Automotive — complex process automation (AMTS 2026)
- 3C & precision assembly — force-sensitive tasks
- Medical & services — expanding; high repeat-purchase口碑
- Korea & global — STK 2026 partner expansion
Recent Milestones
- 2016 — Founded in Shanghai
- Dec 2020 — Series B >US$100M (Meituan-led consortium)
- 2022 — Commercialization year one
- Jun 2025 — Series C ~US$100M; revenue ~RMB 500M expected 2025
- Mar 2026 — Invus-led follow-on round
- 2026 — Enlight & MICO overseas launch; Korea expansion
Actuators & Sensors
- Whole-arm joint torque sensing for safe contact.
- 7-DOF kinematically dexterous arms.
- Adaptive control for unstructured tasks.
Supply-Chain Analysis
- Flexiv develops its own actuators and control stack in Shanghai.
- Reducers and electronics from domestic suppliers.
- Competes with high-end force-control rivals (Agile Robots, Franka).
Competitor Comparison
Versus Agile Robots (force-controlled): Flexiv is a close domestic rival with strong adaptive-manufacturing focus. Versus Franka Emika, Flexiv offers lower cost and Chinese supply chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Flexiv do?
Flexiv (非夕科技) is a Chinese industrial-automation company focused on Rizon 4/10 force-controlled 7-DOF arms. It serves factories that need reliable, cost-effective robotic and automation systems.
How does Flexiv compare with ABB, KUKA or FANUC?
Chinese industrial-robot makers such as Flexiv are closing the gap with ABB, KUKA and FANUC in price-sensitive segments. Flexiv competes mainly on Rizon 4/10 force-controlled 7-DOF arms, local integration speed and supply-chain cost.
Where is Flexiv based?
Flexiv (非夕科技) is headquartered in Shanghai, China, China, near its main manufacturing customers.