Zhijiu Robot

About Zhijiu Robot

Based in Xiamen, China, Zhijiu Robot was a technology company focused on the development of web-enabled autonomous forklifts for warehouse automation. The enterprise was founded in 2007 by Zhang Long. Zhijiu Robot's primary offering was an autonomous forklift designed to operate in warehouse environments, featuring autonomous and manual navigation, automated charging capabilities, and obstacle avoidance systems. To complement its hardware, the company provided a software module that allowed users to control and coordinate the operations of multiple interconnected forklifts.

The firm operated on a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, providing clients with access to both the hardware and the accompanying software, which included maintenance, for a monthly or yearly subscription fee. This business model was designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics industry improve efficiency and automate their processes by lowering the initial cost of adopting robotic technology. The company served various sectors, including the automotive, optoelectronics, motorcycle, e-commerce, and logistics industries.

In December 2018, Zhijiu Robot secured $14.5 million in a Series A funding round with participation from investors such as Newsion Venture Capital, Zero Group, and Ytgxq. Despite this financial milestone, the company is now reported as being out of business.