TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS — AiMOGA Robotics, the robotics division of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, is preparing for a potential initial public offering as it accelerates international expansion and seeks a larger role in the rapidly growing humanoid robotics industry.

The company is already moving beyond automotive applications, with plans to take its robots into overseas markets and explore opportunities for police and public-service robots. AiMOGA has delivered more than 3,000 robots worldwide and wants to increase annual deliveries to 10,000 units.

Company chief Zhang Guibing told Reuters that AiMOGA is discussing possible listing locations as it prepares for an IPO that could provide additional funding for technology development while improving the company's governance and operational capabilities.

AiMOGA Is Preparing for an IPO

AiMOGA has begun preparations for a possible stock-market listing, although the company has not announced where or when the IPO will take place.

Management is currently discussing potential listing venues and sees the IPO as a way to raise capital for future expansion and robotics research.

The move comes at a time when Chinese robotics companies are attracting substantial investor interest as artificial intelligence and humanoid robots become major areas of competition.

From Cars to Humanoid Robots

Chery is best known as one of China's largest automobile exporters, but the company increasingly sees robotics as another potential source of future growth.

AiMOGA was established in January 2025 and initially developed humanoid robots for use within Chery's automotive business.

The robots have been used in areas such as car dealerships, customer service and marketing before expanding into public-service applications.

Chery now views robotics as an important part of its broader intelligent-technology strategy.

Police Robots Are Already Operating in China

AiMOGA has begun deploying humanoid police robots in Chinese cities.

About 110 police robots are currently operating in China, carrying out tasks including traffic management and public-order guidance.

The robots are designed to operate in demanding environments and could potentially help address labour shortages in some public-service roles.

AiMOGA believes similar applications could eventually have opportunities in overseas markets.

Overseas Police Robots Are a Major Ambition

The company is particularly interested in markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia for its police robots.

These regions are already important markets for Chinese technology companies and have growing interest in smart-city systems, automation and artificial intelligence.

However, deploying robots in policing is considerably more complicated than selling consumer or commercial machines.

Local governments would need to consider privacy, surveillance, safety, data protection, public acceptance and the legal responsibilities associated with autonomous systems.

AiMOGA Will Start Overseas With Other Robots

Despite its ambitions for police robots, AiMOGA expects service robots and companion robots to lead its initial overseas expansion.

The company has already expanded into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Latin America.

Its robots are being used in applications including automotive services, public guidance, healthcare assistance, commercial reception and smart policing.

The Company Has Already Reached Global Markets

AiMOGA surpassed 2,000 cumulative overseas robot deliveries in July, with its products and services reaching more than 60 countries and regions.

The company's international expansion began in Malaysia, where its robots were introduced into automotive sales and service operations.

It subsequently expanded into additional markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

The U.S. Market Could Be More Difficult

The United States represents a potentially important market, but AiMOGA recognises that entering it could be challenging.

Zhang said the company's ambition is to serve global markets, while acknowledging that expansion would require compliance with different regulations and adaptation to local customer requirements.

Growing restrictions on Chinese technology in the United States could make robotics another area of competition between Washington and Beijing.

China's Robotics Industry Is Becoming Highly Competitive

AiMOGA is entering an increasingly crowded Chinese robotics market.

Dozens of companies are developing humanoid robots, with firms competing on hardware, artificial intelligence, manufacturing costs and commercial applications.

The rapid growth of the sector has drawn comparisons with China's electric-vehicle industry, where hundreds of companies initially competed before the market began consolidating.

Zhang expects a similar process to occur in robotics, with stronger companies eventually emerging from the competition.

Cost Could Determine the Winners

One of the biggest advantages Chinese manufacturers have developed in robotics is the ability to produce hardware at competitive prices.

However, intense price competition could also put pressure on companies that have not yet reached large-scale production.

Robotics companies will need to demonstrate not only that their machines can perform impressive demonstrations, but also that customers are willing to pay for useful commercial applications.

The IPO Comes at an Important Moment

AiMOGA's IPO plans come as investors are showing increasing interest in China's robotics industry.

Another Chinese humanoid robotics company, Unitree, recently made a dramatic debut on the Shanghai stock market, highlighting the enormous investor enthusiasm surrounding the sector.

That environment could give AiMOGA an opportunity to attract capital, although strong investor interest does not guarantee that the underlying robotics business will achieve long-term profitability.

The Real Test Is Commercialisation

Humanoid robots can attract enormous attention through demonstrations, but demonstrations alone do not create a sustainable business.

Companies need robots that can perform useful tasks reliably, operate safely and justify their cost to customers.

AiMOGA's expansion into dealerships, public services, healthcare and policing suggests that it is trying to move beyond demonstrations toward practical applications.

Chery Has an Unusual Advantage

AiMOGA benefits from Chery's existing manufacturing and international business infrastructure.

The automaker already has experience with global supply chains, manufacturing, logistics, distribution and after-sales service.

Those capabilities could give AiMOGA an advantage over robotics startups that must build international distribution networks from scratch.

Why Police Robots Could Become Important

Police and public-service robots could become a significant category if governments determine that they can safely perform routine tasks.

Potential applications include traffic management, public information, patrol assistance and monitoring in controlled environments.

But the technology also raises serious questions about accountability and human oversight.

A robot operating in a public space must be designed to function safely around people and must operate within clearly defined legal boundaries.

The Global Robotics Race Is Accelerating

China, the United States, Japan, South Korea and several European countries are investing heavily in robotics and artificial intelligence.

The competition is no longer limited to industrial robots used inside factories.

Companies are developing machines capable of interacting with people, moving through public spaces and performing increasingly complex tasks.

Humanoid robots could eventually become a major platform for physical artificial intelligence.

Our Perspective

AiMOGA's IPO ambitions are significant, but the listing itself is not the real story.

The real question is whether Chery can turn robotics from an impressive technology project into a large, profitable global business.

If AiMOGA can combine Chery's manufacturing strength and international distribution network with reliable artificial intelligence and affordable robots, it could become a serious competitor in the global robotics industry.

But policing is a particularly sensitive market, and international expansion will require much more than simply exporting machines. Regulations, public trust, safety and local operating requirements could determine how far AiMOGA can go.

Conclusion

Chery's AiMOGA Robotics is preparing for a potential IPO as it expands beyond China and seeks new markets for humanoid, service and public-service robots.

The company has already delivered thousands of robots globally and deployed police robots in Chinese cities. It now sees potential demand for similar technology in markets including Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Its international ambitions come as China's robotics industry enters a period of intense competition and growing investment.

The next challenge for AiMOGA will be proving that humanoid robots can move from eye-catching demonstrations to reliable, scalable and profitable real-world businesses.

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