KUAVO 5 (Kuafu 5) is the fifth iteration of the full-size humanoid from Leju Robotics of Shenzhen, China. It launched in October 2025 together with the wheeled KUAVO 5-W and entered series production in spring 2026. The KUAVO line provides most of Leju's revenue.
History and launch
Leju introduced its first full-size KUAVO in December 2023 (the version known as KUAVO 3) and announced mass production straight away. That robot weighed about 45 kg, had 26 degrees of freedom and walked at up to 4.6 km/h. KUAVO 4 and 4 Pro followed in 2024, then KUAVO 5 and 5-W in October 2025: five iterations in under three years.
According to IT Home, KUAVO 5 spent 4-5 months being refined on Leju's pilot line in Longhua, Shenzhen, before moving into series production in April 2026.
Design and technology
In the sources we could verify (Leju's own product page loads its data dynamically) we did not find a confirmed KUAVO 5 spec sheet with height, weight and degree-of-freedom count. Figures in industry listings conflict, so we do not repeat them here.
Leju says more than 95% of KUAVO components are sourced domestically. The KUAVO that ran in a torch relay in November 2025 was a standard production unit with upgraded motion-control software; it carried 1.6 kg in one hand over 100 m.
Software and AI
Since the first version KUAVO has run an OpenHarmony-based operating system developed with Shenkaihong (KaihongOS). Leju works with Huawei, including a joint innovation center in Shenzhen, and in June 2025 showed a 5G-A connected humanoid with Huawei and China Mobile.
Applications and deployments
Leju's IPO prospectus shows 577 KUAVO robots sold in 2025, up from 32 in 2024, generating 178 million yuan or 69.5% of company revenue. Training-data collection was the largest use (45%), followed by education and research (32.5%) and commercial services (18.7%); industrial manufacturing was under 4%.
A KUAVO 4 Pro was trialled at a FAW plant for material handling and picking. KUAVO robots have also appeared at public events, including the Shenzhen torch relay for China's National Games in November 2025.
Manufacturer
Leju (Shenzhen) Robotics was founded in 2016 by Harbin Institute of Technology alumni and is chaired by Leng Xiaokun. It started with small Aelos education robots before adding mid-size Roban and full-size KUAVO models. In October 2025 it raised about 1.5 billion yuan (around 200 million dollars) ahead of a listing, and on 19 May 2026 the Shenzhen Stock Exchange accepted its ChiNext IPO application. Tencent indirectly holds 7.32%.
Revenue rose from 56 million yuan in 2024 to 258 million yuan in 2025, with a net loss of about 70 million yuan. Omdia and Counterpoint ranked Leju fourth worldwide by humanoid units shipped in 2025.
Price and availability
Leju does not publish KUAVO 5 pricing. The average selling price of KUAVO robots fell 25.56% in 2025; in 2023 Leju put the first KUAVO at several hundred thousand yuan.
Timeline
- 2016 Leju Robotics founded
- 2023-12 First full-size KUAVO, mass production announced
- 2024 KUAVO 4 and KUAVO 4 Pro
- 2025-10 KUAVO 5 and KUAVO 5-W launched; about 1.5 billion yuan raised
- 2026-04 KUAVO 5 moves from pilot line to series production
- 2026-05 Leju's ChiNext IPO application accepted
Sources
- 乐聚智能冲刺创业板 (Leju IPO analysis), Jiemian / AIX财经 (2026-05-21)
- 乐聚智能 IPO, 36Kr (2026-05-21)
- 乐聚龙华中试线 (Kuavo 5 pilot line), IT之家 (2026-04-13)
- 乐聚 KUAVO 大尺寸高动态人形机器人, ifanr (2023-12-05)
- Leju raises $200M for humanoid production, The Robot Report (2025-10-25)
- 夸父担任十五运会深圳火炬传递0号火炬手, China Daily (Chinese) / People's Daily (2025-11-04)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- At 168 cm the LEJU Robotics Kuavo-5 is taller than 38% of the humanoids in the catalogue (median: 170 cm).
- It has 26 degrees of freedom against a catalogue median of 28; more degrees of freedom usually means finer arm and hand movement.
- Its weight of 45 kg (catalogue median: 65 kg) matters for transport and for working around people.
- It is one of 2 LEJU Robotics models in the catalogue and one of 128 humanoids from China.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Who makes the KUAVO robot?
Leju Robotics of Shenzhen, founded in 2016 by Harbin Institute of Technology alumni.
How many KUAVO robots have been sold?
577 in 2025 and 32 in 2024 across all KUAVO versions, according to Leju's prospectus.
What is KUAVO 5-W?
A wheeled-base version launched alongside the bipedal KUAVO 5 in October 2025.
How much does KUAVO 5 cost?
Leju does not publish a price list.
What operating system does KUAVO use?
An OpenHarmony-based system developed with Shenkaihong.
How much does the LEJU Robotics Kuavo-5 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the LEJU Robotics Kuavo-5. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the LEJU Robotics Kuavo-5 available to buy?
Status: Preorder: orders are open as a pre-order, delivery as announced by the manufacturer.
How tall and heavy is the LEJU Robotics Kuavo-5?
Height: 168 cm, weight: 45 kg, degrees of freedom: 26.
How do I buy the LEJU Robotics Kuavo-5 through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: LEJU Robotics. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
