Zhao Tongyang, Founder of ENGINEAI

About Zhao Tongyang

Zhao Tongyang is the chief executive officer and co-founder of EngineAI Robotics, a company founded in October 2023. In December 2025, he garnered significant attention for a viral video in which he was kicked by one of his company's T800 humanoid robots, shortly before a substantial funding announcement.

Zhao Tongyang at a glance

• Company: ENGINEAI
• Total raised: $141M
• Latest round: Series A
• Investors: Xinghang Capital, JD.com, Huangpu River Capital, Huirong Fund, Huakong Fund, China Venture Capital
• Location: Shenzhen, China

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