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Hengbot
Legged consumer robot dog (Sirius) with proprietary musculoskeletal limb actuation, onboard Neurocore compute, voice/LLM interaction and trainable AI behaviors; user-programmable via an open developer platform. Behaves autonomously rather than by remote control.
HeadquartersChongqing, CN
Founded2022
Consumer fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
Deployments1
Open roles0
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Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentConsumer
StageCrowdfunded
FoundersXiaohu 'Tiger' Kang (Co-founder & CFO)
Regions servedUnited States, Europe, Asia
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-05
LinkedInNot listed
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Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
Machinecare
Sirius
- Trainable AI robotic dog with musculoskeletal limbs, emotional interaction and developer platform; retail from ~$1,299
Consumer legged companion robot with onboard AI
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Deployment log
Announced and cited only
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Company timeline
Milestones and announcements
2025-08-24Sirius Kickstarter closed at $912k+ from 1,150 backers; deliveries scheduled from October 2025Kickstarter
2025-08-04Hengbot Sirius is a trainable AI robotic dog for consumers and developers ↗CNX Software
2023-03-24Unveiled Sparky, billed as the world's first robotic dog with musculoskeletal limbsRobotics and Automation News
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Source ledger
4 unique public sources
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Hengbot Sirius is a trainable AI robotic dog for consumers and developersCNX Software · retrieved 2026-07-05
02Hengbot Launches Sirius, an AI-based Programmable and Customizable Robotic Dog for ConsumersPR Newswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
03Hengbot Sirius: The World's First Trainable AI Robotic DogKickstarter · retrieved 2026-07-05
04Hengbot unveils 'world's first robotic dog with musculoskeletal limbs'Robotics and Automation News · retrieved 2026-07-05