Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Zhejiang University on January 5 2026 to establish the Zhejiang University–Kandi Intelligent Robotics Joint Research Center. The signing ceremony for the center took place on December 26 2025, and the partnership will focus on developing AI core technologies—intelligent perception, spatial computing, and the commercialization of quadruped robots for security inspection and related applications.
The joint center represents a major operational milestone for Kandi, which has historically generated 91 % of its revenue from off‑road electric vehicles. In 2024 the company reported $127.6 million in revenue, with a gross margin of 30.8 % that fell from 33.5 % the previous year. The partnership is part of Kandi’s broader strategy to diversify beyond its core vehicle business and accelerate entry into the emerging intelligent equipment market.
Kandi’s CEO, Feng Chen, emphasized that embodied intelligence is gaining momentum in both B2B and B2C markets. “Robotics is evolving from a capital‑intensive research endeavor into commercially viable products as consumers’ willingness to invest in these technologies grows,” Chen said. “Leveraging our integrated hardware‑software capabilities, AI‑native architecture, and established cloud‑based collaborative computing system, Kandi Technologies is well positioned to drive and shape this evolution.”
The collaboration builds on Kandi’s prior robotics initiatives, including a partnership with DEEP Robotics that produced quadruped robots for security inspection in North America. By combining Zhejiang University’s world‑class research capabilities with Kandi’s manufacturing and engineering strengths, the company aims to create a streamlined pipeline from concept to scalable real‑world deployment.
Kandi’s strategic growth plan for 2025‑2029 outlines investments in off‑road vehicle and lithium‑battery production, as well as expansion into the U.S. market. The robotics partnership aligns with this plan, offering new revenue streams in the robotics and security sectors and strengthening Kandi’s competitive position in high‑growth embodied‑intelligence markets.
The partnership signals Kandi’s commitment to expanding its technology portfolio and enhancing its R&D capabilities. By establishing a dedicated research center, Kandi is positioning itself to accelerate product launches and capture emerging opportunities in intelligent robotics, potentially reshaping its long‑term revenue mix and market relevance.
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