The $6 Billion Chinese Startup Trying to Build Hands for Every Robot
LinkerBot, a Chinese startup, is focused on creating affordable robotic hands, aiming to revolutionize the humanoid robot market. Founded in 2023, the company has quickly become a leader in the field, shipping a significant number of units and attracting substantial investment. With plans to further reduce costs and potentially go public, LinkerBot is positioning itself as a key player in the future of robotics.
- ▪LinkerBot manufactures dexterous robotic hands priced as low as $600.
- ▪The startup shipped 10,000 robotic hands last year, capturing 80 percent of global demand.
- ▪LinkerBot is seeking financing at a $6 billion valuation and is exploring going public in Hong Kong.
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Zeyi YangBusinessMay 28, 2026 3:14 PMThe $6 Billion Chinese Startup Trying to Build Hands for Every RobotLinkerBot makes dexterous robotic hands for as little as $600. It wants to become the standard for humanoids and automated factories—and eventually replace human labor altogether.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyIf you could buy a humanoid robot for less than a smartphone, would you? Would you buy several robots to handle cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and even your job?This is the pitch being made by Zhou Yong, the 40-year-old founder and chief technology officer of LinkerBot, one of China’s leading manufacturers of dexterous humanoid hands.
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