Kandi Technologies Takes 70% Stake in New Robotics Venture
Kandi Technologies (NASDAQ: KNDI) is entering the autonomous security market by forming a new joint venture, KH Robotics, with the intelligent robotics firm HawkRobo Systems. Announced on March 17, 2026, the agreement gives Kandi a controlling 70% equity interest in the new entity. The venture is structured to combine Kandi's established manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain with HawkRobo's advanced AI algorithms and robotics hardware, which will serve as the platform's operational "brain."
Former Hikvision Executive to Lead North American Push
The joint venture will be led by newly appointed CEO Oliver Zhang, a former senior executive from Hikvision North America, signaling a serious push for market penetration. KH Robotics will initially target logistics parks, developing quadruped robotic security solutions tailored for large, complex industrial environments. The company plans to achieve commercial readiness and begin initial customer deliveries before the end of 2026. The strategy focuses on integrating capabilities like autonomous patrol, anomaly detection, and collaboration with existing security infrastructure.
This strategic partnership represents a key milestone in Kandi’s global expansion and our ongoing evolution into a technology-driven enterprise.
— Feng Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Kandi Technologies.
Venture Enters Exploding Autonomous Security Market
KH Robotics enters a market with rapidly growing demand for automated surveillance, particularly for securing massive infrastructure like data centers. In the U.S. alone, there are over 5,000 data centers, many spanning dozens of acres that require constant monitoring. Competitors like Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics are already deploying quadruped robots that cost between $165,000 and $300,000, with operators reporting a full return on investment in as little as 18 months by augmenting human guard patrols. By leveraging its manufacturing scale, Kandi aims to capture a significant share of this high-value market.
