Fourier Intelligence

Fourier Intelligence is a Chinese robotics company that has made a distinctive journey from rehabilitation robotics into the general-purpose humanoid robot market. Founded in 2015 in Shanghai, the company initially built its reputation and expertise through developing advanced robotic exoskeletons and rehabilitation devices used in hospitals and clinics worldwide. This medical robotics background has given Fourier deep expertise in human biomechanics, actuator design, and safe human-robot interaction.

The company’s entry into humanoid robotics came with the GR series, culminating in the GR-2, a full-size humanoid robot boasting 53 degrees of freedom. This high degree of articulation enables the GR-2 to perform complex movements and manipulation tasks that many competing platforms cannot match. Fourier’s actuator technology, refined through years of rehabilitation robotics development, provides the robots with precise and compliant motion control essential for working alongside humans.

Fourier Intelligence has positioned itself as both a direct competitor in the humanoid robotics market and a platform provider, offering its hardware to researchers and developers building applications on top of humanoid robot platforms. With a strong manufacturing base in China, established international distribution channels from its medical robotics business, and competitive pricing, Fourier is a significant player in making humanoid robots available to a global audience.