Qingtianzu, a China-based robotics leasing platform, announced on May 21 that it has entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership with JD, marking a significant step toward scaling the Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model across broader consumer and commercial markets. The collaboration will focus on co-developing product solutions, strengthening supply chain capabilities, and enabling large-scale procurement, as both companies seek to accelerate the commercialization of robotics in diverse real-world scenarios.
As part of the partnership rollout, the “Qingtianzu Robotics Leasing Flagship Store” has officially launched on JD’s platform, featuring 14 robot rental products. Among them is Zhiyuan Robotics’ latest humanoid model, the Expedition A3, which is listed with an 8-hour rental price of 11,999 yuan, including on-site engineering support. The platform also offers bundled service packages tailored for a range of use cases, including short-form video production, retail operations, weddings, and large-scale events, allowing users to select solutions based on specific needs.
Qingtianzu stated that leveraging JD’s flagship online store will significantly expand the digital entry point for robot leasing services. The two companies will collaborate across supply chain coordination, online transactions, offline delivery, and operational services, aiming to transition robot leasing from fragmented, one-off deployments into standardized and scalable service delivery models. For enterprise clients, the partnership will also emphasize joint product development, focusing on customized robotics solutions for education, guided tours, cleaning, and other application scenarios.
On the distribution and procurement front, the partnership will integrate JD’s online traffic resources with its offline retail ecosystem, including JD MALL locations, to facilitate the deployment of robots across a wider range of consumer environments. The companies will also explore large-scale procurement strategies and scenario-based deployments where conditions allow. Qingtianzu will rely on its nationwide partner network spanning major cities to ensure end-to-end delivery capabilities.
In addition, JD’s integrated logistics and supply chain infrastructure is expected to enhance operational efficiency across warehousing, transportation, and after-sales services. This is anticipated to create a more streamlined, lightweight, and replicable nationwide fulfillment system for robotics leasing.
Li Yiyan, CEO of Qingtianzu, emphasized that the core value of the partnership lies in addressing the growing demand for robotics solutions in complex, unstructured offline scenarios. By leveraging its expertise in scenario analysis, solution design, and customized delivery, Qingtianzu aims to transform robots from different brands and technical capabilities into plug-and-play commercial offerings that can be rapidly deployed by clients.
Industry observers view the collaboration as a notable advancement in the evolution of the RaaS model. Looking ahead, Qingtianzu plans to further leverage JD’s ecosystem to expand the depth and scale of robotics applications, particularly in non-structured environments, accelerating the integration of robotic services into mainstream consumer markets.