2014
Keystar was founded to advance robotics for transmission-line inspection and utility-grade field operations.
2015
Secured angel funding from Shenzhen Leaguer Co., Ltd. to accelerate R&D and delivery.
2016
Deployed high-voltage line inspection robots in Changbai Mountain, Jilin, proving reliability in the field.
2017
Featured on China Central Television (CCTV)’s flagship national news program, and later recognized by the China Electricity Council (CEC) as internationally leading.
2018
Began mass production of tunnel inspection robots and expanded adoption nationwide in China; Extended solutions across generation, transmission, substations, and distribution scenarios.
2019
Received the China Patent Award (Excellence Award) and the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize).
2020
Re-awarded the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize) and the China Patent Award (Excellence Award), reflecting sustained innovation; Keystar’s first UAV completed a successful maiden flight, marking a major step into industrial drone development.
2021
Recognized as a national SRDI (Specialized, Refined, Differentiated and Innovative) “Little Giant” enterprise.
Mass-produced inspection robots with vision-based navigation and fully autonomous behaviors for complex terrain.
Launched an AI algorithm framework and data platform strategy to support scalable autonomy.
Closed Series A funding led by Shenzhen Capital Group Co., Ltd.
2022
Built 9 product lines and 6 scenario solutions, expanding into utility-scale solar PV and wind operations.
Proposed standards for smart unmanned sites, supporting broader industry modernization. Scaled UAV production to mass manufacturing and expanded in-market adoption nationwide in China.
2023
Introduced Ground-Wire repair and Ground-Wire de-icing robots, extending capability from detection to resolution.
2024
Completed the national SRDI re-assessment and was approved to establish an engineer innovation station under the Greater Bay Area distinguished-engineer initiative.
Initiated strategic expansion into overseas markets.
Present — Delivered a regional renewable-energy O&M hub demonstration project to enable smarter inspections at scale.
