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Tsinghua 00s Team's Zeroth Robotics Closes Yuan-Valued Funding, Targets 500 Robot Deliveries by Year-End
Hefei Lingcifang Robotics completed a combined angel+ and angel++ funding round totaling over 100 million yuan. The team, composed of post-00s from Tsinghua University, plans to mass-produce 500 robots by year-end.
Unitree Unveils R1 Humanoid Robot Starting at RMB 39,900; JD Leads Investments in Three Embodied AI Firms
Unitree launches the Unitree R1 humanoid robot starting at 39,900 RMB. Over 150 domestic humanoid robots debut at WAIC. JD.com leads funding rounds for ENGINEAI, Qianxun Intelligence, and LimX Dynamics.
AgiBot Unveils World Model Platform and Next-Gen Robot at WAIC
At the 2025 WAIC, AgiBot unveiled 'Genie Envisioner,' an open-source world model platform for dual-arm robots. Partner Yao Maoqing discussed the company's embodied AI flywheel, the upcoming Genie G2 robot with hot-swappable battery capabilities, and commercialization progress in industrial and service sectors.
Unitree Unveils New Humanoid Robot Priced at RMB 39,900
Unitree has released its third humanoid robot, the R1, priced from 39,900 yuan. Weighing only 25 kg with 26 joints and integrated multimodal AI, it demonstrates advanced mobility including flips, running, and boxing.
Tsinghua-Linked Robot Startup Accelerating Evolution Closes Over RMB 100 Million in New Funding
Beijing-based Embodied AI startup Accelerated Evolution completes over 100 million yuan A+ round, backing its Booster T1 humanoid robot that helped a Tsinghua team win the RoboCup adult size category championship.
Tsinghua Embodied AI Team Unveils 55-DOF Humanoid Robot Following RMB 500 Million Funding
L7, a full-size humanoid robot with 55 degrees of freedom driven by the VLA model ERA-42, has been released by RobotEra. The team recently completed an A-round financing of nearly 500 million RMB.
Unitree Files for IPO; UBTECH Wins Nearly RMB 100 Million Order
Unitree files for IPO after breaking 1 billion RMB in annual revenue; UBTECH secures major procurement contract and unveils Walker S2 with autonomous battery swapping; Langyi Robotics raises angel funding for embodied AI navigation.
JD.com Leads Investments in Three Embodied AI Firms in Single Day
On July 21, three embodied AI companies—ZQRobotics, Qianxun Intelligence, and LimX Dynamics—announced financing rounds led by JD.com, highlighting the tech giant's aggressive expansion into the robotics sector.
Embodied AI Funding Surge: One Deal Daily in July Signals Key Industry Shifts
In the first half of July, domestic embodied AI sector saw 16 financing deals totaling over 3 billion yuan. Capital is shifting from large language models to embodied AI, driven by the rise of VLA models and the strategic push into physical world interaction.
Meituan’s Embodied AI Push: From an Early Unitree Encounter to Investment in TARS and Galaxea
In just ten days of July, Meituan invested in two embodied AI companies. Since 2024, Meituan has invested in seven such firms, reflecting its aggressive strategy to connect the digital and physical worlds through robotics.
AgiBot to Take Control of Shangwei New Materials; Magic Atom Unveils Z1 Humanoid; xAI Launches Grok 4
AgiBot aims to acquire control of Shangwei New Materials, while Magic Atom releases the new bipedal robot MagicBot Z1. xAI officially launches Grok 4, and Meituan invests in Galaxea.
AgiBot's RMB 2.1 Billion Takeover Bid Sends Target Shares Up 107% in Four Days
AgiBot plans to acquire control of Shangwei New Materials for up to 2.1 billion RMB, causing its stock to surge 107% in four days. This move reflects the booming investment in Embodied AI and marks a significant milestone for humanoid robot manufacturing.