Robotics

The funding round follows rival Galbot's record-breaking 2.5 billion yuan financing, highlighting the accelerating investment boom in China's embodied intelligence sector.

Galbot has completed a new round of financing worth 2.5 billion yuan ($363 million), led by state-backed capital.

Honor showcased a humanoid robot capable of performing backflips, marking its official entry into the consumer robotics market.

In 2025, China's humanoid robot industry had surpassed 140 companies, with over 330 humanoid robot products released throughout the year.

Huilun plans to advance small-batch trial production of its core products within this year, with a goal of achieving mass production by 2027.

Agibot displayed its full portfolio of general-purpose embodied robots in Munich and secured a partnership with automotive parts giant Minth.

Equipped with a high-capacity battery, the Unitree As2 delivers over 4 hours of operation without load and maintains a range exceeding 13 kilometers while carrying a 15-kg load.

AI² Robotics has completed 12 funding raises over the past year, with its valuation officially surpassing RMB 10 billion.

Unitree founder Wang Xingxing forecasts global humanoid robot shipments will reach tens of thousands in 2026, with Unitree targeting 10,000 to 20,000 units.