Robotera, a Chinese humanoid robotics startup founded in August 2023, introduced the L7 Bipedal Humanoid Robot as their next-generation full-size robot. Backed by Tsinghua University, China’s prestigious institution, Robotera successfully raised approximately USD 70 million in a Series A funding round, totaling their funding to $111 million across two major rounds.
The company has attracted investments from prominent firms such as CDH Investments and Haier Capital. Notably, their pre-Series A funding round in early 2024 secured about $42 million with key investors including Crystal Stream Capital, Vision Plus Capital, and Alibaba Group. Robotera has initiated mass production and global deliveries, having already shipped over 200 robots worldwide, with a significant portion of orders from overseas clients.
Their product line includes a diverse range of cutting-edge robots such as the wheeled humanoid service robot Q5, the industrial bipedal humanoid STAR 1, the advanced AI model ERA-42, and the highly dexterous robotic hand XHAND1. While the STAR 1 robot is still under development for broader commercialization, it is designed with 55 degrees of freedom, joint torque of 400 N·m, and operating speeds of up to 25 rad/s. Robotera’s primary focus is on enhancing their robots’ language, visual comprehension, and operational capabilities through an end-to-end learning model.
Aligned with China’s aim to integrate humanoids into industrial supply chains by 2027, Robotera targets commercial applications in various sectors including industrial logistics, retail, and complex environments. The company’s commitment to innovation and advancement in robotics technology positions them as a key player in the rapidly evolving industry.
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