On May 13, Beijing Fangshi Robotics Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Fangshi Robotics”), a developer of intelligent construction robots, announced the completion of nearly 100 million yuan in Series A financing. This funding round was jointly invested by the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone Venture Capital Fund and the Aviation Development Fund, among other institutions. The capital raised will primarily be used for the iterative development of core products, enhancing mass production and delivery capabilities, as well as establishing a deeper presence in overseas markets.
Founded in 2019, Fangshi Robotics is a pioneering company in the commercialization of intelligent construction robots in China. The company aims to address critical issues in the construction industry, such as an aging workforce and hazardous working environments, while promoting the transition of traditional construction practices to a more efficient, safe, and sustainable intelligent building model. Fangshi Robotics focuses on the automation and intelligence upgrade requirements at construction sites, deeply integrating multi-modal perception, motion control, and industry-specific large model technologies. This has led to the creation of a fully self-developed “embodied intelligence + construction large model” AI solution.
Based on the actual needs of construction sites, Fangshi Robotics has launched a modular product suite of construction robots that covers various stages, including structural construction, secondary structure and decoration, and auxiliary inspection. The company has also built a cloud-based IoT platform for robots. Utilizing real-time perception, control, and planning capabilities, they have released a fully self-developed operating system for construction robots. This foundation has enabled Fangshi Robotics to create a commercially viable “embodied intelligence + large model” AI solution, achieving seamless collaboration across “real scene perception – intelligent planning – robot execution.”
Currently, Fangshi Robotics’ core product matrix includes various series such as flooring construction, wall treatment, and tile/stone laying. The company’s key assets extend beyond the robots themselves; they also include a continuously accumulating repository of digital construction assets and industry large models. These capabilities possess platform attributes that can be transferred to different types of hardware, enabling ongoing value generation for broader applications in intelligent construction.
In terms of strategic direction, Fangshi Robotics adheres to a dual-drive approach of technology development and commercialization. The company is among the first in China to achieve large-scale commercial sales of construction robots, establishing a comprehensive product matrix that covers all construction scenarios and successfully expanding internationally. In the domestic market, Fangshi has provided deep services to over 100 leading construction enterprises, including China State Construction and China Railway Construction, implementing more than 500 benchmark projects, with a cumulative construction area exceeding 15 million square meters.
In the international arena, Fangshi Robotics has demonstrated strong capabilities for global expansion. Since entering the Australian market in 2023, the company has successfully established a presence in over a dozen countries, including the UAE, Russia, and India. Currently, Fangshi Robotics is accelerating the establishment of regional service centers and spare parts warehouses in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, aiming to transition from product export to localized operations.
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