Robotics Sector Sees Massive Funding Surge with Billions Raised by Multiple Companies

Hundreds of billions: Multiple Robotics Companies Complete Significant Financing!

On April 20, 2026, numerous robotics companies made headlines by securing substantial investment rounds, totaling nearly 10 billion RMB in funding. Notable among these is Booster, a company focused on embodied intelligence, which has completed nearly 1 billion RMB in financing. This round was led by Beijing High-end Industrial Fund, Jingguosheng Fund, and Huakong Fund, with participation from Lenovo Star, Guohai Innovation Capital, and several other investors. To date, Booster has shipped over 1,000 units of its Booster K1 robot, serving over 400 customers across more than 20 countries. The funds raised will be used to enhance their global delivery network, develop embodied model algorithms, and upgrade their robot products. (Source:猎云网)

Itstone has also set a record in China for embodied intelligence funding, completing a $455 million Pre-A round. This marks the highest single round of financing ever in this sector. Previously, in the second quarter of 2025, Itstone raised $242 million in its angel round, which was also a record at the time. The recent round included investments from leading firms such as Hillhouse Capital and Sequoia Capital, with support from Meituan, CICC Capital, and more. Established in February 2025, Itstone aims to construct trusted embodied intelligence systems powered by AI and universal robotics technology. (Source:证券时报)

In Zhejiang, the Xinchang Robot Industry Equity Investment Partnership has been established with an investment of 800 million RMB. This partnership will focus on private equity investments, investment management, and venture capital activities. Partners include Xinchang High-tech Venture Capital Co., Ltd., Ningbo Meishan Bonded Port Area Daoyi Investment Co., Ltd., and other entities. (Source:财联社)

The Guangzhou Automobile Group has also made strides by establishing Huilun Zhixing Technology Co., Ltd., which covers various robotics businesses, including robot sales and manufacturing. The company is fully owned by Guangdong Huilun Technology Co., Ltd., which is co-held by Guangzhou Automobile Group and others. (Source:人民财讯)

Delta Intelligence has announced three consecutive financing rounds exceeding 100 million RMB, focusing on the development of native humanoid robot foundation models. The company, incubated by Beijing Institute of General Artificial Intelligence, seeks to develop these models in conjunction with their proprietary 3D world engine. Since its establishment in January 2026, Delta Intelligence has garnered recognition from leading investors and industry players, establishing a collaborative growth framework involving government, technology, industry, and capital. (Source:机器之心)

Uber has pledged to invest over $10 billion in the development of a robotic taxi business, shifting away from its traditional asset-light gig economy model. This investment includes over $7.5 billion for a fleet of autonomous taxis and more than $2.5 billion for equity investments in autonomous driving companies. (Source:观点网)

Ninebot has strategically led a 150 million RMB Series A financing round for Xiangkai Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., a leading company in the embodied intelligence application sector. Established in 2023, this company has completed five rounds of financing totaling nearly 300 million RMB. With dual support from capital and technology, Xiangkai has upgraded its strategic focus to extend into the intelligent space service sector, providing all-scenario solutions driven by embodied intelligence and large models. (Source:北京商报)

Recently, Shenzhen Zhiqi Yuanchuang Technology Co., Ltd. was established with a registered capital of 10 million RMB, focusing on intelligent control system integration and the development and sales of intelligent robots. The company is co-held by Xinpengda Power Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Shuzhilian Technology Partnership. (Source:财联社)

Changzhou Changqing Embodied Intelligence and Robotics Innovation Center Co., Ltd. has also been registered with a capital of 3 million RMB, focusing on AI software development and intelligent robot manufacturing. (Source:观点网)

Blue Dot Touch has completed over 100 million RMB in C+ round financing, with investments from industry leaders such as Puxian Capital and Zhi Yuan Robotics. This funding will support new product development and market expansion. Established in 2019, the company specializes in developing robotic force sensors. (Source:中国经营报)

Pangbot, a developer of sports training robots, has announced nearly 200 million RMB in Series A financing. The company offers products including tennis serving robots and smart eagle-eye systems. (Source:财联社)

The “first stock of collaborative robots,” Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd., is progressing towards its IPO with its counseling status recently updated to “Counseling Acceptance.” The company has reported a revenue of 492 million RMB for the year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 32.9%. (Source:财闻)

In a significant move, Changan Automobile Group has officially launched the Changan Tian Shu Intelligent Robot Company, aiming to lead the future of the automobile and robotics industries through embodied intelligence. The company aims to create benchmark “embodied intelligence” products and solutions by deeply integrating the automotive and robotics sectors. (Source:ITBEAR)

Zhi Yuan Robotics and Zhongtian Technology have also established a new company in Nantong, with a registered capital of 20 million RMB, focusing on the sales and development of intelligent robots. (Source:第一财经)

In global news, Tesla‘s stock surged nearly 8% after Elon Musk announced advancements in their next-generation AI chip designed for humanoid robots. The stock reached a high of $391.95, the highest close since March 18. Musk confirmed that the AI5 chip design is finalized and production is set to begin soon. (Source:鼎昱资讯)

Google is expanding its robotics efforts, introducing an upgraded version of its Gemini robotics model, aimed at enhancing robots’ interactions with the real world. This upgrade focuses on improving spatial awareness, object detection, and motion tracking capabilities, paving the way for more autonomous behaviors. (Source:环球市场播报)

The first global embodied intelligence innovation conference, initiated by Magic Atom, is set to take place in Silicon Valley, featuring participation from major tech giants and research institutions. The event will showcase new products and discuss the future of embodied intelligence. (Source:看点时报)

Faraday Future has announced the delivery of 12 new FF EAI robots, positioning itself as a leader in the educational market for humanoid and bionic robots, with a notable stock price increase of nearly 50% over two days. (Source:格隆汇)