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AI2 Robotics Raises $145M Series B, Plans to Scale AlphaBot Production Tenfold
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AI2 Robotics Raises $145M Series B, Plans to Scale AlphaBot Production Tenfold

Shenzhen-based AI2 Robotics raised CN¥1.2 billion ($145 million) in Series B funding, bringing its valuation to $1.4 billion. Investors include Baidu, state-owned train manufacturer CRRC, and fintech firm Yusys Technologies. The company develops AlphaBot, a wheeled semi-humanoid robot powered by its proprietary GOVLA (Global and Omni-body Vision-Language-Action) model for full-space understanding and whole-body coordination. AI2 plans to scale production from 1,000 units in 2025 to 10,000 this year, with display maker HKC already placing an order for 1,000 robots. The startup targets retail, public service, biotech, and manufacturing — and plans to expand into healthcare, elder care, and household services. CEO Eric Guo has said he hopes to take the company public within one to two years.

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