AI² Robotics announces nearly RMB 5 billion in new financing
The Shenzhen robotics company adds capital for embodied AI, robot development and deployment.
New capital for embodied AI
AI² Robotics announced a series of new financings totalling nearly RMB 5 billion on June 29, 2026. Reported backers include Guangdong Artificial Intelligence Fund, Shenzhen Capital Group, China Merchants Capital, CICC Capital, GSR United Capital and Forebright Capital.
The package supports research, product development and commercial deployment. It follows the company’s separately announced Series B financing earlier in 2026.
From robot models to industrial tasks
Founded in Shenzhen in 2023, AI² Robotics develops AlphaBot robots and AlphaBrain embodied AI models. Applications include sorting, material transfer and labelling in manufacturing. The company also develops SmartCube service units for retail and public-service environments.
Use of funds
Advance embodied AI technology and robot production