Robot AI Startup Gewu Tongzhi Raises Nearly RMB 100 Million
Hangzhou-based robot AI startup Gewu Tongzhi has completed an angel funding round of nearly RMB 100 million. The capital will support model training and hardware development.
Hangzhou-based robot AI startup Gewu Tongzhi has secured nearly RMB 100 million (approximately $13.7 million USD) in an angel funding round, according to reports on October 18.
The company focuses on developing AI for dexterous robotic manipulation, integrating world models with learning derived from physical interactions. Founder and CEO Cai Jia brings experience from Huawei's research labs and automotive divisions, where he contributed to the development of its ADS driving systems.
The newly acquired funding is designated for enhancing model training, advancing hardware development, expanding the team through recruitment, and collecting real-world data. Gewu Tongzhi is currently engaged in proof-of-concept projects with clients in the textiles, optical modules, and automotive components sectors.
The startup anticipates its first product delivery by the end of 2026. Investors in this round include Hongfu Asset Management, Peak Investment, Hangzhou Capital, and Hangzhou Talent Group.