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  1. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Shenzhen embodied company Xingchen Intelligence completes Series B financing of over 1 billion, valuation exceeds 10 billion | Hardcore First Release

    Chinese embodied AI company Astribot has secured over 1 billion yuan in Series B funding, pushing its valuation past 10 billion yuan. The company, founded in 2022, focuses on a "Design for AI" approach, developing robots with a body designed for AI model learning and an AI-centric operating system. Astribot's unique rope-driven actuation system mimics human tendons, offering a blend of rigidity and flexibility for safer, more dynamic human-robot interaction. AI

    Shenzhen embodied company Xingchen Intelligence completes Series B financing of over 1 billion, valuation exceeds 10 billion | Hardcore First Release

    IMPACT Accelerates development and deployment of advanced embodied AI robots for real-world applications.

  2. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    AI heat-stimulating chip equipment ceramics demand, Japanese bathroom manufacturer TOTO increases investment in semiconductor materials industry

    Japanese bathroom manufacturer TOTO is significantly increasing its investment in semiconductor materials, aiming to capture growth from the AI boom. The company is leveraging its expertise in ceramics to supply specialized components for chip manufacturing equipment, which are designed to withstand harsh conditions. This strategic shift sees TOTO dedicating over half of its capital expenditure to its chip-related business in the coming years, a substantial increase from the 11% in the previous fiscal year. AI

    IMPACT This move by TOTO highlights the broad industrial impact of AI, driving demand for specialized materials and components in the semiconductor supply chain.

  3. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Stardust Intelligence Completes Series B Financing Exceeding 1 Billion

    Astribot, a company focused on AI robotics for hazardous tasks, has secured over 1 billion yuan in Series B funding across three rounds within three months. The latest funding round saw participation from new investors like Liangxi Sci-Tech Industry Fund and existing shareholders including Zhongke Chuangda and Kede Education. Additionally, another company, Kuangxing Technology, specializing in embodied AI for high-risk environments, completed a pre-A round of tens of millions of yuan, backed by Caitong Capital and SenseTime Guoxiang. AI

    IMPACT Accelerates development and deployment of AI robotics in hazardous environments.