36Kr Exclusive | Zhejiang University Professor Team Receives Investment from Caitong and SenseTime for Embodied Robot Brains in High-Risk Scenarios
Hangzhou Kuangxing Technology, a company specializing in embodied intelligence for hazardous environments, has secured tens of millions of yuan in its first market-based funding round (Pre-A). The investment, led by Caitong Capital and SenseTime Guoxiang, will fuel algorithm development, product refinement, and market expansion. Kuangxing's core innovation lies in its "engineer's brain" for robots, enabling them to not only detect but also diagnose and handle issues in high-risk industrial settings like mining and energy. AI
IMPACT This funding will accelerate the development of AI-powered robots capable of complex diagnostics and repairs in hazardous industrial environments, potentially improving safety and efficiency.