Hillhouse Capital has made a move on a consumer-grade flexible robot company, aiming to bring "Big White" from the movie into real homes | Hard Science First Release
SoulX, a consumer-focused flexible robotics company, has secured tens of millions of yuan in angel funding from Gaoling Ventures. The company is developing MoYa, a sleep-comfort robot designed to simulate hugs and provide tactile comfort, aiming to alleviate stress and improve sleep quality. MoYa, slated for release in late 2026, utilizes a pneumatic system for quiet, safe, and adjustable pressure, and is designed for passive interaction to minimize user psychological barriers. AI
IMPACT This funding could accelerate the development of empathetic robotics, potentially leading to new forms of human-computer interaction and caregiving.