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Delta Intelligence raises 500M yuan for humanoid robot foundation models · 1 source tracked

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Delta Intelligence, a startup founded by UCLA PhDs, has secured nearly 500 million yuan in its latest funding round to develop foundational models for humanoid robots. The company focuses on creating "Humanoid Foundation Models" (HFMs) that enable full-body coordinated operation, aiming to accelerate the arrival of physical AGI. Their approach emphasizes native 3D world engines for better spatial understanding and a "brain-cerebellum" architecture for precise motor control, differentiating them from models relying on 2D representations. AI

IMPACT This funding could accelerate the development and deployment of advanced humanoid robots, potentially impacting industrial automation and future AGI applications.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for an AI-focused startup developing foundational models for humanoid robots. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Delta Intelligence raises 500M yuan for humanoid robot foundation models · 1 source tracked

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    UCLA Doctoral Team Starts Humanoid Robot Foundation Model, Secures Nearly 500 Million Yuan in Pre-Series A Funding | Hard Science First Release

    <p>作者&nbsp;|&nbsp;黄楠</p> <p>编辑&nbsp;|&nbsp;袁斯来</p> <p>硬氪获悉，人形机器人基础模型公司德塔智能（Delta Intelligence）近日完成近5亿元天使++轮融资，本轮投资方包括多家上市公司产业方和头部财务投资机构。资金将主要用于人形机器人基础模型持续迭代，加快自研数采设备的量产与数据闭环建设，扩充核心研发团队，以推动技术在真实工业场景中的工程化落地与验证。</p> <p>这也是公司成立半年内完成的第六轮融资，此前，投资方包括北京通研院、智元机器人、乐聚机器人、星海图等人形机器人主机厂，高瓴创投、元…

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