Wujie Power raises over $200M for Tsinghua-backed humanoid robots

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-07 06:09

Wujie Power, a startup originating from Tsinghua University, has secured over $200 million in its angel funding round. The investment was led by prominent firms including Sequoia China, Linear Capital, Hillhouse, Baidu Ventures, and SF Express. This significant funding will support the development and production of the company's humanoid robots. AI

IMPACT This substantial investment in humanoid robotics could accelerate the integration of advanced AI into physical automation.

RANK_REASON A significant funding round exceeding $200M for a robotics startup. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Newsworthiness bucket: Research; A significant funding round exceeding $200M for a robotics startup. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) · 2026-05-07 06:09

SF Express, Sequoia China and IDG Back Tsinghua-Spinout Humanoid Robot Unicorn

Tsinghua-spunout humanoid robot startup Wujie Power raises over $200M in angel-stage funding from Sequoia China, Linear Capital, Hillhouse, Baidu Ventures, and SF Express.