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Xpeng's Dogotix raises $900M to challenge Tesla in humanoid robots

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Xpeng's robotics subsidiary, Dogotix, has secured US$900 million in a funding round, valuing the company at US$6.3 billion. This significant investment, with contributions from major backers like Alibaba and Tencent, positions Xpeng to compete with Tesla in the burgeoning field of embodied AI and humanoid robots. The company aims to leverage its automotive supply chain expertise for scaled robot production, with CEO He Xiaopeng expressing confidence in becoming a global leader in physical AI. AI

IMPACT This substantial funding for Xpeng's robotics arm signals increased competition and investment in embodied AI, potentially accelerating the development and commercialization of humanoid robots.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for a subsidiary of an EV maker focused on AI robotics, positioning it as a competitor to a major tech player.

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Xpeng's Dogotix raises $900M to challenge Tesla in humanoid robots

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren ·

    EV maker Xpeng set to challenge Tesla in embodied AI after robotics unit raises US$900m

    Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has secured US$900 million in funding from high-profile investors including Alibaba Group Holding and IDG Capital to spur its robotics unit, despite a widening second-quarter loss. Dogotix, a subsidiary of Xpeng, raised US$900 million in …

  2. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    After Catching Up to Tesla on ADAS, XPeng Aims to Win in Humanoid Robots

    XPeng closed a record first funding round for its humanoid robot business of more than $900 million, betting its automotive supply chain gives it an edge in scaled robot production.

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