“批量退出人形机器人”的朱啸虎，盯上水下机器人赛道！

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing interest of investment firms, particularly金沙江创投, in the underwater robotics sector, following their exit from humanoid robotics due to unclear commercialization paths. This shift suggests a more promising application and commercialization potential for underwater robots [1][5]. Company Overview - 世航智能, established on May 26, 2023, is a comprehensive developer of underwater robots and intelligent unmanned equipment, focusing on research, production, sales, and service [2]. - The founder and CEO, 陈晓博, is a highly qualified engineer with numerous accolades, including the National Defense Science and Technology Progress Award and multiple championships in robotics competitions. Under his leadership, the company has developed over 180 intellectual properties related to underwater robotics [2]. - 世航智能's underwater robots have achieved stable, high-speed, and fully autonomous operations, with applications in various underwater scenarios, including cleaning, transportation, resource exploration, and infrastructure maintenance [2]. Market Potential - The underwater robotics market is projected to be a significant growth area, with the global market expected to exceed $12 billion by 2024, driven by increasing demand for underwater exploration, maintenance, and monitoring [5][6]. - In China, the underwater robotics market is rapidly expanding, with a forecasted growth from 3.163 billion yuan in 2021 to over 40 billion yuan by 2027, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 25% [6]. - The primary types of underwater robots include Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), with significant applications in exploration, maintenance, and research [6]. Investment Insights - 金沙江创投's investment in 世航智能 indicates a belief in the clearer commercialization prospects of underwater robotics compared to humanoid robotics, which faced skepticism regarding their market viability [3][5]. - The investment firm highlights the necessity for robots to replace human labor in complex underwater environments, emphasizing the technological advancements and engineering experience of the 世航智能 team [3].