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重磅!人形机器人研发商「开普勒」一月内完成两轮融资,资本如何押注智能劳动力未来?
机器人大讲堂·2025-06-09 07:53

Core Insights - Kepler Robotics, a developer of humanoid robots, has successfully completed Pre-A and Pre-A+ funding rounds within two months, with investments from major firms like Weichuang Electric and Shanghai Jijun Investment [1][3] - The company focuses on the research, production, and application of general humanoid robots, leveraging self-developed algorithms and high-performance sensor technology to create efficient "blue-collar" robots for various industries [1][3] Funding and Financials - The Pre-A funding round was led by Weichuang Electric, Keli Sensor, and Zhang Keyao Kun Fund, while the Pre-A+ round was exclusively funded by Shanghai Jijun Investment [1] - The funds raised will primarily be allocated for product research and mass production delivery [1] Product Development - Kepler has launched two self-developed blue-collar humanoid robots, the Pioneer K1 and K2, with the K2 "Bumblebee" robot featuring over 80% self-developed core components [3] - The K2 robot can carry 15 kilograms, operates for 8 hours on a one-hour charge, and its productivity is equivalent to 1.5 standard workers, priced at $30,000 [3] Strategic Partnerships - Kepler has established strategic partnerships with several industry giants and has applied for over 30 domestic and international patents, with more than 10 already authorized [5] - Recent collaborations include a strategic agreement with Zhaofeng Co., focusing on the supply chain for bearings and other core components, and pilot applications of Kepler's robots in Zhaofeng's smart factory automation lines [5]