21世纪经济报道·2025-07-21 12:49Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the recent financing activities of two Shenzhen-based robotics companies, Zhongqing Robotics and Zhujidongli, both of which have received significant investments from major players like JD.com and other notable institutions, indicating a growing interest and competition in the robotics sector in China [1][2][8]. Financing Activities - Zhongqing Robotics completed nearly 1 billion yuan in Pre-A++ and A1 rounds of financing, with key investors including XPeng Motors and JD.com [1]. - Zhujidongli secured a new round of financing led by JD.com, although the specific amount was not disclosed [1]. - JD.com also invested nearly 600 million yuan in another robotics company, Qianxun Intelligent, indicating a strategic push into the robotics field [2]. Product Development - Zhongqing Robotics has launched three humanoid robot products: SA01 for research and education, SE01 as a full-size humanoid robot, and PM01 as a lightweight humanoid robot, along with a quadruped robot showcased in May [4]. - Zhujidongli has released the TRON 1 bipedal robot and plans to launch a full-size humanoid robot in the second half of the year [4]. Application Scenarios - Zhongqing Robotics plans to host a robot combat competition, akin to "WWE," starting in December, and has established partnerships with major companies like NVIDIA and Amazon for diverse applications [4][5]. - Zhujidongli is exploring large-scale applications of its TRON 1 robot in inspection, security, and delivery scenarios [5]. Technological Innovations - Zhongqing Robotics has overcome the Sim2Real technology challenge, creating a unique technical barrier that enhances robot performance in dynamic environments [5]. - Zhujidongli introduced the LimX VGM technology, which utilizes human operation video data for robot operation, emphasizing a multi-source data approach for innovation [5]. Strategic Directions - Zhongqing Robotics aims to accelerate its development pace, increasing production capacity by five times and enhancing R&D investment in embodied intelligence technology [6]. - Zhujidongli focuses on supporting innovation through its general-purpose platform, promoting technological advancements across various sectors [6]. Competitive Landscape - JD.com and Meituan are actively competing in the robotics investment space, with Meituan having invested in 30 robotics-related companies over the past three years [2][9]. - JD.com has established an internal team for embodied intelligence and launched the "JoyInside platform" to attract robotics manufacturers, integrating its AI capabilities into various robotic applications [10].