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星动纪元再获5亿融资!团队大牛伯克利和清华交叉信息研究院背景
具身智能之心· 2025-07-08 00:14
星动纪元再获5亿融资!团队大牛伯克利和清华交叉信息研究背景 2025年7月7日,"清华系"人形机器人创企创企【北京星动纪元科技有限公司】(以下简称"星动纪 元")完成5亿元A轮融资,本轮融资由鼎晖资本和海尔资本联合领投,厚雪资本、华映资本、襄禾资 本、丰立智能等财务机构及产业资本跟投,老股东清流资本、清控基金等机构继续追加投资。 本轮融资将用于人形机器人软硬技术的研发与量产落地,推动"模型-本体-场景数据"闭环飞轮高速运 转。 公司介绍 北京星动纪元科技有限公司成立于2023年8月,由清华大学交叉信息研究院孵化,也是唯一一家清华 大学占股的人形机器人企业。创始人陈建宇是清华大学博士生导师、助理教授。公司最初由图灵奖 得主、中科院院士、清华大学交叉信息研究院院长姚期智院士团队和上海期智研究院孵化;星动纪 元不少技术都是由清华大学交叉信息学院的技术成果转化而来。 陈建宇:清华大学交叉信息研究院助理教授、博士生导师;清华大学本科、UC Berkeley博士、师从 美国工程院院士、机电控制专家、MPC算法理论奠基人Masayoshi Tomizuka教授,同时也是清华大学 特聘研究员、由姚期智亲自招募,拥有10+年机 ...
美媒:忘了梅西吧,来看看中国人形机器人足球赛
Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun· 2025-07-07 22:42
Group 1 - The core idea of the article is that the RoboLeague robot football league in China represents a significant step towards advancing robotics technology, with the potential to transform sports events into testing platforms for intelligent robots [1][2][3] - The RoboLeague final took place on June 28, where Tsinghua University's team won against China Agricultural University's team with a score of 5-3, showcasing robots that can autonomously make decisions during the game without human intervention [1][2] - The event is part of a broader strategic initiative in China to use sports as a testing ground for developing smarter and more adaptable robots, with applications ranging from industrial uses to elder care [2] Group 2 - Despite the robots' current limitations, such as falling and struggling with fast-moving objects, there are signs of optimization, as they can now develop strategies independently during gameplay [2] - The Chinese humanoid robot market is projected to reach 870 billion RMB by 2030, prompting significant government investment and public policy support to foster growth in this sector [2] - The ongoing competitions will lead to continuous learning and improvement of the robots' algorithms, enhancing their precision and decision-making capabilities, positioning the RoboLeague as a showcase for China's future technological advancements [3]
The strategy behind veteran-led investing
Yahoo Finance· 2025-07-07 19:00
We have like the perfect storm. We have high interest in national security and AI colliding together. And so it's it's transforming the military for sure.Welcome to Warrior Money, the show devoted to supporting our brother and sister veterans in business. I'm Patrick Murphy and I'm Dan Coons. Today we're sitting down with Craig Cummings, a US Army veteran and co-founder of Moonshots Capital.After serving as an intelligence officer, Craig turned his focus to venture capital. Backing bold founders with a miss ...
再获超5亿融资,“伯克利”机器人大牛领衔,人形机器人出货量超200台!
Robot猎场备忘录· 2025-07-07 16:23
国内头部人形机器人企业【星动纪元】5亿元A轮融资! 温馨提示 : 点击下方图片,查看运营团队6月最新原创报告(共235页) 说明: 欢迎约稿、刊例合作、行业交流 , 行业交流记得先加入 "机器人头条"知识星球 ,后添加( 微信号:lietou100w )微信; 若有侵权、改稿请联系编辑运营(微信:li_sir_2020); 正文: 2025年7月7日,"清华系"人形机器人创企创企【 北京星动纪元科技有限公司 】(以下简称"星动纪元") 完成 5亿元 A 轮融资, 本轮融资由鼎晖资本和海尔资本联合领 投,厚雪资本、华映资本、襄禾资本、丰立智能等财务机构及产业资本跟投,老股东清流资本、清控基金等机构继续追加投资。 本轮融资将用于人形机器人软硬技术的研发与量产落地 ,推动"模型-本体-场景数据"闭环飞轮高速运转。 | | 融资历程 4 | | 退出方信息 0 | 核心人员 1 | | 上榜榜单 3 | | 相关竞品 19 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 融资历程 4 | | | | | | | 〔 导出数据,联系商务 | © 企 ...
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TechCrunch· 2025-07-07 16:15
Watch out for Spot!Boston Dynamics’ agile mobile robot has been on patrol at Cargill’s oilseed facility since mid-2024, helping out with routine inspections and visual safety checks.It’s all part of Cargill’s push toward more autonomous operations, where robots handle the rounds, and humans focus on bigger-picture tasks like predictive maintenance and long-term planning. ...
《人工智能 具身智能体应用框架及接口规范》标准正式立项
Bei Ke Cai Jing· 2025-07-07 14:41
具身智能体应用框架示意图(草案)。"北京人形机器人创新中心"微信公众号截图 《人工智能具身智能体应用框架及接口规范》标准的制定,是具身智能产业协同创新的重要成果。在构建统一框架,确立标准化模块结构与接口映射,提升 系统通用性与扩展性的同时,还将推动平台解耦,通过规范接口通信与数据结构,降低机器人本体接入门槛。同时,为上层任务开发与行为编排提供稳定接 口,构建可复用、可组合的开发生态,也将显著提升开发效率,助力国家人工智能标准体系建设,填补关键接口空白,为具身智能系统研发部署提供核心支 撑。 新京报贝壳财经讯(记者韦博雅)7月7日,据"北京人形机器人创新中心"微信公众号,近日,由北京人形机器人创新中心(下称北京人形)牵头,《人工智 能具身智能体应用框架及接口规范》团体标准在中国电子工业标准化技术协会正式立项。 当前,我国具身智能体在研发加速的同时,正面临"平台异构、接口割裂、功能模块封闭"等问题。跨模型、跨本体、跨平台接入时,由于缺乏统一标准,导 致三类突出问题:适配成本高昂(需为每类本体定制协议,集成周期长、成本高)、能力复用性差(模块化接口缺失阻碍技能迁移共享)、开发门槛高(接 口描述不规范、边界不清限制生 ...
Kraken Robotics Completes $115 Million Bought Deal Public Offering
Globenewswire· 2025-07-07 13:23
Core Points - Kraken Robotics Inc. has successfully closed an underwritten public offering of 43,240,000 common shares at a price of $2.66 per share, raising gross proceeds of $115,018,400 [1][2] - The offering was led by Desjardins Capital Markets and included a syndicate of underwriters who received a cash commission of 4.0% of the gross proceeds, amounting to $4,600,736 [2] - The net proceeds from the offering will be utilized to support the company's growth as a global prime contractor, including enhancing acquisition capabilities, improving balance sheet strength for bidding on larger contracts, and for general corporate purposes [3][4] Company Overview - Kraken Robotics is focused on transforming subsea intelligence through advanced technologies such as 3D imaging sensors, power solutions, and robotic systems [6] - The company offers products like synthetic aperture sonar and LiDAR systems, which provide high-resolution insights into ocean safety and infrastructure [7] - Kraken is headquartered in Canada and operates in over 30 countries, supporting a diverse range of clients [7]
VCIG Appoints Alex Chua as Executive Director and CEO of Singapore Office, Following Redesignation from Independent Director
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-07 12:33
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a diversified global holding company with a strategic focus on AI & Robotics, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, and Capital Market Consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alex S K Chua as Executive Director of VCIG and Chief Executive Officer of VCIG Singapore Office, effective July 7, 2025. Mr. Chua has resigned from his role as Independent Director and has ...
Nauticus Robotics Announces an Excellent Start to the 2025 Offshore Season
Prnewswire· 2025-07-07 12:13
HOUSTON, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, today announced completion of its first quarter of the 2025 operating season. Nauticus is pleased to reaffirm its vision of combining with SeaTrepid to form a company capable of executing traditional remotely operated vehicle (ROV) work while simultaneously moving the industry into autonomy.Nauticus ROVs completed projects for six different customers during ...
机器人IPO,在港股扎堆
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao· 2025-07-07 11:51
Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is rapidly becoming a prime location for domestic robotics companies to raise funds, with 10 robotics and related industry companies filing for IPOs this year [1][2]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The favorable financing environment in Hong Kong, characterized by a higher acceptance of emerging technology companies and lower listing thresholds, has attracted robotics firms [2][7]. - The clustering of robotics companies in Hong Kong reflects their critical development phase, necessitating capital market support to accelerate commercialization [2]. Group 2: Company Positioning - Companies are strategically positioning themselves as leaders in their respective niches, with firms like Geek+ aiming to be the "first stock" in the AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) sector, while others like Standee Robotics target industrial intelligent mobile robots [3][4]. - Geek+ is recognized as the global leader in warehouse fulfillment AMR solutions, with a projected revenue ranking it as the largest provider by 2024, serving 806 global clients and delivering 56,000 units [3]. - Standee Robotics is positioned as the fifth largest provider of industrial intelligent mobile robots, holding a market share of 3.2% [3]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Many of the recently listed robotics companies are currently unprofitable, with seven out of ten companies applying for IPOs reporting losses, highlighting the competitive and high-investment nature of the industry [6][7]. - Specific losses include Geek+ and Estun, each projected to lose over 800 million RMB in 2024 due to limited demand and increased competition in the mobile warehousing and manufacturing sectors [6]. - The overall market for industrial robots in China is expected to decline by 5% in 2024, influenced by reduced investments in downstream sectors like photovoltaics and lithium batteries [6]. Group 4: Strategic Importance of IPOs - Listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange provides essential funding for robotics companies to enhance technology development, market expansion, and brand building [7]. - The ability of Hong Kong to accommodate unprofitable companies for IPOs offers a significant opportunity for robotics firms that require substantial upfront investment [7]. - The relatively short IPO process in Hong Kong is a key factor driving robotics companies to seek listings there, facilitating the formation of a comprehensive robotics sector that attracts investor attention [7].