Core Insights - The article highlights the launch of DeskMate, the world's first desktop AI companion by the Chinese robotics company, 可以科技, marking a strategic shift from modular robots to "human-machine symbiosis" [1][3] - The company plans to initiate a B+ round financing roadshow at the end of February 2026 to further accelerate technology development and global market expansion [1][3] Product Overview - DeskMate is a desktop intelligent device equipped with multimodal perception and emotional computing capabilities, designed to sense user emotions and work status in real-time, facilitating natural interaction without commands [1] - The product aims to enhance work efficiency in modern office settings by connecting to computers and mainstream office software while providing emotional companionship to alleviate work stress [1] Company Background - 可以科技 was founded in 2014 and gained initial recognition with its modular robot, CellRobot, followed by the companion robot, Loona, which raised over $3 million on overseas crowdfunding platforms [3] - The company has received multiple international awards, including BBC's "Best of CES" and the Red Dot Design Award [3] Financing and Future Plans - Recently, the company completed a new financing round exceeding 100 million RMB, led by Wu Zhong Jin Kong and Yuan He Tai Hu Wan, with continued investment from existing shareholder BlueRun Ventures [3] - 可以科技 plans to rebrand as Loona INC. by 2026 and implement a new strategy called "Natural Fusion Intelligence," transitioning AI from a tool-based intelligence to a natural companionship model [3]