Core Insights - Neolix, a leading player in the unmanned logistics vehicle sector, announced the completion of over $600 million in Series D financing, marking the largest private equity financing in China's autonomous driving sector to date [1][2] - The funding round was led by Stone Venture and included participation from several prominent investors, indicating strong confidence in Neolix's growth potential [1] - Neolix aims to utilize the funds for algorithm and technology development, expanding product offerings for various commercial scenarios, and enhancing service networks to improve user experience [1] Company Developments - Since its establishment in 2018, Neolix has achieved significant milestones, including the delivery of over 10,000 L4 autonomous vehicles, making it the first company globally to reach this milestone [2] - Neolix has also delivered over 2,000 vehicles in a single month, becoming the first autonomous driving company to achieve this feat [2] - The company has deployed over 1,200 vehicles in Qingdao, contributing to the city becoming the one with the highest number of unmanned vehicles globally [2] - Neolix's L4 autonomous driving mileage has surpassed 50 million kilometers, maintaining a leading position in the industry [2] Technological Advancements - Neolix has begun commercial delivery of its self-developed L4-level mapless autonomous driving technology, becoming the first in the unmanned delivery sector to do so [3] - The company has developed a foundational model called "Neolix-VA," which integrates visual and action capabilities, allowing its RoboVan fleet to navigate complex traffic environments efficiently [3] - The mapless technology reduces reliance on high-precision maps, saving over 90% in related costs and significantly lowering hardware expenses [3] Industry Outlook - Industry experts believe that Neolix's mapless technology will drive the RoboVan sector from a "map-dependent" model to one based on "autonomous perception," leading to high-quality development in the industry [4] - Neolix has made significant strides in international markets, including obtaining the first RoboVan license in the UAE and forming strategic partnerships in Japan and South Korea [4] - The unmanned delivery vehicle market is expected to experience explosive growth, with projections indicating sales exceeding 30,000 units by 2025 [5] - The overall market for urban logistics in China is estimated to exceed 3 trillion yuan, with the potential for unmanned delivery vehicles to enhance operational efficiency significantly [5]

据悉，目前新石器已累计交付L4自动驾驶车辆超1万台车，成为全球第一家破万台的L4级车队；单月交 付车辆突破2000台，成为全球首家单月突破2000台的自动驾驶公司；在青岛市部署车辆突破1200台，协 助其成为全球无人驾驶车辆最多的城市；X3和X6车型累计交付数均突破4000台，成为行业中唯一实现 多爆款（大规模交付SKU）批量交付的公司。（文猛） 责任编辑：江钰涵 新石器创始人兼CEO余恩源表示，本轮融资将帮助夯实提升新石器在无人城配领域的技术实力和市场竞 争力，进一步加速无人车规模化商业应用的步伐，以满足持续增长的国内外城配市场的旺盛需求。"我 们坚信无人配送是未来城市物流的关键一环，新石器将持续打造这支蚂蚁雄兵，继续深耕视觉算法和调 度引擎，为客户提供安全高效的无人驾驶解决方案。目标是用无人驾驶赋能更广泛的城配场景，让无人 车成为新一代城配生产力工具，推动城配物流行业提升效率和数字化升级。" 新浪科技讯 10月23日下午消息，L4级无人城配解决方案提供商——新石器公司（Neolix）今日宣布完 成逾6亿美元D轮融资，本轮融资由阿联酋磊石资本（Stone Venture）领投，并由高成投资、信宸资本 （中信 ...