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Westlake Robotics secures nearly 100 million yuan in Series A funding led by Haiyuan Capital. The capital will focus on developing large model robotics and building a talent base for embodied intelligence.

PRIVATEAug 13, 2026about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

¥100 Million

Round Type

Series A

Hangzhou CityBiotechnologyArtificial IntelligenceRobotics

Investors

Haiyuan Capital

Description

Westlake Robotics has closed a nearly 100 million yuan Series A round, led by Haiyuan Capital. The funding will target the development of a unified whole-body large model for humanoid robots. The company plans to build a talent base for embodied intelligence, aiming for advancements in the field. This is part of their ongoing efforts to commercialize artificial intelligence and robotics research from Westlake University.

Company Information

Company

Westlake Robotics

Location

Hangzhou City, Zhejiang, China

About

Westlake Robotics is the first commercialization project stemming from Westlake University’s independent research in artificial intelligence and robotics. The company specializes in humanoid robot technology, focusing on a 'general brain' system that incorporates advanced motion control and collaborative intelligence. Its products include the Westlake o1 humanoid robot, designed for a variety of complex real-world tasks and operations. Westlake Robotics aims to enhance industrial capabilities and promote the deployment of humanoid robots in high-risk environments.

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