
Galaxea AI, whose full name is Galaxea (Beijing) Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd., was founded in September 2023.
The company focuses on developing embodied intelligent robots based on a "one brain, multiple forms" architecture, with core business spanning embodied foundation models (EFM) and spatial intelligence engines (RSR).
Galaxea AI is the only embodied intelligence company in China that possesses both top-tier models and top-tier robotic hardware.
Its products include the full-size wheeled humanoid robot R1 series (26 degrees of freedom, 10 kg maximum payload) and its first bipedal humanoid robot, Kengo.
These products primarily target smart manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, cross-border e-commerce, and home-use scenarios.
The company has completed multiple funding rounds, with investors including Ant Group, Hillhouse Ventures, and IDG Capital.
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