Live Briefs 2026-08-18 · Full coverage of embodied AI
Agility CFO talks IPO prep and scaling with CFO Brew
Agility Robotics' CFO Michael Beer discussed with CFO Brew the challenges and strategies for scaling a humanoid robotics company already deployed in the field, including immediate IPO preparation.
FORT Robotics to Take Safety Stack Public via SPAC Merger
FORT Robotics, a safety tech provider for autonomous machines, announced plans to go public via a SPAC merger with Newbury Street II. The deal values the combined company at over $500 million and will fund expansion of its physical AI safety platform.
Perpetual Contracts Imply 300%+ Upside for Robot Maker Unitree's IPO
Crypto traders are betting on a big debut for Unitree Robotics, with perpetual contracts implying a valuation of about $40.5 billion, more than four times the $9 billion IPO valuation. The contracts traded around $100 on Hyperliquid ahead of the Shanghai listing.
Jiateng Robot Raises Strategic Funding to Strengthen Embodied Intelligence Chassis
Jiateng Robot, a leading supplier of industrial embodied intelligent mobile chassis, has completed a strategic funding round of tens of millions of yuan. Led by listed company Hertan, the investment will accelerate product development and market expansion in the embodied AI sector.
Mech-Mind Passes Hong Kong Listing Hearing as Overseas Revenue Tops 50%
Mech-Mind, a Chinese machine-vision and robotics company, has cleared the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing hearing. Its overseas revenue accounted for 50.3% of total revenue in 2025.
Unitree Tech to List on STAR Market Aug 19 Amid Robot Sector Rally
Unitree Technology announced its IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market for August 19, 2026. The robot sector saw a positive reaction, with actuator stocks rising and the Robot ETF recovering from an initial dip.
Unitree Shifts PR Strategy to Superhuman Feats Ahead of IPO
Unitree has shifted its public narrative from human-like performance to superhuman records, as evidenced by a recent video showcasing a robot jumping 2 meters and running at 12.66 m/s. This strategy aligns with the company's IPO timeline, leveraging low-cost, high-impact events to build national recognition and sustain media attention.
Jiateng Robotics Secures Tens of Millions in Strategic Funding
Jiateng Robotics has completed a strategic funding round worth tens of millions of yuan, led by listed company Hitek (002402.SZ), with participation from Daohu Fund and Jinmu Capital. The funds will support the company's expansion in logistics robotics.
Jiateng Robotics Secures Tens of Millions in Strategic Funding
Jiateng Robotics, a core supplier of industrial embodied intelligent mobile chassis, has completed a strategic funding round of tens of millions of yuan, led by H&T with participation from Daohe Fund and Jinmu Capital.
Shangwei Reports Revenue Growth but Stagnant Profits After Zhiyuan Takeover
Shangwei New Materials' first half-year report after Zhiyuan Robot's takeover shows revenue growth but stagnant profits, while its robotics business still has no revenue. The stock rebounded after an initial dip on the report's release.
Gravis Robotics Secures $200M Series A for Autonomous Construction
Gravis Robotics raised $200M in Series A funding led by SoftBank, the largest in construction robotics. The Zurich-based company retrofits excavators with autonomous kits to improve productivity and safety.
Unitree Robotics to List on STAR Market on August 19, 2026
Unitree Robotics will list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market on August 19, 2026, the company announced.
Silin Zhiqu Plans Up to 1.8B Yuan Raise for Smart Manufacturing Base
Silin Zhiqu announced plans to raise up to 1.8 billion yuan via private placement to fund a smart manufacturing base for auto and robot components, plus working capital.
MIFeng Technology Raises Hundreds of Millions in Funding Led by China Telecom
MIFeng Technology, a one-stop physical AI data service provider, has raised hundreds of millions of yuan in a new funding round led by China Telecom. The capital will be used to build embodied intelligence data infrastructure and expand its MEgo series production.
Faraday Future's Jia Yueting Explores Robot Unit Independent Financing and IPO
Faraday Future founder Jia Yueting announced that FF Robotics has entered a phase of rapid revenue growth and is exploring independent financing and a potential IPO.