Robotics Companies Raise $150M to Expand Humanoid Robot Deployment
A Major Boost for Humanoid Innovation
Chinese robotics firm Galbot (Galaxy General Robot Co.) has secured over US$150 million in a recent funding round led by CATL Capital and Puquan Capital, bringing its total investment to around $335 million. This makes it one of the largest early-stage investments in China’s humanoid robotics space. The fresh capital marks a significant step toward industrial-scale deployment of embodied AI robots.
Advancing Real‑World Applications
Since unveiling its flagship G1 semi-humanoid robot in March—including bipedal movement, dual arms, and a wheeled base—Galbot has focused on sectors like smart retail and industrial automation. The company also launched GraspVLA, an AI model enabling robots to adapt to novel physical tasks without explicit training. The latest round aims to scale these innovations and roll out the G1 more widely.
From Prototype to Production
Galbot’s vision extends beyond prototypes: it’s targeting full automation in spaces like unmanned retail stores and factory floors. With partnerships involving Bosch and backing from China’s robotics industry funds, Galbot is accelerating embodied AI commercialisation. Their goal: produce robots capable of replacing multiple labour shifts, pushing humanoid robotics past demo stages into everyday deployment.
