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AI² Robotics has raised over 1 billion yuan ($144 million) in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at over 10 billion yuan. Investors include Baidu Inc. and CRRC Corp. The funding indicates rising interest in China's embodied artificial intelligence sector, as companies aim for commercialization and public listings.

AI² Robotics' AlphaBot 2 serves multiple industries, performing tasks like sorting and labeling. This funding follows significant investments in the robotics sector, with competitors like Galaxea AI and LimX Dynamics also securing over 1 billion yuan each in 2025. The trend suggests a potential shift towards public markets, with several firms pursuing IPOs in Hong Kong and China's A-share market.