Chen Yonghai Joins Zhongqing as COO After Leaving Xiaopeng Motors
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Chen Yonghai, former Vice President of Product at Xiaopeng Motors, has officially joined Zhongqing Robotics as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chairman and CEO Zhao Tongyang. Chen's career trajectory reflects a strong background in product management, having previously worked at UC and Amap, and led product development at Xiaopeng Motors.
His transition to Zhongqing comes after a brief period considering entrepreneurship in robotics. Founded in the second half of 2023 by Zhao Tongyang, Zhongqing has already secured $200 million in Series B funding, with a valuation exceeding 10 billion RMB. The company aims to produce humanoid robots at scale, with the first batch of T800 robots recently rolling off the production line in Zhengzhou.
The humanoid robotics industry is evolving rapidly, with a shift from custom production to mass manufacturing. Chen's expertise in product lifecycle management is crucial as the industry seeks to meet increasing demand. The collaboration with former Xiaopeng autonomous driving head Li Liyun as CTO positions Zhongqing to leverage automotive methodologies in addressing the unique challenges of robotics commercialization.
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