Delta Intelligence Secures Nearly 500 Million Yuan in Angel++ Funding for Humanoid Robot Models
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Delta Intelligence, a company focused on humanoid robot foundation models, has completed nearly 500 million yuan in Angel++ funding. This round of investment includes several listed companies and leading financial institutions, aimed at enhancing the iteration of humanoid robot models and accelerating the mass production of self-developed data collection devices.
The significance of this funding lies in Delta Intelligence's commitment to advancing humanoid robotics technology for real-world applications in industrial and domestic settings. Founded in January 2026 by a team of UCLA PhD graduates, the company aims to develop humanoid foundation models that enable full-body coordinated operations, pushing the boundaries of physical artificial general intelligence.
Looking ahead, Delta Intelligence plans to leverage this funding to expand its core R&D team and enhance its data collection capabilities. The company has established collaborations with leading humanoid robot manufacturers to ensure rapid deployment and adaptability of its models across various hardware platforms. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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UCLA博士团队创业做人形机器人基础模型，拿下近5亿元天使++轮融资｜硬氪首发
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