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Shenhai Zhiren Secures 500 Million Yuan Funding, Launches SEAgent 1.0 Underwater Robot
Original from PanDaily.com: BYD-Backed Deep-Sea Robot Maker Shenhai Zhiren Raises 500 Million Yuan, Debuts Underwater Agent Model SEAgent 1.0

Shenhai Zhiren Secures 500 Million Yuan Funding, Launches SEAgent 1.0 Underwater Robot

Shenhai Zhiren, a Guangzhou-based deep-sea robotics company, has successfully raised 500 million yuan in a Series A funding round. New investors include GGV Capital and a fund backed by TotalEnergies, while existing investors such as BYD and Lightspeed China also participated in the round.

This funding is significant as it will support the development of Shenhai Zhiren's innovative underwater robotics, including the newly launched SEAgent 1.0 model. The company’s Phoenix 600 cable-burial robot, capable of operating at depths of 3,000 meters, has already secured a 100 million yuan order from a telecommunications group in the UAE.

Looking ahead, the focus will be on the deployment of the SEAgent 1.0 and the continued expansion of Shenhai Zhiren's capabilities in deep-sea robotics. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.

Editor's Note

The recent funding round for Shenhai Zhiren highlights the growing interest in deep-sea robotics, particularly as industries seek advanced solutions for underwater operations. The involvement of prominent investors indicates confidence in the company's technology and market potential, which could reshape underwater infrastructure projects.

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