TigerX Completes Angel Round Funding to Develop Robot Brains with Physical AI Technology
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On July 2, TigerX was registered in Yuhang, Hangzhou, and announced the completion of several million yuan in angel round financing 106 days later, backed by PwC Capital and Hengze Capital. The company focuses on developing Physical AI and embodied intelligence technologies, primarily creating advanced robotic brains. Their technology system is built around Physical Interaction Intelligence (PII) and the TigerMind multi-sensory cognitive world model, enabling robots to operate in extreme environments like underground tunnels where visibility is limited.
This funding round will primarily support the development of core technologies such as the TigerMind model, edge intelligence, and industrial-grade embodied intelligence systems, while also advancing joint validation with industry partners in real-world scenarios. This announcement marks TigerX's first public appearance, revealing the names of its founders. Founder Hou Dibo, a professor at Zhejiang University, has a strong background in pipeline robotics and non-destructive testing, with significant research contributions over two decades.
TigerX's co-founder Lin Feng, a former Alibaba executive, transitioned from DingTalk to focus on AI hardware, and within a year became a co-founder at TigerX. The core R&D team comprises experts from prestigious institutions and companies, including Zhejiang University and Tsinghua University. The total financing for embodied intelligence companies in Yuhang has exceeded 10 billion yuan this year, surpassing the total of the previous three years, indicating a growing market for this technology.
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