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iRobot Introduces Roomba Combo® 10 Max Robot + AutoWash™ Dock – Its Best-Cleaning, Most Intelligent and Independent Robot Vacuum and Mop Yet
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iRobot’s first AutoWash™ Dock adds automatic mop pad washing and self-cleaning for a more hands-free customer experience
Powered by iRobot OS Intelligence, new Enhanced Dirt Detect™Technology recognizes and cleans the dirtiest areas even more
BEDFORD, Mass., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today introduced its most advanced robot vacuum and mop, the Roomba Combo® 10 Max Robot + AutoWash™ Dock. The newly designed 2-in-1 Roomba Combo 10 Max brings independent cleaning to a new level with iRobot’s first multifunction AutoWash Dock and added intelligence. Engineered to powerfully vacuum and mop multiple floor types, the Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock automatically refills and recharges the robot, washes and dries its mopping pad, empties debris and self-cleans so customers can worry less about maintaining their robot while keeping their floors immaculate. Powered by iRobot OS, the Roomba Combo 10 Max features new Enhanced Dirt Detect™ Technology, which allows it to recognize large concentrations of dirt and debris up to 8x more frequently1 and clean even more in those areas like a person would. It will also be the first robot floor cleaner from iRobot to be compliant with the Matter smart home protocol and compatible with the Apple Home ecosystem.
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“With the Roomba Combo 10 Max, iRobot is leveraging more than 20 years of floor cleaning innovation and expertise to bring customers our most powerful, independent and smartest robot yet,” said Barry Schliesmann, chief product officer at iRobot. “Combining unique and proven innovations like the Auto-Retract Mop, 4-Stage Cleaning System, Dual Multi-Surface Brushes and reliable object avoidance with the new AutoWash Dock, the Roomba Combo 10 Max provides customers with our most complete solution for effectively vacuuming and deep scrubbing multiple surfaces. With the addition of Enhanced Dirt Detect Technology and future compatibility with Matter, the Roomba Combo 10 Max is also our most intelligent robot and will allow customers to more easily integrate it within a smart home ecosystem.”
AutoWash Dock Does the Dirty Work for You
The stylish AutoWash Dock is crafted with premium antimicrobial materials and automatically empties dirt and debris into an enclosed bag, refills the mopping solution tank, and washes and dries the mop pad. The AutoWash Dock automatically cleans the dock after every pad wash to proactively prevent dirt and debris build-up. Customers can choose to run a manual self-clean cycle, and they are proactively reminded through the iRobot Home app when deeper cleaning or standard maintenance is needed. The AutoWash Dock handles dirt and debris emptying for up to 60 days and holds up to 7 days of water supply to wash the robot’s mopping pad and self-clean. Customers can even ask their Roomba Combo 10 Max to clean the mop pad after cleaning specific rooms, like bathrooms, so messes don’t get spread around the home.
An Expert in Dirt Elimination
The Roomba Combo 10 Max robot tackles dirt, pet fur and debris with precision. With its extraordinary dust and fiber pickup capabilities, it effortlessly banishes dirt from carpets, hard floors and even hard-to-reach corners. The 4-Stage Cleaning System features an Edge-Sweeping Brush for thorough corner cleaning, Dual Rubber Brushes that adjust to different floor types and avoid pet hair tangles, 100% stronger Power-Lifting Suction2 and deep-clean mopping. The robot cleans even deeper with Carpet Boost, automatically increasing suction power when it detects carpets. With SmartScrub, the Roomba Combo 10 Max mops back and forth with consistent pressure and 2x deeper scrubbing3 to eliminate stubborn messes like coffee and grime.
The Roomba Combo 10 Max seamlessly transitions from vacuuming carpet to mopping floors, and customers can rest easy knowing that their carpets will stay dry with D.R.I (Dry Rug Intelligence), only from iRobot. Unlike other 2-in-1s, the Roomba Combo 10 Max employs its durable metal Auto-Retract Mopping System when it detects carpet, lifting its mop pad to the top of the robot to keep even high-pile carpets fresh and dry. On hard floors, it vacuums and mops at the same time, keeping them shiny clean every single day.
Intelligence to Clean Like You Clean
Many of iRobot’s products have had the ability to detect large quantities of dirt and debris using various sensors – and clean more in those areas like a customer would. With new Enhanced Dirt Detect Technology, the Roomba Combo 10 Max also uses its camera to visually pinpoint dirt on the floor, so it now recognizes the dirtiest areas up to 8x more frequently1 and keeps a cleaner home by making multiple passes in those areas.
Powered by iRobot OS and PrecisionVision Navigation, and leveraging robust machine learning capabilities, the Roomba Combo 10 Max creates a complete smart map of the home 7x faster4 and automatically labels each room type so customers can quickly and easily create routines for their robot to clean wherever they want after just one run. Dirt Detective lets the Roomba Combo 10 Max analyze past cleaning information to predict the cleanliness of each room and unlock intelligence for room prioritization, cleaning settings and even knowing when it is time to wash the mop pad. Customers can also pair their robot with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices5 to tell it where to clean using only their voice.
With its advanced navigation and object detection capabilities, the Roomba Combo 10 Max navigates under and around furniture, avoiding obstacles like stairs, cords, socks, shoes and more. This lets customers pick up less daily clutter before the robot cleans and gives them peace of mind the robot will complete its job without interruption. It also includes iRobot’s Pet Owner Official Promise (P.O.O.P.) – it will steer clear of pet accidents, or iRobot will replace it for free.6
Matter-Enabled and Apple Home Compatible for a Seamless Smart Home
The Roomba Combo 10 Max will be Matter-enabled in Q4 2024 and compatible with the Apple Home ecosystem. As a leader in consumer robots, iRobot has been working with smart home industry players to define and implement the robot vacuum cleaner (RVC) standard for Matter. Matter is built around a shared belief that smart home devices should be secure, reliable and seamless to use. It will enable communication across smart home devices, mobile app and cloud services.
iRobot Commitment to Customer Data, Privacy and Security
iRobot products and iRobot OS are backed by the company’s commitment to customer privacy and data security. The company uses the highest standards of data encryption to make sure customer data stays private and secure. Customer data is only used to improve their experience and their robot’s performance. Customers may update their settings in the app at any time, empowering them to determine what information iRobot may access. iRobot does not, and will not, sell customer data.
Pricing & Availability:
North America:
The Roomba Combo 10 Max is available for pre-sale now in the U.S. and Canada on iRobot.com, with shipments beginning in August. It will also be available at select retailers for pre-sale beginning in August. Pricing starts at $1399.
Rest of World:
The Roomba Combo 10 Max is also available for pre-sale in Europe, with availability in other international markets in the coming months.
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Roomba® robot vacuum and Braava jet® robot mop photos, videos and information can be found at: http://media.irobot.com/media-kits.
1 Compared to previous Dirt Detect™ Technology
2 Compared to Roomba Combo i Series
3 Compared to standard vacuum & mop mode for coffee and grime
4 Compared to previous iRobot mapping technology
5 Works with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
6 Offer only valid in certain jurisdictions and for 1 year from purchase and covers replacement product only. Valid only for solid cat or dog waste. Additional terms and conditions apply – see https://www.irobot.com/legal/terms-and-conditions#promise for full details.
About iRobot Corp.
iRobot is a global consumer robot company that designs and builds thoughtful robots and intelligent home innovations that make life better. iRobot introduced the first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 50 million robots worldwide. iRobot’s product portfolio features technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and navigation. Working from this portfolio, iRobot engineers are building robots and smart home devices to help consumers make their homes easier to maintain and healthier places to live. For more information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.
For iRobot Investors
Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to iRobot Corporation’s expectations concerning new product availability and new product features, including features that expand product performance over time. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot, see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Deepfake AI Market to Grow at 47.93% CAGR Through 2031 Driven by Rising Synthetic Media and Fraud Detection Demand, Says Mordor Intelligence
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HYDERABAD, India, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mordor Intelligence has published a report on the deepfake AI market, providing a comprehensive assessment of market dynamics, technology trends, competitive landscape, and future opportunities. According to the study, the deepfake AI market was valued at USD 1.66 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 11.76 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 47.93% during the forecast period (2026–2031). The study highlights how advances in generative artificial intelligence, rising demand for synthetic media, increasing deepfake-enabled financial fraud, and growing investments in detection technologies are accelerating the adoption of deepfake AI solutions across media and entertainment, banking, government, defense, and other industries.
According to industry analysis, rapid advancements in generative adversarial networks, transformer models, and multimodal artificial intelligence continue to accelerate deepfake AI market growth. Organizations are increasingly adopting deepfake artificial intelligence technologies for synthetic media creation, digital content personalization, identity verification, fraud prevention, and media authentication. At the same time, growing regulatory scrutiny and the availability of cloud-based AI services are lowering technology barriers while encouraging enterprises to invest in detection, governance, and digital forensics capabilities.
Deepfake AI Market Trends Driving Synthetic Media and Digital Authentication
Generative AI Advancements Expand Deepfake Artificial Intelligence Applications
According to industry analysis, rapid advances in generative adversarial networks are improving the quality, resolution, and coherence of synthetic media. Cloud-based AI services are making sophisticated deepfake capabilities more accessible to organizations that previously lacked the computing infrastructure required for high-resolution generation. These developments are expanding applications across film, gaming, advertising, marketing, and other creative industries while simultaneously increasing demand for technologies capable of identifying increasingly realistic synthetic content.
Financial Fraud Concerns Accelerate Deepfake Detection Adoption
Market estimates indicate that rising deepfake-enabled financial fraud is encouraging banks and financial institutions to strengthen identity verification and authentication workflows. Multimodal detection technologies are gaining importance across customer onboarding, contact centers, mobile banking, and eKYC processes as organizations seek to identify manipulated voice, video, and image content. The growing use of deepfake artificial intelligence for both content generation and fraud prevention is creating opportunities for technology providers across financial services, government, and cybersecurity applications.
Cloud Deployment Expands Access to Deepfake AI Technology
Organizations are increasingly adopting cloud-based deepfake AI solutions because they provide scalable computing resources, managed infrastructure, and flexible deployment models. The growing availability of cloud-based APIs is also lowering entry barriers for mid-sized organizations and creative businesses seeking to integrate deepfake artificial intelligence into existing workflows.
Ashish Gautam, Senior Research Manager, Mordor Intelligence says, “Organizations and technology providers evaluating opportunities in the deepfake AI market need research that clearly separates the expanding applications of synthetic media from the growing requirements for detection, authentication, and responsible AI governance. Mordor Intelligence combines extensive primary research with rigorous secondary analysis to provide balanced, evidence-based insights that support informed business decisions across rapidly evolving artificial intelligence markets.”
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Geographic Analysis of the Deepfake AI Market
North America continues to lead the deepfake AI market, supported by established artificial intelligence ecosystems, enterprise adoption across entertainment and financial services, government investment, and growing demand for digital authentication. Continued investment in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud technologies is expected to support further market development. The United States remains a major market for both synthetic-media applications and deepfake detection solutions.
Asia Pacific is expected to experience strong growth in the deepfake artificial intelligence market, supported by government-backed AI investments, expanding digital infrastructure, increasing adoption of edge computing, and a growing ecosystem of deepfake technology providers. China, India, Japan, South Korea, and other technology-focused economies are creating opportunities for synthetic-media generation, detection, authentication, and responsible AI applications.
Table of Contents (Partial) – Deepfake AI Market
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the StudyRESEARCH METHODOLOGYEXECUTIVE SUMMARYMARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Rapid Advancements in Generative Adversarial Networks
4.2.2 Rising Demand for Personalized Synthetic Media in Marketing and Entertainment
4.2.3 Surge in Deepfake-Enabled Financial Fraud Driving Investment in Detection Solutions
4.2.4 Government Procurement of Deepfake Detection for Defense and Law-Enforcement Operations
4.2.5 Integration of Multimodal Deepfake Forensics into eKYC Pipelines
4.2.6 Availability of Large Open-Source Multimodal Deepfake Datasets
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Regulatory Uncertainty and Fragmented Legal Frameworks
4.3.2 High Computational Costs for Real-Time High-Resolution Deepfake Generation and Detection
4.3.3 Erosion of Consumer Trust Reducing Monetization of Synthetic Media Platforms
4.3.4 Shortage of Diverse Training Data Causing Detection BiasMARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)
5.1 By Offering
5.1.1 Software
5.1.2 Services
5.2 By Technology
5.2.1 Generative Adversarial Networks
5.2.2 Transformer Models
5.2.3 Autoencoders
5.2.4 Other Technologies
5.3 By Application
5.3.1 Media and Entertainment
5.3.2 Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
5.3.3 Government and Defense
5.3.4 Healthcare and Life Sciences
5.3.5 Advertising and Marketing
5.4 By Deployment Mode
5.4.1 Cloud
5.4.2 On-Premises
5.5 By Geography
5.5.1 North America
5.5.2 South America
5.5.3 Europe
5.5.4 Asia Pacific
5.5.5 Middle East
5.5.6 AfricaCOMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 Synthesia Limited
6.4.2 D-ID Ltd.
6.4.3 Sentinel Labs OU
6.4.4 Reality Defender Inc.
6.4.5 Reface AI Ltd.
6.4.6 Microsoft Corp.
6.4.7 Google LLC
6.4.8 Amazon Web Services Inc.
6.4.9 NVIDIA Corporation
6.4.10 and moreMARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment
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MFour Adds Google Gemini to Its AI Conversation Data, Now Capturing 2.35 Million Consumer Conversations Every 30 Days
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MFour links each AI conversation to what the same consumer does next, online and in stores, for full journey intelligence.
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MFour Data Research, Inc., provider of the largest mobile-app consumer panel in the U.S. and the only platform connecting surveys and behaviors for full journey intelligence from ChatGPT to checkout, has added Google Gemini. With Gemini joining ChatGPT, MFour now collects 2.35 million unique AI conversations every 30 days, containing 10.1 million consumer-generated messages.
Brands and agencies can access this dataset of real human prompts and responses in two ways: by licensing it directly or by asking DANI™, MFour’s AI-powered analyst, to produce boardroom-ready reports at whatever depth the research requires. DANI can run autonomously for hours, sifting through billions of signals to surface the insights that matter and recommend next steps, taking researchers from question to outcome with a single prompt.
To uncover the motivations behind the behavior, DANI can even survey the same consumers who contributed the data, connecting what consumers do with why they do it in a single workflow.
Each LLM conversation is linked to the same consumer’s demographics, web browsing, app usage, GPS-verified store visits, purchases and survey responses. This gives brands a fuller view of how consumers research products and make decisions, including what they do before and after asking AI for advice.
The Gemini data is captured at the account level, covering conversations in the Gemini app on any mobile device as well as in any desktop browser.
“AI is changing where brands win or lose consideration. If you can’t see those conversations, you’re missing a critical part of the buying decision,” said Chris St. Hilaire, CEO of MFour Data Research. “Adding Gemini expands that visibility beyond ChatGPT, revealing how consumers interact with AI and what they do next online or in-store.”
All of this data comes from MFour’s first-party panel, whose members opt in to share behavioral data across the entire path to purchase. Under MFour’s ethical, fair-trade practices, panelists are compensated both for sharing their data and for taking surveys.
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MFour Data Research, founded in 2011, provides validated, opt-in consumer behavior and survey data powered by its Surveys On The Go® app and Fair Trade Data® model. The company’s 14M+ consumer panel generates nine deterministic data streams — AI conversations across ChatGPT and Gemini, location, app usage, web browsing, receipts, demographics, attitudes, survey responses and behavior-triggered surveys — all connected to a single identity.
Through MFour Studio™, organizations can access these behavioral and survey signals to understand consumer journeys and measure outcomes, with DANI™ (Data Analytics Navigation Instructor), MFour’s AI assistant, providing on-demand analysis across 4 billion monthly buyer signals. MFour is trusted by Samsung, Google, Amazon Ads, Microsoft, Hulu, Keurig Dr Pepper, Papa Johns and hundreds of other global brands.
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Astribot Reaches RMB 15 Billion Valuation After Four Funding Rounds, Highlights Scaling Deliveries and Profitability at Hong Kong FinTech Week
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HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alex Fang, Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of Astribot, an embodied AI company, attended the China-Global Innovation Forum during Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, alongside industry and investment representatives from Kinetix AI, KEENON Robotics and Yunqi Partners. Under the theme “From Components to Systems: Identifying the Primary Bottleneck in Robotics Industrialization,” they jointly explored the core bottlenecks in robotics industrialization, pathways to large-scale deployment, and sustainable business models.
As AI moves beyond the digital world into physical environments, the embodied AI industry is reaching a pivotal stage in its transition from technological demonstrations to commercial deployment at scale. The industry’s next test is whether robotics companies can deliver products consistently in volume, secure repeat business and balance heavy research and development spending with commercial returns.
At the forum, Fang said Astribot has prioritized product development and commercialization since its founding. The company has moved through successive stages of technological demonstrations, small-batch manufacturing and repeat orders, while making progress on hardware gross margins for certain products. Looking ahead, Astribot will focus on scaling its operations, improving cost efficiency, strengthening delivery capabilities and accelerating technological development.
Thousand-Unit Orders Across Multiple Applications Put Commercial Viability to the Test
According to Fang, Astribot has secured multiple repeat orders from developer and commercial service customers since beginning mass production in 2025. Delivery volumes for certain customers have also grown steadily in specific applications. Meanwhile, the company is exploring paid software offerings as a way to generate additional revenue beyond hardware sales.
Fang noted that higher delivery volumes could help the company reduce supply chain costs, improve manufacturing consistency and better manage after-sales expenses. Applying the same underlying technologies across different use cases could also support stronger gross margins.
From the outset, Astribot has sought to position robots as a gateway to Physical AI. By developing its robotic hardware, operating system and AI models together, the company aims to make it easier for users and developers to build a wider range of applications. As deployments expand, Astribot plans to draw on operational data and experience from real-world settings to refine its products and AI models, laying the groundwork for broader adoption.
Astribot previously disclosed that its flagship S-series robots began securing orders at the thousand-unit scale in September 2025. Shipments of its next-generation T1 humanoid robot began in June 2026, with prices starting at RMB 89,900. The company has also stated that its S and T series have a combined production capacity of around 10,000 units, providing a manufacturing base for further expansion.
Astribot’s products are already being used across retail, tourism and cultural services, industrial operations, research and education. Its in-house-developed Robot MART has been rolled out in six Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, since November 2025, as the company tests the operational and commercial viability of robot-powered retail services. Astribot is also working with partners including Jinma Rides, SEER Robotics and ThunderSoft to bring its technologies into commercial and industrial environments.
Beyond commercial services, Astribot is building a developer ecosystem around standardized robotic platforms, skill modules and development tools. These resources are designed to help research institutions and AI companies deploy models and develop new applications. Fang explained that, particularly in industrial settings, Astribot focuses on supplying the underlying platforms and technical capabilities, while partners customize the platforms and deploy them for specific applications. This approach allows partners to develop their own applications and create opportunities for value-added services.
Beyond Cable-Driven Robotics: Building a Competitive Edge Through a Full-Stack AI Architecture
Astribot describes itself as the world’s first company to have achieved mass production of cable-driven AI robots. Its approach uses flexible cables to transmit mechanical power, with cost efficiency and reliability among the key advantages the company attributes to the technology.
Fang explained that Astribot’s choice of cable-driven robotics was guided by the requirements of AI. The company considered several factors, including the ability to capture feedback from interactions with the physical environment, safety during human-robot contact and the cost of hardware.
For robots to become a practical gateway to Physical AI, Fang said, the hardware must be both affordable and easy to use. The operating platform must allow users to control and train robots with relative ease, while the AI models must be capable of handling a diverse range of tasks. Together, these capabilities would enable software and applications to generate greater value over time.
Addressing cost and durability, Fang said cable-driven systems can reduce reliance on components such as gear reducers. He estimated that Astribot’s current robot production costs could be roughly one-third of those of industry peers. On reliability, Fang said third-party service-life testing had indicated that the company’s robots could operate reliably for more than six years, while after-sales expenses for products already delivered have remained relatively low.
This AI-first approach underpins Astribot’s broader research and development strategy. Guided by its “Design for AI” philosophy, the company has built an integrated, full-stack architecture combining three core elements: its Lumo embodied foundation model, Astribot OS, and a cable-driven robotic body.
By integrating AI models, an embodied operating system and physical hardware, the architecture creates a continuous feedback loop between the robot, real-world data and AI models.
Each layer serves a distinct function. The cable-driven robotic body enables flexible, precise physical manipulation. The Lumo foundation model supports environmental understanding, task reasoning and action generation. Astribot OS brings these capabilities together into applications that users and developers can access and deploy.
Astribot expanded its AI capabilities in July 2026 with the introduction of Lumo-2, its embodied foundation model. This was followed in September by SmoothRL, an online reinforcement learning framework designed to help robots refine their behavior as they perform tasks and adapt more effectively to changes in real-world environments.
Fresh Funding Supports Astribot’s Next Stage of Commercial Expansion
As Astribot scales product deliveries and expands commercial applications, it is stepping up investment in research and development, talent acquisition and manufacturing capacity.
In October 2026, Astribot completed a new RMB 1 billion funding round, bringing its valuation to RMB 15 billion. The financing marked Astribot’s fourth funding round since March 2026, providing additional capital to support technological innovation and the expansion of its commercial operations.
The round was led by Shenzhen Toposcend Capital, an affiliate of Shenzhen Investment Holdings, with participation from Hongtai Aplus, the Guanghua Sunshine-managed Ninghai Xingtaihe Fund, Soliton Capital and other investors. Existing investor Xianmu also participated in the round.
The proceeds are intended primarily for further AI model development, recruitment, commercial deployment and manufacturing capacity expansion, supporting the company’s efforts to strengthen product development and deliver at scale.
Astribot’s participation in Hong Kong FinTech Week also provided a platform for dialogue with international technology companies, investors and other industry stakeholders. This year’s event highlights three engines of growth — Finance+, AI+ and Global Expansion — bringing together businesses and investment institutions from markets around the world.
With its international financial networks and strong cross-border business connections, Hong Kong offers Chinese technology companies a gateway to global resources and opportunities to develop partnerships in overseas markets.
Looking ahead, Astribot plans to continue pursuing commercialization through two complementary paths: commercial services and its developer ecosystem.
Fang said the company aims to further increase product deliveries in 2027 while exploring the introduction of AI robots designed for individual consumers, gradually expanding into household applications.
As Astribot’s robots enter more real-world environments, the company intends to improve their manipulation and human-robot interaction capabilities further, supporting the broader transition of embodied AI from specialized applications into everyday life.
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