Booster Robotics, a trailblazer in the field of humanoid robots, has successfully secured a multi-million RMB Pre-A round of funding. The investment was spearheaded by Source Code Capital, with significant participation from Tsinghua Innovation Ventures and GreenHarbor Investment. This fresh infusion of capital will be strategically allocated towards small-scale production, expanding market reach, acquiring top talent, and fueling ongoing research and development efforts.
Founded in 2023, Booster Robotics is dedicated to providing stable humanoid robots and efficient development tools for developers worldwide. The company's mission is to drive a productivity revolution by collaborating closely with global developers.
In a recent product demonstration, Booster Robotics showcased the impressive capabilities of their humanoid robot, BR002. The robot demonstrated its ability to transition from a prone position to standing by folding its legs backward, similar to the renowned Atlas robot from Boston Dynamics. This complex motion control algorithm highlights the advanced mobility of BR002, which can perform both lateral and vertical splits and boasts joints capable of 360° rotation.
Cheng Hao, the founder of Booster Robotics and a Tsinghua University alumnus with extensive robotics research experience, emphasized the company's strategic focus. In the early stages, the priority was developing the "small brain" and hardware body of the humanoid robots. Moving forward, the goal is to achieve mass production, establish a viable business model, and enhance the robot's operating system and computational unit. Cheng envisions future robots equipped with their own SoC chip and corresponding development tools, enabling secondary development by other developers.
Currently, Booster Robotics is making significant strides in the market with their "small brain" and hardware body. The barriers to entry for humanoid motion control products are notably high, involving intricate physical and mathematical principles, complex algorithms, and advanced software engineering challenges.
Looking ahead, Booster Robotics plans to officially launch its humanoid robot product featuring a motion control algorithm development platform later this year. This launch will mark the beginning of small-scale production and sales, propelling the company towards its ambitious goals.
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