Roboter: Tencent und Alibaba investieren in Xpeng-Robotersparte
In Deutschland ist Xpeng vor allem für seine Elektroautos bekannt. Dabei wird auch die Robotersparte des chinesischen Konzerns nun mit Milliarden bewertet – dank neuer Geldgeber.
Beijing - Chinese automobile manufacturer Xpeng's robotics division has raised over $900 million in its first funding round, valuing the division at more than $6.3 billion, the company announced on Monday. Led by IDG Capital and supported by strategic investors Tencent and Alibaba, this round of financing represents a new record for a single private funding in China's physical artificial intelligence (AI) sector.
The funds will be used for the development of hardware and software, training of AI models, and the establishment of facilities for mass production. Additionally, global expansion is planned. Xpeng aims to commence the mass production of its humanoid robot "Xpeng IRON" by the end of the year, initially deploying it in its own retail stores and factory grounds. Commercial sales and delivery in China, as well as in foreign markets, are scheduled for 2027.
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