Robbyant, Ant Group’s embodied AI unit, was set up in late 2024 and is reportedly seeking about 1.5 billion yuan (US$222 million) from external investors in its first funding round.

The unit said on August 3 that it is in talks with investors. Robbyant said it develops foundation models and software and hardware technologies for embodied AI, targeting robotic companions and caregivers for elder care, medical assistance, and household tasks.

It also highlighted some industrial pilot projects. A 2026 company release identified Zhu Xing as CEO.

Tighter internal computing budgets at Ant Group and rising investor interest in embodied AI reportedly pushed Robbyant to raise capital independently.

The move follows Ant Group’s 2024 restructuring of Ant International, OceanBase, and Ant Digital Technologies into units with separate boards, independent operating structures, and employee stock option plans while remaining subsidiaries.

🔗 Source: South China Morning Post

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