Ex-Huawei engineer's Gewu Tongzhi closes ~RMB 100M angel round

Hangzhou-based Gewu Tongzhi has closed an angel round of nearly RMB 100 million for its dexterous-manipulation robot AI, TechNode reported. Founder and CEO Cai Jia previously worked at Huawei's research laboratories and automotive business, participating in the development of its ADS driving systems.

The company "develops AI for dexterous robotic manipulation, combining world models with learning from physical interactions," and is working with customers in textiles, optical modules and automotive components on proof-of-concept projects, with its first delivery expected by the end of 2026.

Backers are Hongfu Asset Management, Peak Investment, Hangzhou Capital and Hangzhou Talent Group. Capital will support model training, hardware development, recruitment and real-world data collection. The deal lands inside a steady flow of China robotics coverage we've been logging out of the Yangtze Delta this quarter. The article names no customer, contract value or team size.