Unitree Founder Wang Xingxing Appointed Rotating Chair of Hangzhou Embodied Intelligence Alliance
Wang Xingxing, the founder and chairman of Unitree Robotics, a prominent humanoid robot manufacturer, has been appointed as the first rotating chair of the newly established Hangzhou Embodied Intelligence Industry Alliance. This significant appointment was officially announced during a city-wide mobilization conference focused on AI innovation, which took place on June 4 in Hangzhou. The new alliance operates under the guidance of the Hangzhou Development and Reform Commission and aims to capitalize on the city's strengths in embodied intelligence. Its primary objective is to create a collaborative platform that integrates efforts from government bodies, industry leaders, academic institutions, and research organizations to drive key technological breakthroughs in the sector. Unitree Robotics, founded in 2016 by Wang after his tenure at DJI, has emerged as a leading startup in China's robotics landscape. The company recently gained widespread national attention following the appearance of its humanoid robots on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Financially, Unitree has secured nine funding rounds and achieved a valuation of RMB 8 billion ($1.11 billion) after completing its Series C round in September 2024, highlighting its rapid growth and market significance.
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Unitree Founder Wang Xingxing Appointed Rotating Chair of Hangzhou Embodied Intelligence Alliance
Wang Xingxing, the founder and chairman of Unitree Robotics, a prominent humanoid robot manufacturer, has been appointed as the first rotating chair of the newly established Hangzhou Embodied Intelligence Industry Alliance. This significant appointment was officially announced during a city-wide mobilization conference focused on AI innovation, which took place on June 4 in Hangzhou. The new alliance operates under the guidance of the Hangzhou Development and Reform Commission and aims to capitalize on the city's strengths in embodied intelligence. Its primary objective is to create a collaborative platform that integrates efforts from government bodies, industry leaders, academic institutions, and research organizations to drive key technological breakthroughs in the sector. Unitree Robotics, founded in 2016 by Wang after his tenure at DJI, has emerged as a leading startup in China's robotics landscape. The company recently gained widespread national attention following the appearance of its humanoid robots on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Financially, Unitree has secured nine funding rounds and achieved a valuation of RMB 8 billion ($1.11 billion) after completing its Series C round in September 2024, highlighting its rapid growth and market significance.
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