Galaxea AI

Xinghaitu Artificial Intelligence Technology, operating as Galaxea AI, is a developer of embodied intelligent robots headquartered in Suzhou, China. The company was founded in September 2023 by a team that includes CEO Gao Jiyang and co-founders Zhao Hang and Xu Huazhe. The founding team possesses deep expertise in artificial intelligence, with three of the four founders being alumni of Tsinghua University. CEO Gao Jiyang, a graduate of Tsinghua's Department of Electronic Engineering, holds a Ph.D. in computer vision from the University of Southern California and has prior experience at Waymo and Momenta. Co-founders Zhao Hang and Xu Huazhe are both assistant professors at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University. Zhao Hang is an MIT graduate whose research focuses on multi-modal machine learning and autonomous driving, while Xu Huazhe earned his Ph.D. from Berkeley AI Research and leads the Tsinghua Embodied AI Lab.

Galaxea AI focuses on the principle of "embodied intelligence," which involves the deep integration of AI algorithms with physical robotic systems. The company's business model is centered on the full-stack, in-house development of its products, from core modules and robot bodies to the end-to-end AI models and scenario-based solutions. This strategy of co-developing the AI "brain" and the robotic "body" allows the company to create tailored solutions for specific demands. Revenue is generated through the sale of its robotic products and solutions to a diverse client base that includes large technology firms, startups, universities, and research institutions for purposes like algorithm development, data collection, and scenario implementation.

The company's product line includes both robotic arms and humanoid robots. In May 2024, Galaxea AI launched its A1 robotic arm, designed for light industrial tasks such as sorting and assembly. Later, in October, it introduced the R1, a full-size bipedal humanoid robot equipped with advanced sensors and a high-performance computing platform. By January 2025, the R1 series was expanded into three versions—Pro, Standard, and Lite—to cater to both research and industrial applications. The company has also developed the EFM-1, a dual-system model for embodied intelligence that combines visual language and action models for decision-making. Since its inception, the company has secured significant funding, accumulating over 1.5 billion yuan (approximately $210 million USD) through multiple financing rounds with backing from prominent investors like Ant Group, Meituan, Hillhouse Capital, and IDG Capital.

Keywords: embodied intelligence, robotics, artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, computer vision, autonomous systems, robotic arm, machine learning, multi-modal learning, AI algorithms, advanced manufacturing, automation, full-stack robotics, industrial AI, AI research, Suzhou startup, Tsinghua University, autonomous design, deep learning, scenario-based solutions