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Seahi Robotics

Defence · Suzhou Shi, China · Founded 2023

Shihang Intelligent Technology is a company specializing in marine robotics, focusing on the research, development, production, and sales of autonomous underwater and surface vehicles. The company's product line addresses various applications, including intelligent ship cleaning, smart water management, offshore photovoltaics, offshore wind power, marine ranching, ocean engineering, resource exploration, and scientific research. Their business operations span across key global ports and coastlines. The founder, Chen Xiaobo, graduated from Harbin Engineering University, a notable institution in marine science, and has dedicated approximately 18 years to the field of marine robotics. His technical background includes leading over 20 national and provincial projects and receiving recognition as a senior engineer at the age of 35. The company has developed its core technologies in-house, covering systems for power, control, sensing, communication, navigation, and waterproof sealing, enabling their robots to operate at depths from 0 to 10,000 meters. One of the company's primary commercial applications is the intelligent underwater cleaning of ships, for which it has contributed to establishing industry standards in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and other key maritime entities. Shihang Intelligent Technology has secured significant funding through multiple rounds, including a Series A led by Vertex Ventures, with participation from Changshi Capital, Suzhou Venture Capital Group, and existing investor GSR Ventures. This capital is intended to accelerate product development, facilitate mass production of their robots and core components, and solidify their market position. Keywords: marine robotics, underwater robots, surface vehicles, autonomous systems, ship cleaning, maritime technology, ocean exploration, offshore energy, aquaculture technology, marine engineering, resource surveying, port automation, marine embodied intelligence, subsea robotics, waterproof technology, robotic propulsion, autonomous navigation, marine data collection, deep-sea operations, vessel maintenance