Zhejiang Youlu Robot Technology

Zhejiang Youlu Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (udeer.ai) is a technology enterprise focused on the integration of large models and embodied intelligence. Founded in 2023 by a team of former Alibaba executives, the company is headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The founding team includes Chen Junbo, who holds a doctorate in computer science from Zhejiang University and previously led algorithm and autonomous driving labs at Alibaba's DAMO Academy, Cainiao, and Taobao. He is joined by Gu Zulin, former CEO of Alibaba Robotics, and Wang Jian, a former vice president at Zhejiang Netxun Hengtian Software.

The company's core mission is to provide a "universal intelligent brain" for various types of professional equipment, enabling the intelligent upgrade of traditional machinery. To achieve this, Youlu Robot, in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud's Tongyi Qianwen, launched the LPLM-10B (Large Physical Language Model) in 2023. This was followed in March 2024 by the launch of their Master 2000, a universal embodied intelligent brain designed to be a plug-and-play solution that gives traditional equipment intelligent capabilities. The business model centers on a "universal brain + professional equipment" approach, which aims to lower the cost of intelligent transformation for manufacturing companies that lack in-house AI expertise. Their initial market success includes securing a significant order from a major cleaning equipment manufacturer for their Master 2000 product, which has entered mass production. The company also offers the AI130, a commercial cleaning robot built with its intelligent brain technology.

In early 2024, Youlu Robot announced the completion of a financing round exceeding 100 million yuan. The funding was backed by prominent investors, including Innovation Works (founded by Dr. Kai-Fu Lee), Yuanjing Capital (founded by Alibaba co-founder Wu Yongming), and BV Baidu Ventures. This investment underscores the long-term potential seen in the company's approach to commercializing embodied intelligence.

Keywords: embodied intelligence, universal intelligent brain, robotics, large physical language model, autonomous robots, AI for manufacturing, intelligent equipment, commercial cleaning robots, LPLM-10B, Master 2000, Chen Junbo, Hangzhou tech, industrial automation, AI-powered robotics, logistics robots, smart cleaning, robotics-as-a-service, machine learning, computer vision, autonomous navigation