On September 11, 2026, Kinetix AI, a full-stack provider of embodied artificial intelligence (AI) large models, successfully secured more than 500 million RMB in its Angel+ round of series financing. The round was backed by a roster of esteemed investors, including Vertex Ventures—a venture capital firm under Singapore's Temasek Holdings—as well as F&G Venture, Wanshi Capital, among others. These funds are earmarked to expedite the iterative development of Kinetix AI's "data-model-ontology" cycle and propel the commercialization of its embodied AI products.

Established in September 2025, Kinetix AI boasts a founding team comprised of seasoned leaders from Huawei's autonomous driving division, technical experts hailing from the University of Hong Kong, and serial entrepreneurs with a proven track record in the humanoid robotics sector. Since its inception, the company has made significant strides, launching an array of innovative products. These include a native embodied large model, cutting-edge multi-modal data collection hardware and software, an advanced embodied AI Infra platform, the remarkably human-like KAI Bot humanoid robot, and the highly dexterous KAI Hand robotic system.