Stardust Intelligence, a company specializing in embodied artificial intelligence, has announced the successful closure of a fresh funding round, amassing a total of 1 billion yuan. This latest funding initiative was spearheaded by TKC East China Holdings, with notable participation from Hongtai Fund and other investors. This event signifies the fourth funding round for Stardust Intelligence since March 2026, propelling the company's valuation to an impressive 15 billion yuan within a mere three-month span.

Stardust Intelligence is dedicated to the exploration and innovation of AI models, embodied operating systems, and comprehensive architectures tailored for tendon-driven robotic bodies. It holds the distinction of being the inaugural company globally to achieve mass production of tendon-driven AI robots. Its latest robotic offering, the T1, commenced deliveries in June 2026, with prices now competitively positioned in the 90,000 yuan bracket. The combined production capacity for the S and T series has surged to tens of thousands of units.

Presently, Stardust Intelligence's products are extensively deployed across various sectors, including retail, cultural tourism, and industry, with the company also intensifying its efforts to expand its global footprint. Concurrently, the company is in the process of developing products specifically designed for household use on the C-end market. The proceeds from this funding round will be channeled towards model refinement, talent acquisition and development, commercialization endeavors, and the enhancement of production capabilities.