Hello has officially launched its innovative generative driving world model, HelloWorld. This cutting-edge model enables the generation of observational data through either natural language descriptions or direct element editing, empowering researchers to effortlessly construct diverse scenarios and delve into long-tail situations.
Hello's foray into the Robotaxi sector commenced in June 2025, with the founding of Shanghai Zaofu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. This strategic move was swiftly followed by securing substantial strategic investment from the Alibaba Group in September of the same year.
The company's technological prowess was further underscored in July 2026, when its first self-developed model, the HR1, commenced mass production and delivery. This milestone marked Hello's entry into the L4 autonomous driving mass production phase, with over 100 units already rolling off the production line.
Building on this momentum, the business successfully completed a new round of financing in September of the same year, raising approximately $100 million. With a post-investment valuation nearing $3 billion, the funds are primarily earmarked for advancing R&D efforts and system development, ensuring Hello remains at the forefront of autonomous driving innovation.