Robotera

Beijing-based Robotera has secured nearly $140 million in fresh capital, pushing its valuation into unicorn territory as it logs over $70 million in commercial orders for its L7 humanoid and dexterous hardware.

The Chinese humanoid startup, also known as Star Action Era, has closed a massive Series A+ round led by Geely Capital, signaling strong industrial demand with a reported $70 million order book for 2025.

Robotera claims a global first with its VLA-powered L7 humanoid, designed to automate the complex "picking" phase in warehouses that AGVs can''t handle.

Smartphone maker Honor is entering the robotics field, announcing its AI helped a Unitree robot achieve a 4 m/s peak speed. This move is part of Honor's $10 billion AI investment plan and positions its technology amidst rapidly advancing humanoid robot agility.