Singtel Innov8 Leads $145M Strategic Funding for ROBOTERA, Accelerating Humanoid Robotics in Logistics and Manufacturing
Singtel Innov8, a leading Singapore-based innovator, has backed Chinese robotics firm ROBOTERA in a landmark $145 million strategic funding round.
The RMB 1 billion investment, closed on March 25, 2026, drew participation from 16 domestic and international investors across technology, automotive, and logistics sectors.
ROBOTERA's Rise in Robotics
Founded as a pioneer in humanoid robotics, ROBOTERA develops all core hardware in-house, including motors, reducers, and joint modules for full-sized bipedal robots.
The company's L7 humanoid model shattered records in high jump and long jump, highlighting breakthroughs in motion control and electromechanical design.
In 2024, ROBOTERA launched a direct-drive dexterous hand for logistics, delivering approximately 70% of human-level efficiency in operations.
Investor Momentum and Ecosystem
New strategic investors include Gaocheng Capital, Woori Venture Partners, CICC Porsche Fund, and others like China Fortune-Tech Capital.
Existing backers such as CDH Venture and Growth Capital and Tsinghua Holding Tiancheng Asset Management have boosted their stakes in this rapidly growing venture.
Cumulative orders have surpassed RMB 500 million, with half from international clients including major firms in technology and automotive industries.
Industry Impact and Future Vision
This funding will propel ROBOTERA's technology iteration and mass production scaling in e-commerce logistics, industrial manufacturing, and pharmaceutical distribution.
In 2025 alone, ROBOTERA shipped over 1,000 dexterous hand units, half exported overseas, demonstrating strong global demand.
With a valuation exceeding RMB 10 billion, ROBOTERA is poised to lead commercial deployments through partnerships with giants like SF Express, Samsung, and Geely.
