GenRobot AI raises $100 million for robot training data infrastructure

Published Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 2:05 AM EST

Beijing-based GenRobot AI has completed a $100 million Series A+ funding round, TechNode reported. The company develops equipment and software that collect human demonstrations for use in training robots, providing data infrastructure for companies developing robots.

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