For decades, industrial robots have primarily been used to handle repetitive labor. On highly standardized production lines such as automotive manufacturing and electronics assembly, robotic arms have become a core part of factory automation thanks to their precision and reliability.
However, as manufacturing moves toward greater flexibility and intelligence, companies are demanding more from robots: not only the ability to perform fixed movements, but also the capacity to adapt to complex environments and handle less standardized tasks.
This shift has become a key driver behind the exploration of embodied AI robots in industrial settings.
Galbot, a Chinese embodied AI robotics company, is exploring industrial applications under this trend. The company aims to accelerate the transition of robots from laboratories into real-world production environments by integrating robotic hardware, intelligent models, and data systems.
Founded in May 2023, Galbot has attracted major attention from investors as the embodied AI sector gains momentum. The company completed multiple rounds of financing, raising more than RMB 2.4 billion ($360 million) in total funding by 2025, including an RMB 1.1 billion ($160 million) financing round announced in June 2025.
