Overview
D-Robotics (formerly RDK) is a Chinese robot chip and embodied AI computing platform company. Raised $270M Series B to build the silicon layer for China's embodied AI boom. Develops high-performance robot computing platforms for humanoid and industrial robots.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
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- Active incidents
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Key facts
Series B
Focus
Total fundingsee investors →
Founded
Data & sources
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Safety record
No incidents on record for D-Robotics.
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Recent coverage
D-Robotics in third-party press
Funding rounds (1)
- Series B2026-05-01
$270M(reported)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 22, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (1)
Common questions
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-27
Verification posture
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Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-27
Sources by quality tier
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Methodology surface for D-Robotics.In the press
Recent coverage mentioning D-Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Robotics Companies Showcase Innovation at the Massachusetts Statehouse
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Report shares the state of physical AI and robotics
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Humanoid raises $152m, valuing the two-year-old UK business at $1.35bn
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When robots start to feel: HBK and Siléane bring tactile intelligence to high-speed cosmetics packaging
France-based advanced robotics specialist Siléane has partnered with Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK), to deliver a groundbreaking automated gripping solution for a global cosmetics…
Humanoid raises $152 million at $1.35 billion valuation, becoming ‘Europe’s first pure-play humanoid robotics unicorn’
Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company building industrial humanoid robots, today announced a $152 million Series A financing at a $1.35 billion post-money valuation. This…
Tesla’s Problem Is Opposite of Big Tech: Not Enough AI Spending
After hearing Tesla Inc.’s seemingly countless promises about artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and robotics, Wall Street wants the company to start putting its money…
Building robots for unpredictable, infrastructure-free environments
Real-world robotics success requires building infrastructure-free systems that thrive in unpredictable, harsh outdoor environments. The post Building robots for unpredictable,…
Automation bodies join forces to promote robotics worldwide
Four organisations representing the global automation and robotics sector are calling on governments worldwide to promote robotics and automation as a strategic priority for…
Pittsburgh Emerges as a Hub for Geospatial AI and Robotics Innovation
Pittsburgh’s deep bench of research institutions and robotics companies is positioning the city as a national leader in geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI), according to…
Emesent secures $17 million to accelerate autonomous intelligence platform
8 July 2026: Emesent, an autonomous mapping and robotics company, today announced $17 million (USD) in total new funding to accelerate development of its Cortex AI autonomy…
Chinese humanoid-maker unveils plans to target the UK market
Agibot, the Chinese manufacturer which was the biggest supplier of humanoid robots worldwide last year, has launched itself on the UK market where it has appointed several local…
Bear Adds Humanoids to Robot Lineup With Acquisition of Kinisi
Bear Robotics is looking for a helping hand as it seeks to strengthen its position in the food robotics space and beyond. It just got one by acquiring Kinisi Robotics, […]
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Video
d-robotics.: https://en.d-robotics.cc/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3UrGxxtxaB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-robotics/?viewAsMember=true X: https://x.com/DRoboticsDev Purchase Link: U.S. https://www.amazo
Download Code & Resources: "Patrons' early access" https://www.patreon.com/posts/rdk-s100-ai-kit-146210519 Read the Article: https://www.electroniclinic.com/r
Also available on my blog: https://mikelikesrobots.github.io/blog/rdk-x3-ai-explore I was lucky enough to be sent the RDK X3, a new board from D-Robotics, whic
Meet one of the world’s top open-source humanoid robotics projects — ROBOTO ORIGIN 🤖. Powered by the RDK X5 , it represents a new wave of robotics development
Meet Sirius, a programmable AI robotic dog designed to bring personality, intelligence, and creativity into the world of consumer robotics. Developed by Hengbo
This is a online webinar about RDK Challenge, a 45-day beginner-friendly initiative hosted by D-Robotics, designed to turn your robotics dream into reality. We
D-Robotics RDK X5 Magicbox is a multimodal intelligent platform that integrates vision, hearing, and kinesthetics. Powered by the high-performance computing cor
🚀 We are proud to introduce the RAI-P4 Embodied Robot Task Planning Comprehensive Educational Platform from our partner UniRobot—a groundbreaking, all-in-one s
Reality vs attention
Not enough verified signal yet to place D-Robotics against peers. Reality and attention percentiles publish once the underlying record clears its data floor.
6-month trend
Analysis
Well-capitalized with $270M raised and recent funding activity. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period.
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Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 27, 2026