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Company

Galaxea AI

Chinese embodied-AI startup (Beijing; founded 2023; CEO Gao Jiyang, ex-Waymo/Momenta) building the R1 wheeled dual-arm humanoid + A1 arm. Distinct from Galbot.

Based in Beijing, China · Founded 2023 · 1 model on record


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Key facts

Product
R1 wheeled dual-arm humanoid + A1 arm; ~$44.5k-$64k; distinct from Galbot.
Funding
~$144M Series B + ~$291M Series B+ (2026); valuation >20B yuan.
HQ
Beijing, China
Founded
2023
Status
private (valuation >20B yuan / ~$2.8B, Apr 2026)
Type
both
ID
872399b4-b0fa-4129-bdfc-31d4897fb994

Models (1)

Supplies to

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Sources (3)

  1. https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-04-02/robot-startup-galaxea-ai-raises-291-million-102430297.html
  2. https://www.thewirechina.com/whos_who/gao-jiyang-%E9%AB%98%E7%BB%A7%E6%89%AC/
  3. https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-02-12/galaxea-ai-raises-144-million-as-chinas-robot-investment-frenzy-mounts-102413767.html

Common questions

What is Galaxea AI?
Chinese embodied-AI startup (Beijing; founded 2023; CEO Gao Jiyang, ex-Waymo/Momenta) building the R1 wheeled dual-arm humanoid + A1 arm. Distinct from Galbot.
Where is Galaxea AI based?
Galaxea AI is based in Beijing, China.
When was Galaxea AI founded?
Galaxea AI was founded in 2023.
What does Galaxea AI make?
Galaxea AI has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Galaxea R1 (Galaxea AI builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Where does Galaxea AI operate robots?
Galaxea AI is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.