Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group enters the humanoid robot market with 12 deals
Ant Group has led a 500 million yuan funding round for humanoid robotics startup Zeroth, marking its 12th investment in the sector since 2025. The company plans to expand into home robotics, focusing on elderly care and education, with international sales planned for later this year.
Why it matters
The aggressive investment in humanoid robotics by a major fintech player signals a strategic pivot toward AI-integrated hardware and domestic automation.
BEIJING — Alibaba -affiliate Ant Group is ramping up its move into humanoid robots.
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