Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot is targeting a valuation of $6 billion in its next funding round, doubling its recent $3 billion valuation achieved through a Series B+ raise. The move reflects growing investor interest in humanoid robotics and advanced automation technologies.
Backed by major investors including Ant Group, HongShan Group, and state-affiliated funds, the Beijing-based company has emerged as a global leader in high-degree-of-freedom robotic hands, holding over 80% market share in this segment.
Linkerbot specializes in developing highly dexterous robotic hands designed to replicate complex human skills for industrial and specialized applications. Its proprietary platform, LinkerSkillNet, currently includes more than 500 standardized skills, enabling robots to perform tasks such as precision assembly, threading, and handling delicate objects.
The company’s flagship lightweight model demonstrates significant engineering capability, combining a compact design with high strength—able to lift heavy loads despite minimal weight. This performance advantage allows easier integration into existing robotic systems, offering a cost-effective alternative to full humanoid robots.
Production capacity is also set to expand, with plans to increase output from around 5,000 units per month to 10,000 units, as demand grows across industrial and research sectors.
CEO Alex Zhou has emphasized a long-term vision of replicating a wide range of human capabilities through robotics, including advanced tasks such as playing musical instruments or performing medical procedures.
The development highlights a broader shift in the robotics industry, where companies are focusing on specialized, high-value components rather than full humanoid systems, enabling faster adoption and scalability across industries.
