Jul 3
TECHNOLOGY NEWSWIRE: Ant Group Expands into Humanoid Robotics with Zeroth Investment
ROBOTICS NEWS: Ant Group leads a 500 million yuan funding round for startup Zeroth as the fintech giant integrates its Alipay ecosystem with autonomous hardware solutions.
TECH INVESTMENT: Ant Group is aggressively pivoting toward a future defined by automation, positioning itself as a central architect of China’s burgeoning humanoid robotics industry.
By leading a 500 million yuan funding round for the startup Zeroth, the financial technology giant has now invested in 12 robotics-related companies since early 2025.
This move signals a strategic evolution for the firm, which has been diversifying its portfolio into artificial intelligence and hardware since its massive initial public offering was suspended in 2020.
The significance of this investment lies in Ant’s ambition to integrate its massive Alipay ecosystem with physical robotics.
With the establishment of its own subsidiary, RobbyAnt, and the development of robotics-friendly payment software, the company is creating a vertical infrastructure where robots can interact seamlessly with digital financial services.
Zeroth, which has already reported a 600% surge in revenue and claims orders for over 30,000 units, represents the practical application of this vision.
The startup intends to roll out companionship robots for elderly care and education, with plans to expand into North American and European markets by the end of the year.
This surge in activity reflects a broader trend in the Chinese tech sector, where major players are racing to dominate the next generation of labor-saving technology.
As companies like Nvidia also expand their robotics footprint in China, the competition to refine AI-driven hardware is intensifying.
For Ant Group, this transition is more than just a portfolio expansion; it is a calculated effort to remain indispensable in a future where the line between digital services and physical, autonomous assistance continues to blur.
By controlling both the software platforms and the hardware ecosystem, Ant is positioning itself to capture the value of an increasingly automated society.
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