The humanoid robotics sector remains highly active, and a strong contender has emerged.On June 29, Gasgoo learned that Shaanxi Zhilaite Embodied Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhilaite) has closed a new funding round, backed by Tsinghua alumni and Xi'an XJTU 1896 Capital. Concurrently, Zhilaite signed a long-term supply agreement for integrated joint modules with AgiBot (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. (AgiBot), a leading domestic humanoid robot firm.Image Source: ZhilaitePublic records show Zhilaite was established in late 2024 and began operations in 2025. Leveraging resources from manufacturing giants and the humanoid robotics sector, the team has assembled veterans in precision transmission, mechanical engineering, and AI. Its strategy focuses on "integrated joints" and "multi-scenario solutions," spanning the entire chain from core hardware R&D to full-machine deployment.In R&D, the company has built a team with over a decade of experience in speed reducers, mastering forward design capabilities. It calculates performance metrics across the entire chain—from load spectrum analysis and material selection to heat treatment and finite element simulation. Zhilaite has developed three standardized product lines: integrated joint modules, precision planetary reducers, and precision cycloidal reducers, with key metrics matching top-tier competitors. For mass production, it leverages its shareholders' mature manufacturing systems to establish comprehensive automotive-grade quality control standards."The key to commercializing embodied intelligence lies in the engineering capability of core components and the systematic construction of a mass production and delivery system," said a representative from XJTU 1896 Capital. The firm noted that Zhilaite has formed a closed technological loop in product design, process routing, and manufacturing control. Tsinghua alumni investors also believe that Zhilaite's focus on refining its products over the past year positions it for long-term competitiveness.Notably, Zhilaite is not limiting itself to joints. Leveraging Shaanxi's resources in complex industrial scenarios—such as energy and coal—the company is simultaneously advancing the deployment and verification of complete robots for industrial inspection and smart manufacturing. The technology flywheel—spanning "self-developed core components, automotive-grade mass production, and high-barrier application scenarios"—is starting to take shape.About "Seeds Discovery":Gasgoo's "Seeds Discovery" column aims to build a service platform connecting startups, ecosystem partners, investors, and local governments to deeply empower the upstream and downstream supply chain. Since its inception, the column has been dedicated to identifying high-quality companies, technologies, and business models that offer inspiration and leadership during the wave of intelligent transformation, thereby driving the growth of industrial innovation forces. According to Gasgoo statistics, nearly all startups featured in "Seeds Discovery" have successfully connected with resources across the industrial ecosystem.