HKRobbyant, the embodied AI division of Ant Group, has started seeking external funding, making it the fourth unit of the fintech company to pursue capital raising. The division is focusing on developing a general-purpose 'robot brain' and advancing technologies for embodied AI, aiming to complete two fundraising rounds by the end of the year. Reports indicate that Ant Group's broader AI initiatives have strained internal computing budgets, prompting Robbyant to seek independent financing. The division recently launched the second generation of its LingBot AI foundation model, including tools for visual processing and environmental navigation. This move aligns with Ant Group's restructuring efforts in 2024, which established separate operational units with independent governance structures.
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