Intro
Booster Robotics (加速进化), is a Chinese company founded in 2023 that specializes in the development of humanoid robots. The company's mission is to drive a revolution in productivity by creating advanced robotic products and collaborating with developers globally with their open-source SDK platform. Led by founder and CEO Cheng Hao, a graduate of Tsinghua University, the core team has over two decades of experience in the field of humanoid robots, with members hailing from Tsinghua's Robot Control Lab. The technical background and talent pool have been crucial in the development of their humanoid robots.
The company's initial strategy is focused on the research and educational sectors. They aim to provide a comprehensive hardware and software platform, including humanoid robots, operating systems, and development tools, to accelerate the implementation of embodied intelligence. In a relatively short time, Booster Robotics has made significant strides, unveiling its BR002 robot in April 2024 and the T1 robot in August 2024 at the World Robot Conference. The T1's impressive athletic abilities, including movements like kicking a ball, push-ups, and Kung Fu, quickly gained widespread attention.
Robots
- Booster T1: A production-ready humanoid robot designed for research and education, robust and resistant to falls, supporting secondary development and embodying RoboCup standards.
- Booster K1: A smart and agile humanoid robot, ROS2 compatible ecosystem, support simulation software such as Isaac Sim, Mujoco and Webots.
Specialism
- Humanoid-centric development: Booster Robotics is dedicated to the research and development of humanoid robots, with a deep focus on motion control and stability
- Robust and Reliable: Their robotic products are engineered for long-term use, with an emphasis on reliability and durability.
- Developer-friendly: Booster Robotics also provides a SDK open-source platform, designed for developers and robotic enthusiast, for easy expansion and secondary development. The platform offers support for C++ and Python and ROS2 compatible framework.
- Global Collaboration: The company actively collaborated with top universities and enterprise worldwide and has gained recognition in international competitions like RoboCup.
Business Viability
Booster Robotics has demonstrated strong business viability since its establishment, securing multiple funding rounds to support its growth. The company successfully completed a multi-million dollar Pre-A round and later a Series A round, with investments from prominent firms like Bian Era Technology, CMBC International, Zhongguancun Science City and iCANX Fund. These funds are primarily used to build general-purpose hardware and enhance software development capabilities, showcasing the company's commitment to both physical and digital innovation. Their early success has already led to hundreds of robot deliveries to customers globally, positioning them as a key player in the rapidly evolving humanoid robotics market.
4 key pillars of business viability behind Booster Robotics:
- High-Quality Products: The company builds durabel and reliable products that are not prone to breaking.
- Excellent User Experience: They provide prompt and effective after-sales support to address customer issues.
- Agile Market Responsiveness: The company is quickly to adjust its products and strategies based on market feedback.
- Sustainable Growth: This approach ensures the company remains competitive and grows sustainably.
