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Chinese humanoid robot maker LimX eyes the Middle East and U.S. markets - RobotHOT

Chinese humanoid robot maker LimX eyes the Middle East and U.S. markets

Chinese humanoid robot startup LimX Dynamics is exploring U.S. business collaborations and holding talks with international investors as it pushes to expand globally. The Shenzhen-based company recently showcased its humanoid robot at CES in Las Vegas. LimX plans to enter overseas markets through local partners and investors, with the Middle East first on its roadmap. The startup aims to start shipping humanoids to the region this year and has secured its first foreign backer there, Zhang said. He declined to disclose details of the investors or the size of an ongoing funding round, which the company said would multiply its valuation from its Series A round. LimX has raised $69.31 million as of July 2025, according to PitchBook, with backers...

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