Just Now, a Humanoid Robotics Star Company Disbanded
Sudden Dissolution of a Promising AI Robotics Startup
The news was so sudden and shocking that, at first, it seemed like a rumor.
Today, reports that "a star embodied intelligence company suddenly dissolved" spread quickly within the industry. Because the company was founded only months ago, it reportedly will not even involve significant employee compensation.
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Timeline of Events
- Just over a month ago — The company publicly announced new financing and the appointment of a top AI expert as co-founder and CTO.
- Now — Despite its promising outlook, the company’s sudden dissolution has been confirmed by multiple sources.
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The Company in Question
Qbit learned that the company is OneStar Robotics.
- Founded: May 2025 in Suzhou.
- Founder: Li Xingxing, son of Geely founder Li Shufu.
- Position: Operated on the “embodied intelligence” track, regarded as a crucial component of Geely’s robotics strategy.
- Leadership: Chairman Pan Yunbin.
- Key Investors: CaoCao Mobility, Jingneng Microelectronics, and other Geely-linked capital.
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Recent Milestones Before Collapse
- July
- Completed a multi-hundred-million RMB "friends & family" round.
- Welcomed a Shanghai AI Lab researcher as co-founder and CTO.
- August 28
- Signed an agreement with Fudan University to create the “Intelligent Robotics Industry-Academia Laboratory.”
- Launched first product: “Xinglun No.1” wheeled dual-arm robot.
- September 17
- Completed another multi-hundred-million RMB seed round with BV (Baidu Ventures), Fortune Capital, BlueDai Technology, relevant industrial chain investors, and the Sino-Singapore Group's urban development fund.
- October
- Entire team dissolved.
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Unique Technical Approach
Unlike many humanoid robot companies focusing on flashy demos, OneStar pursued a “reverse-building AI” strategy:
- Start from real tasks and production scenarios, not algorithms or lab demos.
- Work backward to design algorithms, operational flows, and production line layouts.
- Train robots in real environments, not on stage or in simulators.
This scenario-first philosophy — in true Geely style — aimed to make AI learn factory work, not stage performances.
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Status After Shutdown
Follow-up arrangements may involve:
- Returning base platform and operations to Geely Auto Group.
- Embodied technology team launching a separate startup — reportedly already attracting industry interest.
OneStar’s official WeChat account has been cleared of all posts.
Founded in May, dissolved in October — faster than most founders’ probationary periods.
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Industry Reflection
In today’s volatile AI and robotics landscape, events like this highlight:
- Immense potential alongside high risk in rapid scaling.
- The challenge of sustainable innovation without stable, long-term support.
Many teams are now exploring integrated platforms that combine AI generation, distribution, and monetization to safeguard their creative and technical investments.
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Example: AiToEarn
AiToEarn is an open-source, global AI content monetization platform enabling creators to:
- Generate, publish, and earn from multi-platform content.
- Simultaneously post to Douyin, Kwai, WeChat, Bilibili, Rednote (Xiaohongshu), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, YouTube, Pinterest, and X (Twitter).
- Utilize connected tools for AI content creation, analytics, and model ranking.
Key solutions:
Such platforms can help diverse teams — including robotics innovators — sustain and monetize creative output in an increasingly competitive environment.
