Nexforce Robotics announced the completion of its A+ funding round during WAIC 2026, marking three rounds in just six months since its first market-based financing. The company will showcase rotary joint modules, linear joint modules, inverted planetary roller screws, and other core components for humanoid robots.
Three Rounds in Six Months: Capital Flocks to Core Components
On July 18, 2026, Nexforce Robotics announced the completion of its A+ funding round, according to Gasgoo. It has been only six months since the company launched its first market-based financing drive in late 2025, and the company has now completed three consecutive funding rounds. The proceeds will primarily fund production line construction, product iteration, and scaled deliveries, while also supporting the recruitment of top-tier talent and expansion into domestic and international markets.
The humanoid robot industry experienced explosive growth in 2026, yet core drive and transmission systems—including joint modules, precision screws, and reducers—have long been dominated by overseas suppliers. Nexforce Robotics is precisely targeting this high-barrier, high-value niche. Centered on an integrated "material-transmission-module" product system, the company has established a full-stack portfolio spanning silicon nitride ceramic balls, precision screws, and linear/rotary joint modules. These cover critical joint scenarios for humanoid robots and extend into commercial aerospace, medical equipment, logistics automation, and other high-end equipment sectors.
WAIC 2026 Debut: Full-Stack Product Matrix Unveiled
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) runs from July 17 to 20 at the Shanghai Expo Exhibition Hall. As an exhibitor, Nexforce Robotics will showcase the following core products:
- Rotary Joint Modules: High-precision torque output for humanoid robot joint actuation;
- Linear Joint Modules: High-load, high-speed linear drives for leg and linear motion scenarios;
- Inverted Planetary Roller Screws: High-rigidity, high-efficiency transmission components with superior load capacity compared to traditional ball screws;
- Miniature Ball Screws: Precision positioning transmission for compact actuators such as dexterous hands.
The core advantage of these products lies in the deep integration of materials science, precision transmission, and modular design, forming standardized components that can be rapidly integrated. For downstream humanoid robot OEMs, adopting Nexforce's modular solutions can significantly shorten R&D cycles and reduce supply chain complexity.
Industrial Ecosystem: Leading Customers and Multi-Scenario Expansion
Nexforce Robotics has already partnered with several industry leaders across sectors:
- Top Humanoid Robot Companies: Providing joint modules and transmission solutions for complete robot systems;
- Core Component Manufacturers: Collaborating on standardized interfaces for precision transmission components;
- Commercial Aerospace Companies: Applying high-precision transmission technology to spacecraft actuators;
- Medical Equipment and Logistics Automation Enterprises: Expanding joint module applications in high-end equipment.
Beyond Nexforce, WAIC 2026 features multiple major players in embodied intelligence. TARS will officially unveil its next-generation embodied intelligence foundation model AWE 3.5 and demonstrate a real-world automotive wire harness assembly line with a cluster of robots. AgiBot will launch its flagship product Yuanzheng A3 Ultra, featuring a 360-degree vision and LiDAR fusion perception system with 700 TOPS of computing power, and will deploy over 60 robots throughout the venue for public services. These developments collectively signal that embodied intelligence is shifting from isolated technology breakthroughs to industrial cluster effects.
| Company | WAIC 2026 Core Showcase | Technical Highlights | Application Scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexforce Robotics | Rotary/Linear Joint Modules, Lead Screws | Material-Transmission-Module Integration | Humanoid Robot Joints, High-End Equipment |
| TARS | AWE 3.5 Embodied Intelligence Model | Trained on 1 Million Hours of Real-World Data | Automotive Wire Harness Production Line |
| AgiBot | Yuanzheng A3 Ultra | 700 TOPS Computing, Dexterous Hand | Guiding, Reception, Security, Retail |
Nexforce's rapid fundraising pace and product deployment reflect strong capital market recognition of the embodied intelligence core component sector. As humanoid robots move from prototype validation to mass production, demand for upstream joint modules, precision transmission, and other core components will grow exponentially. The rise of companies like Nexforce is breaking the long-standing monopoly of overseas suppliers and providing independently controllable core support for the global embodied intelligence supply chain. For more industry updates on embodied intelligence, visit EX1000.COM.
