Guangdong Huilun Technology, GAC Group's embodied intelligence spin-off, has secured 100 million yuan in financing. The capital will fuel vertical model optimization, expansion into automotive production lines and service scenarios, core product iteration, and talent team expansion. The company has iterated to its fourth-generation wheel-footed humanoid robot, the GoMate Mini.
Funding Overview: Capital Injection Accelerates Commercialization
According to Gasgoo Embodied Intelligence, Guangdong Huilun Technology Co., Ltd. has completed a 100 million yuan financing round. The primary uses of the capital include:
- Vertical Model Optimization: Developing specialized large models for automotive production and other specific scenarios
- Scenario Expansion: Deepening penetration into automotive production lines while expanding into additional service applications
- Product Iteration: Accelerating R&D and upgrades of core hardware and complete robot systems
- Talent Expansion: Strengthening the R&D team to drive large-scale deployment of humanoid robots and key components
As GAC Group's independent vehicle for embodied intelligence, Huilun Tech officially established its presence in Guangzhou's Huangpu district in February 2026, fully assuming responsibility for GAC's humanoid robot R&D and commercialization operations.
Technology Architecture: Leveraging Two Decades of GAC Manufacturing Expertise
Huilun Tech fully leverages GAC Group's two decades of expertise in vehicle manufacturing, autonomous driving, and supply chain management to build a comprehensive technical architecture. The system spans the entire chain from underlying hardware and complete machine R&D to motion control, vertical industry models, and operational scenarios.
Core Technology Layout:
| Technology Layer | Core Capability | Representative Product/Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Underlying Hardware | Axial Flux Joint Motor | Self-developed motor modules |
| Drive Control | High-Power Driver | Integrated joint modules |
| End Effector | Dexterous Hand | Rigid-flexible hybrid structure |
| Complete Platform | Wheel-Footed Humanoid Robot | GoMate series (4 generations) |
| Intelligent Brain | Vertical Industry Model | Automotive production-line model |
This architecture directly addresses the critical bottlenecks hindering mass adoption of humanoid robots—reliability, cost, and supply chain—laying the foundation for volume production deployment.
Product Evolution: Four Generations of GoMate
Huilun Tech's wheel-footed humanoid robot has iterated to its fourth generation. The latest model, the GoMate Mini, features an innovative variable wheel-foot structure with three independently controllable joints, capable of switching between wheeled movement and legged locomotion based on scenario requirements.
GoMate Series Iteration Timeline:
- Generation 1: Proof-of-concept prototype validating the wheel-foot hybrid mobility architecture
- Generation 2: Engineering prototype phase optimizing joint modules and control algorithms
- Generation 3: Pre-production model completing automotive production-line scenario validation
- Generation 4 (GoMate Mini): Commercial deployment-ready with more compact form factor and competitive cost
The GoMate Mini's wheel-foot hybrid design is a standout feature—efficient wheeled movement on flat surfaces, with seamless switching to legged locomotion when encountering stairs, thresholds, or other obstacles. This design philosophy is particularly practical for indoor industrial scenarios such as automotive manufacturing.
Commercialization Path: From GAC Lines to External Markets
Huilun Tech's commercialization strategy follows a clear progression:
- Phase 1: Prioritize large-scale deployment within GAC Group's production lines to validate product reliability
- Phase 2: Expand to other automakers' production lines, replicating proven models
- Phase 3: Extend to broader service scenarios such as warehousing, logistics, and commercial services
This "inside-out" approach leverages the parent company's resources for rapid product validation while gradually building external service capabilities, minimizing commercialization risk. For more embodied intelligence industry updates, follow EX1000.COM.
