Delta Intelligence Secures Over 100 Million Yuan in Three Funding Rounds
## Beijing-Based Startup Pioneers Humanoid Foundation Models
Delta Intelligence, a Beijing-based embodied AI company incubated by the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI), has secured over 100 million yuan across three consecutive funding rounds. The financing attracted participation from GL Ventures alongside strategic backing from Leju Robotics, Zhiyuan Robotics, and Xinghaitu.
## Core Innovation
Founded in January 2026, Delta Intelligence develops Humanoid Foundation Models (HFMs) combining foundation models with proprietary 3D world engines for spatial reasoning. The HFMs follow three core principles:
1. **Native Data Training**: Trained on authentic humanoid robot data 2. **Bio-inspired Architecture**: Mimics human brain and cerebellum division 3. **World Engine Integration**: Proprietary 3D spatial understanding
## Breakthrough Capabilities
Delta robots have demonstrated spinning kicks, continuous somersaults, and single-hand rotations with exceptional stability. The company has delivered industrial applications with FAW Hongqi, STEP, and China Southern Power Grid.
## World-Class Team
CEO Ma Xiaojian (Ph.D. UCLA, former Google Robotics and NVIDIA Research) leads the team alongside co-founders Liu Hangxin (Peking University) and Chief Scientist Huang Siyuan (former DeepMind researcher).
*Source: Gasgoo, April 16, 2026*