Partner Robotics raises Series A funding to deploy robots on construction sites worldwide

Partner Robotics raised an eight-figure RMB amount in a Series A financing round led by China Growth Capital with participation from existing Investors Cowin Capital and Redpoint China Ventures. Index Capital acted as the financial adviser. The company has raised approximately RMB 100 million (USD $14 million) so far, including its angel round that was completed at the end 2024.

Partner Robotics was founded in 2023 by Kecheng Wang. Former CEO of Bright Dream Robotics. The team has years of experience with construction robotics and global expansion. The new capital will be used to support three priorities: developing embodied intelligence technology for construction scenarios; expanding overseas via distribution networks, service centres, and marketing campaigns; and strengthening the supply chain in terms of quality, speed, cost efficiency, and reliability.

Construction is often seen as complex, heavy and dirty, with the potential to be dangerous. It is therefore a natural place to start incorporating embodied intelligence. This shift is happening as core robotics components are becoming more affordable, while labor shortages and wage hikes are commonplace worldwide. Construction robots are moving from the lab to the job site due to a convergence of factors.

Partner Robotics focuses on two products for now: the floor tile paving robotic P900 and the intelligent scribing robotic L3000. Both products address specific challenges, and are part of what the company calls a “highly-valued and feasible” product road map. The long-term goal is to cover the entire construction lifecycle using embodied intelligence solutions.

The demand for tile-laying has grown significantly, with the global ceramic tile consumption surpassing ten billion square metres annually. Manual tiling can be slow, inconsistent, and labor intensive. Partner Robotics P900 floor tile paving robot is designed to reduce hollow spots and improve quality by using precision parameter control. The company claims that its system is five to six time faster than human labor.

In US, hiring tilers costs several hundred dollars per day, and rates are even higher in cities such as New York and Boston. Partner Robotics claims that a single unit can be used continuously for six months to recover the cost of a tile-laying robotic system.

Intelligent scribing robotic L3000 supports construction phases from structure to finishing. It is said to be four to six times more efficient than manual work and accurate to within two millimeters.

Partner Robotics, on the technical side of things, has developed a multisensor perception system as well as a cloud simulation platform that allows robots to be continuously trained with real-world data. Its systems integrate a unified motion-and-vision control model, heavy robotic arms, high-precision sensors, and a unified vision and motion control model.

Partner Robotics expanded internationally since mid-2025. It secured more than RMB 10,000,000 (USD 1.4,000,000) in overseas orders, and completed nearly 100,000 square meters tiling. Its main markets include Europe, North America and the Middle East. Additional sales are made in mainland China and Hong Kong.

Globalization requires adaptation to differences in construction practices and standards. The differences in floor flatness, adhesives and tile dimensions vary from region to region. Partner Robotics uses artificial-intelligence-driven vision technology for handling tiles of different sizes, colors, patterns and shapes, ensuring accuracy in all conditions. Beyond performance, Partner Robotics emphasizes reliability, after-sales services, and distribution. The company has built channels in Europe, Middle East, Singapore.

Partner Robotics L3000 robot featured in a Singapore project, where the government ordered a 100-by 80-meter pattern to celebrate the 60th National Day of the country. The task of line marking was too complex for humans to handle, so organizers evaluated systems by HP, Hitachi and Partner Robotics. The scribing robotics from Partner Robotics was chosen after tests for humidity and rain resistance. According to the company it completed in five hour what would have taken many days by hand. It also reduced errors and labor requirements.

Wang said the industry has shifted significantly since 2024. Robots are now deployed in active construction projects rather than limited to demonstrations. Usability has also improved, enabling workers to operate robots without constant support from manufacturers. This evolution, he said, reflects closer alignment between products and market needs. For startups, that means ensuring technology, market, and capital work together so solutions address construction challenges.

Huan Chen, partner at China Growth Capital, said that the construction sector is on the verge of an intelligent transformation:

“AI is transforming the traditional construction industry worldwide. Leveraging years of dedicated R&D in construction robotics, Partner Robotics enters the market by focusing on high-demand floor tile-laying. Combining strong technology innovation with deep industry know-how, its products have gained strong recognition and adoption from customers in both domestic and overseas markets. Kecheng Wang, the company’s founder, brings extensive experience in robotics development and on-site deployment, along with profound insights into construction applications. We believe his team is well positioned to turn embodied intelligence into real productivity and drive the AI-plus-construction evolution.”

This article was published in partnership with Partner Robotics.