Xixuan Chuangzhi (曦选创智)
Category: AI Chips / Semiconductors
Chinese embodied-intelligence edge-chip startup jointly founded by GPU maker MetaX and humanoid robot maker UBTECH, developing a 'brain-and-cerebellum-integrated' SoC for robots targeting to surpass NVIDIA Thor. Xixuan Chuangzhi (曦选创智) was founded in 2026. The company is led by Yang Xianbo (杨献波). Based in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $70M. Latest round: Angel. Key investors include GGV Capital (纪源资本), Matrix Partners China (经纬创投), Heli Capital (和利资本), CDH Longxin Venture Capital (鼎晖龙芯创投), SAIC Hengxu Capital (上汽恒旭资本), Yaotu Capital (耀途资本), Zhengxuan Capital (正轩资本), Xin Capital (心资本), Youshi Capital (优势资本), Boya Venture Capital (博雅创投).
- Founded
- 2026
- Headquarters
- Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $70M
Value proposition
Builds a self-controllable, domestically developed GPGPU-based edge computing platform and SoC purpose-built for embodied-intelligence robots, combining MetaX's GPU architecture expertise with UBTECH's real-world robotics application needs.
Products and solutions
First self-developed robot 'brain+cerebellum integrated' main-control SoC (GPGPU architecture) for multimodal perception, cognitive decision-making and motion coordination, planned development/validation computing platform (2027) and full SoC + embodied-intelligence solution (2028), CUDA-like software toolchain for model development, simulation evaluation, deployment and production.
Unique value
Domestic GPGPU-based general-purpose compute architecture explicitly benchmarked to outperform NVIDIA Jetson Thor for robotics edge workloads, backed by a GPU chipmaker (MetaX) and a leading humanoid robot maker (UBTECH) as joint founders/shareholders.
Target customer
Robot OEMs/manufacturers, embodied-intelligence model developers, and industrial/commercial robotics integrators in China
Industries served
Robotics / Embodied AI, Semiconductors
Technology advantage
Combines MetaX's high-performance GPU (MXMACA ecosystem) design/production experience with UBTECH's real-world humanoid robot deployment and task data, enabling task-driven chip definition rather than reused general SoC/ADAS chip designs.
How they differentiate
Unlike competitors reusing general-purpose SoC or ADAS/autonomous-driving chip designs for robotics, Xixuan Chuangzhi designs a purpose-built GPGPU 'brain+cerebellum' SoC from real robot task workloads, backed directly by a GPU vendor (MetaX) and a robot OEM (UBTECH) as co-founders/shareholders — unlike pure-play fabless rivals Horizon/Black Sesame that originated from ADAS chips.
Main competitors
Horizon Robotics (地平线), Black Sesame Technologies (黑芝麻智能), Huixi Intelligent (辉羲智能), Weifan Intelligent (维泛智能)
Key partnerships
Founded jointly by MetaX (沐曦股份, listed GPU maker), UBTECH (优必选, HK9880, humanoid robot maker), and Fenglong Co. (锋龙股份, UBTECH subsidiary), collaborating with robot OEMs and model vendors for joint validation
Major milestones
Founded May 2026 in Wuxi by MetaX, UBTECH and Fenglong Co. with RMB 100M registered capital, completed RMB 500M angel round Nov 2026 at RMB 4B post-money valuation (confirmed CEO Yang Xianbo as of Nov 2026 per Forbes China, PEdaily, Gasgoo), plans to deliver development/validation platform to industry partners in 2027 and launch first SoC + embodied-intelligence solution in 2028.
Market positioning
Early-stage but well-capitalized entrant in China's nascent embodied-intelligence edge-chip segment, positioned against both established ADAS chipmakers (Horizon Robotics, Black Sesame) pivoting to robotics and other embodied-chip startups (Huixi Intelligent, Weifan Intelligent) racing toward 2027-2028 mass production. Confirmed via Gasgoo and Dealroom English-language coverage explicitly naming Xixuan Chuangzhi alongside this competitive set.
Geographic focus
China (domestic/self-controllable compute supply chain), with ambitions to benchmark against global leader NVIDIA
About Yang Xianbo (杨献波)
Ex-Senior Vice President & Industry BG President at New H3C Group (新华三集团); extensive experience in industry market development, solutions and commercialization operations.
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