RobotEra is a Beijing humanoid startup pursuing a performance-first strategy with the L7: 55 DoF (highest among Chinese entrants), 14.4 km/h top speed, and the XHand with 12 DoF per hand and tactile sensing. Backed by Alibaba, Sequoia China, and Geely Capital, RobotEra achieved a $1.45B valuation on its Series A+ in November 2025. Geely's participation provides a natural pathway into automotive manufacturing deployment.