SpeedBot Robotics Secures $14 Million to Advance AI-Powered Industrial Vision
SpeedBot Robotics, a Chinese technology company specializing in AI-enhanced machine vision for industrial automation, has announced it recently raised more than 100 million yuan ($14M) in a Series B+ financing round, led exclusively by a fund under V-Capital.
The latest funding follows the company’s 300 million yuan ($41M) Series B round completed in 2022, further strengthening SpeedBot’s position in the competitive smart manufacturing technology sector. The fresh capital will be directed toward advancing its embodied industrial intelligence product line and expanding its presence in shipbuilding and lithium battery manufacturing—two industries with fast-rising demands for automation and digital quality control.
AI + 3D Vision for Industrial Inspection
Founded in 2018, SpeedBot Robotics has established itself as a pioneer in integrating ‘AI + 3D vision’ technologies into industrial workflows. The company’s focus spans intelligent measurement, industrial software, and full smart factory solutions.
In many heavy industries, including automotive, heavy machinery, and new energy, dimensional inspection of workpieces and finished products has traditionally been performed manually by skilled operators. This approach, while reliable in experienced hands, is time-intensive, prone to variability, and difficult to scale in modern high-throughput manufacturing environments.
SpeedBot Robotics has targeted this pain point with a suite of machine vision–driven solutions. Its R&D breakthroughs in visual measurement have enabled the development of an intelligent product portfolio that automates quality inspection with higher accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
Measurement Applications and Product Portfolio
SpeedBot has focused on several high-demand measurement applications where AI-driven 3D vision delivers clear advantages:
- Sheet metal and stamping inspection – rapid inline detection of dimensional deviations, surface defects, and burrs.
- Welding inspection – 3D seam measurement, gap and flushness analysis, and weld bead geometry evaluation.
- Paint and coating inspection – identification of runs, sags, orange peel, and particulate defects in surface finish.
- Final assembly verification – real-time gap-and-flush measurements of closures, doors, hoods, and body panels to ensure fit-and-finish quality.
- Battery and energy components – precision measurement of electrode alignment, cell stacking, and housing integrity for lithium battery production.
The company offers a range of standard measurement products to support these applications, including:
- 3D vision scanners for high-speed, non-contact dimensional inspection.
- AI-driven surface defect detection systems that combine deep learning with optical imaging.
- Robotic inspection stations integrating machine vision with articulated automation for flexible deployment.
- Smart factory software platforms that link inspection data with process feedback, enabling closed-loop quality control.
Intelligent Manufacturing and Measurement Integration
One of SpeedBot’s key innovations is its dual-driven solution matrix, which integrates intelligent manufacturing with intelligent measurement. This framework covers the entire automotive production chain, from stamping and welding to painting and final assembly, creating a digital thread that links measurement feedback directly to process optimization.
By enabling manufacturers to move from incremental process improvements to full-scale digital transformation, SpeedBot’s solutions align closely with the industry’s push toward data-driven, closed-loop manufacturing ecosystems.
Rapid Growth and Global Expansion
In just six years, SpeedBot has evolved from a small startup of little more than a dozen employees into a leading industrial AI and vision technology provider. Its growth has been fueled by a steady stream of investment from Turing Ventures, Yicun Capital, MSA Capital, CCIG, and Matrix Partners, among others.
The company has also pursued aggressive international expansion, establishing subsidiaries in Germany, Singapore, Vietnam, and Canada to serve global customers and collaborate with multinational manufacturing leaders.
Domestically, SpeedBot has increased its R&D footprint, opening a new Shanghai R&D center in August 2022. This facility has strengthened collaboration with industrial partners and accelerated the commercialization of next-generation machine vision technologies.
Preparing for Capital Markets
With strong financial backing, global operations, and growing demand for AI-enabled inspection, SpeedBot Robotics is now preparing for its next major step: entry into the capital markets.
Its trajectory reflects broader trends in metrology and smart manufacturing, where the fusion of AI, machine vision, and 3D measurement is reshaping how quality control is executed in high-value industries. For sectors under pressure to improve productivity, reduce labor dependency, and ensure flawless quality, companies like SpeedBot are positioned at the forefront of the shift toward fully digital, autonomous manufacturing ecosystems.
For more information: www.speedbot.com
