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Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd., acclaimed as “pioneering the global [light-store] revolution,” recently announced the global launch of the world’s first sixth-generation coffee robot machine. Alongside this milestone, the company has fully initiated its Series B financing, with the first round already completed. The round was led by the founder of the renowned billion-yuan fund Dapu Asset and Shanghai Hanyuan Investment Co., Ltd., with continued participation from existing shareholders. This marks the fifth VC funding round successfully closed by Shanghai Hi-Dolphin COFE+ coffee robot machine, making it the only player in the global beverage robot sector to have achieved five successful fundraisings so far. Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd. is one of the very few companies worldwide capable

On August 14, 2025, under the theme “Symbiosis of Competition and Application, Coexistence of Intelligence and Innovation,” the first World Humanoid Robot Games opened at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing. With 280 teams from 16 countries across 5 continents and more than 500 robots competing in 26 categories and 538 matches, the event has become a landmark showcase for global robotics. Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology Co., Ltd. joined the grand event with the world’s first and most advanced 6th-generation COFE+ Fully Intelligent Robot Barista. As visitors entered the buzzing “Ice Ribbon” arena, the futuristic blue exterior of the COFE+ robot coffee kiosk stood out under the lights. Occupying less than 2.35 square meters, this compact yet powerful unit

From August 14 to 18, 2025, the 35th Food Expo, the 9th Beauty & Wellness Expo, and the 11th Home Delights Expo: organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. It opened grandly at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Concurrently, the 3rd Gourmet & Food Expo and the 16th Hong Kong International Tea Fair were held from August 14 to 16. Together, these five exhibitions brought around 1,890 exhibitors from across the globe under the theme “Global Delicacies · Technology Empowered,” creating a one-stop sourcing and experience platform for both industry professionals and the public. In this global feast of fine food and cutting-edge innovation, Shanghai Haitun Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled its 6th-generation COFE+