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title: Jiyang Gao — Founder and CEO at Galaxea AI | Robotico | Robotico
description: Background: Gao holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California and previously worked on autonomous driving at Waymo and Momenta. Company Focus: Founded in 2023, Beijing-based Galaxea AI specializes in embodied AI, developing robotics software, robotic arms, and humanoid robots. Recent Developments: As of April 2026, the company is highly valued (reports indicate a $2.9 billion valuation following Series B+ funding) and focuses on integrating "brain" (reasoning) and "cerebellum" (motor control) systems for robots. Leadership: Jiyang Gao is described as a pragmatic scientist focusing on real-world data and industrial deployment rather than just simulation.
source: https://robotico.market/people/jiyang-gao
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