Fourier
AI-powered humanoid and rehabilitation robotics provider.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Founded in 2015 by Alex Gu and headquartered in Shanghai, Fourier is a robotics company that initially focused on rehabilitation robotics before expanding into the development of general-purpose humanoid robots. The company's name is a tribute to the mathematician Joseph Fourier.
Fourier's product line began with rehabilitation technology. In 2017, it launched the Fourier X1, its first lower-limb exoskeleton for commercial use in mainland China. This was followed by the launch of RehabHub™ in 2020, an integrated platform for upper and lower body, balance, and coordination rehabilitation. To bolster its presence in the healthcare market and gain access to a larger customer base, Fourier acquired Zhuhai RHK Healthcare, a rehabilitation services provider, in June 2020. The company's intelligent rehabilitation devices are used in over 2,000 hospitals and medical centers across more than 40 countries.
In 2019, Fourier embarked on its humanoid robot project, a long-held ambition of founder Alex Gu. This initiative led to the creation of the GR-1, its first-generation humanoid robot, which was unveiled in 2022 and became the first mass-produced model in the industry in 2023. The company has continued to iterate on this design, introducing the GR-2 in 2024. These general-purpose robots are designed for a variety of applications and are part of Fourier's broader goal to develop capable, easy-to-control robots that can benefit human lives. The GR-3 model, described as a "Care-bot," aims to integrate empathy and emotional intelligence into human-robot interactions in settings like hospitals and homes.
The company's business model involves the sale of these advanced robotics systems to healthcare facilities, research institutions, and AI companies for development purposes. It also generates revenue through rehabilitation services offered via its subsidiary. Fourier has established global partnerships with research institutions like the University of Melbourne and ETH Zurich to form joint labs, fostering an ecosystem around its technology.
Keywords: humanoid robotics, rehabilitation robotics, exoskeletons, medical robotics, artificial intelligence, assistive technology, physical therapy equipment, healthcare robotics, service robots, bipedal robots, human-robot interaction, GR-1, RehabHub, Alex Gu, robotics platform, mechatronics, motion control, sensor technology, patient rehabilitation, biomechanics