Cheetah Mobile, a well-known China-based IT and mobile internet company, is doubling down on its robotics strategy. The company announced it is acquiring a controlling interest in Shenzhen UFACTORY Technology Co., Ltd.—a rising star in the world of lightweight robotic arms. This strategic move reflects Cheetah Mobile’s growing ambition to blend AI with robotics and push the boundaries of intelligent automation.

Through one of its majority-owned subsidiaries, Cheetah Mobile has signed a definitive agreement to purchase 60.8% of UFACTORY’s equity for around RMB99.5 million. When combined with the 19.2% stake already held by another of its subsidiaries, this gives Cheetah Mobile an impressive 80% stake in UFACTORY, translating to approximately 75.8% ultimate beneficial ownership.

The deal, which has already been approved by Cheetah Mobile’s board of directors and audit committee, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, pending standard regulatory and procedural approvals.

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For Cheetah Mobile’s leadership, this acquisition is more than a financial transaction—it’s a bold step toward shaping the future of intelligent robotics.

“We’re genuinely excited to take our partnership with UFACTORY to the next level,” said Sheng Fu, Chairman and CEO of Cheetah Mobile. “They’re not just a leader in collaborative robotics—they’re bold innovators with a smart, agile approach that really aligns with how we see the future. This move isn’t just about acquiring technology—it’s about building something bigger. Together, we’re expanding a growing ecosystem of intelligent service robots that can navigate real-world challenges, support people in everyday life, and make robotics more useful, adaptable, and human-centric than ever before.”

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The vision is clear: to enable smarter, more adaptive robotic systems that can transform real-world applications—from smart homes and healthcare to logistics and manufacturing.

CFO Thomas Ren emphasized the company’s strong financial position as a key enabler of this move. “We will fund the acquisition entirely with our cash reserves,” he noted. “As of March 31, 2025, we held over $230 million in net cash, which gives us the flexibility to pursue strategic investments like this—ones that are aligned with our long-term goals and have the potential to create lasting value for our shareholders.”

By securing majority control of UFACTORY, Cheetah Mobile is positioning itself at the forefront of a robotics revolution—one where AI, automation, and agile engineering converge to reshape how humans and machines interact.

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