Shanghai-based ViTai Robotics has raised nearly 100 million yuan (US$13.8 million) across its angel and angel+ funding rounds to develop visual-tactile sensing systems for humanoid robots.

Xiaomi’s strategic investment unit led the angel round, joined by Kuanqiao Hengsong, YR Capital, iCANX Fund, Plum Ventures, Welight Capital, and existing backers.