Chinese robotics developer X Square Robot has submitted a confidential filing for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The filing marks a significant step in the company's public market ambitions and aligns with a broader trend of domestic robot manufacturers seeking capital through Hong Kong's exchanges.

8 billion valuation after closing four consecutive financing rounds, a milestone that underscored investor confidence in the Chinese robotics sector.

The development follows a period of aggressive private funding for the start-up.

X Square Robot recently surpassed a US$2.8 billion valuation after closing four consecutive financing rounds, a milestone that underscored investor confidence in the Chinese robotics sector.

The capital raised in those private rounds was earmarked for advancing the company's technology and expanding its operational footprint.

X Square's move to the public markets adds to a growing list of Chinese robotics firms raising capital, reflecting the sector's strategic importance in China's industrial policy.