Rokid Secures New Funding and Partners with Alipay to Launch AI-Powered AR Glasses for Lunar New Year

Rokid, a leading innovator in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced two major milestones that highlight its growing influence in the immersive tech space.

On February 2, Rokid closed its C+ financing round, attracting investments from prominent institutions including Dunhong Asset, Lens Technology, Jinjue Group, Huajin Capital, Ningbo Ruicheng, Benz Capital, Guoyi Capital, Huimuyuanlun, Sense Capital, Wuxi Venture Capital Group Investment, Huihenglihe Investment, and Sinyink. While the exact funding amount remains undisclosed, the round underscores strong investor confidence in Rokid’s vision.

In addition to financial backing, Rokid is collaborating with a top domestic AI model company to co-develop an on-device multimodal large model. This initiative aims to power a new Rokid Alipay partnershipgeneration of Agent-driven AI glasses, blending cutting-edge machine learning with real-world usability.

Just a day later, on February 3, Rokid unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Alipay to bring interactive AR/AI experiences to the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. With Rokid’s AI glasses, users can now:

• Send Voice-Activated Red Packets: Simply say, “Rokid, send a red packet!” to instantly share digital lucky money with family and friends.

• Hunt for “Five Blessings”: Scan any “福” (fortune) character by saying “Rokid, scan for blessings!” to collect and swap cards in seconds.

This collaboration marks the first-ever deep integration of AR smart glasses into a nationwide Spring Festival campaign, reinventing traditions with technology while enhancing family reunions with warmth, convenience, and fun.

Together, Rokid’s funding success and cultural innovation signal a bold step toward democratizing immersive technology and reshaping how people connect during festive moments.