GUANGZHOU, CHINA — Every industry-shifting breakthrough has a starting point, and for FunRobo Technology Co., Ltd., the foundation of our global journey began in 2018. Backed by our advanced manufacturing capabilities in Panyu, Guangzhou, that year marked our strategic decision to dive deep into the research, development, and manufacturing of premium bumper cars and traditional go-karts, setting the operational baseline for what would eventually evolve into the HOLOKART revolution.
In the fast-paced world of location-based entertainment (FEC), hardware reliability and dynamic guest engagement are everything. During our initial R&D phase in 2018, our engineering teams focused heavily on optimizing vehicle chassis durability, motor efficiency, and battery lifespan. We understood early on that modern family entertainment centers required more than just standard amusement machines—they demanded robust, commercial-grade equipment built to withstand relentless daily usage from enthusiastic crowds.
A major milestone during this foundational year was securing our very first international deployment: an official equipment procurement partnership with a client in the United States. Supplying traditional bumper cars to the demanding U.S. market served as an invaluable proving ground. It tested our manufacturing precision, forced us to meet strict international safety and quality compliance standards, and taught us how to seamlessly coordinate cross-border logistics and technical support.
This initial U.S. partnership did more than just validate our manufacturing quality; it opened our eyes to the immense potential of the global amusement sector. Listening closely to international operators and venue owners revealed a glaring industry gap: operators were constantly searching for higher margins, stronger guest retention, and innovative attractions that could break away from traditional, low-margin business models.
The insights gained, combined with the manufacturing rigor established in 2018, laid the critical groundwork for our eventual transition into projection mapping and cyber-reality entertainment ecosystems. While we have since scaled our operations to deploy advanced interactive karting systems across the globe, our commitment to rock-solid mechanical engineering began right here. Today, every HOLOKART system benefits from the rigorous quality control and manufacturing discipline forged during those early days of building world-class bumper cars and karts for international pioneers.