OpenAI's $325K robotics push targets general-purpose AI
OpenAI is hiring robotics engineers for up to $325K as it expands into physical AI and general-purpose robotics.
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Ubitium's $14M seed round targets universal processor for physical AI
Ubitium raises $14M to build a processor that combines sensing, AI, and real-time control for robots and drones.
DeepSeek to lead $400M funding round for robotics AI startup Winverse
DeepSeek plans to lead a $400M investment in Winverse AI, signaling a push into physical AI and robotics.
Inner Sky Labs' ₹300 Crore Push into Industrial Physical AI
Inner Sky Labs launches a physical AI platform for industrial robots, targeting ₹300 crore in funding to expand into factories and warehouses.
Softdel's $150M Series C powers Physical AI push in enterprise
Softdel secures $150M for enterprise AI strategy, leveraging 25+ years of IoT experience to drive industrial-grade AI solutions.
SiMa.ai's $150M Series C targets a $50T physical AI market
SiMa.ai secures $150M in Series C funding to scale its agentic AI platform and hardware for physical AI applications.
Physical AI startups with 20+ patents see 6.4x higher VC funding odds, data shows
Physical AI startups with 20+ patents raise 6.4x more VC funding, with valuations 30% higher on average, per new data.
Vantora secures $100M to build industrial AI startups, targeting physical AI applications
Vantora, formerly UP.Labs, raises $100M to focus on creating AI-powered startups for industrial automation and robotics
Algomatic Dynamics secures $32.5M to launch AI-powered robotic hand by 2026
Algomatic Dynamics raises $32.5M from DMM.com to develop an AI-powered multi-fingered robotic hand for industrial and everyday use.
WATER secures $2.5M to build AI-powered adaptive physical surfaces
WATER raises $2.5M led by Endiya Partners to develop AI-driven adaptive physical surfaces for real-time human interaction.
NEC invests in Dexmate, backing its VEGA humanoid robot and Physical AI platform
NEC's venture fund invests in Dexmate, supporting its AI-controlled humanoid robot VEGA and Physical AI development platform.
Embedd lands $2.7M pre-seed to automate physical AI integration
Embedd raises $2.7M to automate physical AI integration, accelerating development of intelligent machines with Seedcamp's support.
FieldAI's $405M raise fuels robotics AI boom as investors pour $16.3B into physical AI in 2026
FieldAI secures $405M as robotics startups attract $16.3B in 2026, with 25 promising companies identified by top investors.
Tau Ventures' $100M Fund Bets on Seed-Stage AI Startups with 0.2% Acceptance Rate
Tau Ventures launches its third fund, targeting seed-stage AI startups in digital health, enterprise AI, and physical AI, with a 0.2% acceptance rate.
Generalist AI targets $3B valuation in new funding round, leading the robotics surge
Generalist AI seeks a $3B valuation in its latest funding round, highlighting the growing investor interest in robotics and physical AI.
Taiwan's hardware ecosystem ranks 7th globally for AI startups, leveraging TSMC and manufacturing depth
Taiwan's specialized hardware and manufacturing ecosystem is becoming a key advantage for AI startups in the physical economy, ranking 7th globally.
Genesis AI targets $500M round at $3B valuation, 28x seed jump
Genesis AI seeks $500M at $3B valuation, 28x its $105M seed, as robotics startups draw major investor interest.
Atoms, Kalanick's physical AI startup, lands $1.7B from a16z and Uber
Atoms, a physical AI startup founded by Travis Kalanick, raises $1.7B in funding led by a16z and Uber to automate industrial sectors.
Hitachi, OpenAI, and Google Cloud team up to secure physical AI deployments in critical infrastructure
Hitachi partners with OpenAI and Google Cloud to enhance security in physical AI systems for industrial and critical infrastructure operations.