Humanoid robotics funding hits $8.7B in 2026, gravity shifts to China
rohanpaul_ai · x · 2026-08-22
Venture capital funding for humanoid robotics reached $8.7 billion in 2026, nearly doubling 2025's record. Neura Robotics led with a $1.4 billion Series C. The sector's competitive map is shifting as the center of gravity moves toward China amidst a surge in capital.
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