Robotics investments hit $40.7B as AI-powered robots gain traction

IEEE Spectrum Robotics

Total investments in robotics companies reached a record $40.7 billion in 2025, accounting for 9% of all venture funding. The article explores the gap between promise and reality, noting that while AI enables robots to learn, humanoid robots in homes remain science fiction.

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Hans Peter Brondmo

27 days ago