Nvidia and Samsung invest in Skild AI, boosting robotics innovation
Skild AI, which builds AI software for robots, is gaining support from tech giants as it expands into industrial and consumer robotics.
Nvidia and Samsung are joining a major Series B funding round for Skild AI, a robotics software start-up, with investments of $25 million and $10 million, respectively.
According to Bloomberg, the round, led by SoftBank with a $100 million commitment, is expected to value the company at approximately $4.5 billion.
Skild AI develops foundation models and software designed for various robotic systems, from consumer devices to industrial machines. The company previously raised $300 million in Series A funding in 2023, when it was valued at $1.5 billion.
Samsung’s latest investment reinforces its growing focus on robotics. Earlier this year, it became the largest shareholder in South Korea-based Rainbow Robotics, which is known for its collaborative robots. The company also operates a Future Robotics Office to steer strategic innovation.
For Nvidia, the investment aligns with broader efforts in AI and automation. In March, the chipmaker partnered with General Motors to co-develop AI systems that train next-generation manufacturing models for use in vehicles, factories, and robotics.
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