AI Robotics boom continues with SoftBank’s $500M deal
Investment in AI-powered robotics is accelerating, with SoftBank leading a $500 million funding round for SkildAI.
SoftBank is set to invest $500 million in SkildAI, a fast-growing AI robotics startup, at a valuation of $4 billion. The company, founded just two years ago, specialises in building AI models that can be adapted for different robotic applications. Previous investors include Jeff Bezos, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Coatue Management, who contributed to a $300 million round last July.
The investment comes amid surging interest in AI-powered robotics, with major backers like Bezos ramping up funding in the sector. Startups such as Physical Intelligence and Figure AI have also secured hundreds of millions in recent months to develop advanced robotic “brains” and humanoid robots.
SkildAI’s latest funding highlights the growing competition in AI-driven automation, with investors betting on smarter, more adaptable robots. As demand for robotics expands across industries, firms like SkildAI are positioning themselves at the forefront of this technological revolution.
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