Jeff Bezos's AI startup Prometheus has raised $12 billion in a new funding round, bringing its total to $18.2 billion and valuing it at $41 billion. The company aims to create an 'artificial general engineer' to accelerate invention and generate 'civilizational wealth,' focusing on compute-intensive applications in robotics and manufacturing.
SK Telecom and Nvidia partner to build a gigawatt-scale AI cloud and AI factory in South Korea by 2027, leveraging Nvidia's DSX platform for end-to-end AI operations.
Das deutsche Startup Neura Robotics hat eine Finanzierungsrunde über 1,4 Milliarden Dollar abgeschlossen, angeführt von Investoren wie Nvidia und Amazon. Das Unternehmen entwickelt "Physical AI", eine Fusion aus Robotik und künstlicher Intelligenz, um den wachsenden Bedarf an physischer Arbeit zu decken.
Xpeng founder He will personally lead the company's robotics department as it approaches mass production and commercialization. This move highlights the urgency of Xpeng's diversification strategy.
South Korea's Presidential Office Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom proposed 'Project Trinity' to make Korea a key AI hub by integrating semiconductors, data centers, and physical AI into a circular structure. He emphasized Korea's unique strengths in manufacturing and semiconductor supply chains to capitalize on global shifts.
A BotBot, startup brasileira, criou o BotBrain, um módulo de IA que permite a robôs interpretar o ambiente e realizar tarefas complexas como segurança e inspeções. A tecnologia visa aumentar a utilidade prática de robôs, com potencial para uso doméstico futuro.
The Incheon Port Authority will present 'Physical AI' exhibits, featuring advanced industrial robots like quadruped/bipedal robots for surveillance and logistics, and palletizing robots, at the 7th Incheon International Maritime Forum on June 15-16.
German robotics company Neura Robotics has secured up to $1.4 billion in Series C funding from major tech firms including Amazon, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, alongside European investors. The company's valuation reached approximately $7 billion, signaling a surge in investment for AI-powered physical systems.
Spirit AI, a Chinese company, has claimed the top spot on the RoboArena global leaderboard for embodied intelligence, surpassing Nvidia's projects. This development highlights the intensifying tech competition between China and the US in the field of robotics.
Hitachi is tackling the "quiet crisis" in Japanese manufacturing by digitizing the tacit knowledge of veteran workers. A new program trains data scientists to translate "craftsman's intuition" into usable data for AI, aiming to improve product design and address the issue of "personalized reports" hindering AI adoption.
軟銀執行長孫正義點名實體AI（Physical AI）和機器人技術為下一個兆美元商機。他認為AI革命規模將是網路泡沫的50倍，是人類史上最偉大科技革命，並否認AI泡沫存在，認為調整期蘊藏巨大投資機會。
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced that the city is the first to implement agentic and physical AI technologies for urban governance, building on a three-year collaboration with NVIDIA.
Woori Asset Management has launched the 'WON Samsung Electronics Hyundai Motor Bond Hybrid 50 ETF', investing 50% in Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor as key beneficiaries of physical AI, and the remaining 50% in short-term bonds for growth and stability.
India's physical AI ecosystem, with startups like Pronto and Snabbit collecting real-world activity data, has drawn regulatory attention due to safety and privacy concerns, prompting MeitY to consider stricter audit requirements.
Singapore aims to become a hub for "physical AI" (robots and autonomous systems) by leveraging its stable regulations, digital infrastructure, and experience with robot deployment. The city-state announced the launch of a new research lab at the ATxSummit.
Nvidia is launching its first AI research hub in Singapore, focusing on embodied AI and infrastructure efficiency. Singapore also announced a new testbed for AI robotics and a Center for Intelligent Robotics to foster development and deployment of AI solutions.
Stellantis, Accenture e NVIDIA stringono una partnership strategica per accelerare l'uso di digital twin abilitati dall'IA nella rete produttiva globale. L'obiettivo è creare ambienti manifatturieri virtuali avanzati per migliorare efficienza, qualità e flessibilità.
Nvidia's chief Jensen Huang sees a future where computers understand the physical world. This 'Physical AI' will revolutionize industries like manufacturing and logistics. Every object will have a precise 3D digital twin. This allows for virtual testing of robots and simulations. Generative AI will then interact with these digital twins, merging creativity with the real world.
BMW i Ventures has unveiled a $300 million fund to invest in startups developing AI for robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial software. This third fund brings the firm's total capital under management to $1.1 billion.
Nvidia senior director Madison Huang held meetings with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix in Seoul to discuss cooperation in physical AI, robotics, and industrial simulation platforms.
Nvidia senior director Madison Huang will meet with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix executives in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss cooperation in physical AI. The visits follow meetings with LG Electronics and Hyundai Motor on Tuesday, as Nvidia expands partnerships with Korean chipmakers and manufacturers for AI robotics and industrial applications.
Physical artificial intelligence (AI) – the marriage of advanced machines with “brains” that allow them to interact with their environment – is expanding rapidly in China. It’s fuelling the development of smarter robots, drones and driverless cars that are appearing on roads and factory floors, in the skies and even on stage. Delivery drones have taken flight over cities like southern China’s Shenzhen, while delivery bots are riding city subways. The first autonomous vehicles are plying public...
StrictlyVC's San Francisco event returns April 30 at Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, featuring Eclipse founder Lior Susan who recently raised $1.3 billion to invest exclusively in physical AI startups. The venture and founder community gathering will also include Replit CEO Amjad Masad, TDK Ventures president Nicolas Sauvage, and Forum AI CEO Campbell Brown, with interviews by StrictlyVC reporters.
A fierce talent war is underway in the AI sector, with defense tech and physical AI companies luring skilled engineers from self-driving vehicle companies. This is driving up salaries and creating a talent exodus from automakers and AV startups.
