Robotics Funding Soars 185% to $9.9 Billion in Q3 2026
Robotics startups saw a massive 185% year-over-year surge in venture capital funding, reaching $9.9 billion in Q3 2026. This growth highlights increasing institutional interest in "Physical AI"—the fusion of advanced AI with hardware—and its intersection with blockchain-based automation and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN).
China and the US lead investment, attracting $13.2 billion and $12.1 billion respectively for the year. Key funding rounds included XPeng Robotics ($900M), AI² Robotics ($736M), and Skild AI ($1B+). Analysts anticipate deeper integration with Web3 protocols, utilizing smart contracts and distributed ledgers for machine-to-machine payments and decentralized governance, signaling a significant market for AI-focused tokens.
https://cryptovka.com/news/robotics-funding-surges-185-in-q3-as-physical-ai-takes-center-stage
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