They recently scored an impressive $675 million at a valuation of $2.6 billion from big shots like Microsoft, OpenAI Startup Fund, Nvidia, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, and yes, Jeff Bezos (through Bezos Expeditions).
So, if you’re into the exciting world of robotics and AI, keep your eyes peeled for these game-changers! 🚀🤖
. Just look at Physical Intelligence, a startup that snagged a whopping $400 million last November, valuing them at $2 billion né?. Talk about innovation!
Investors are all buzzing about the convergence of robotics and AI lately, and with good reason. Not too shabby right? And guess what? Big names like Jeff Bezos Lightspeed Venture Partners and Coatue Management are all on board.
The brains behind Skild’s AI model Deepak Pathak and Abhinav Gupta explained to TechCrunch last July that their model is super versatile and can be adapted for different types of robots or specific use cases. They claim to be crafting the “brains” for a variety of robots, and heavy hitters like Jeff Bezos, Lux Capital, and Thrive Capital are backing them up.
And let’s not forget Figure AI, a startup making waves with their AI-powered humanoid robot. Word on the street is that they’ve got a valuation of $4 billion, according to reports from Bloomberg and Financial Times.
This 2-year-old company had already nailed down $300 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation last July né?. Hey there! So, check this out: SoftBank is currently in discussions to invest a cool $500 million in Skild AI, a software company on a mission to revolutionize robotics
