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Investors focus on robotics and physical AI, raising $23 billion this year, as technology evolves from software to real-world applications.
VC funding in robotics grew from $4B (2019) to $26B (2025); 22 key investors back humanoids, automation, and embodied AI. Physical AI reshapes enterprise strategy: IT leaders must reassess automation budgets, supply chains, and workforce decisions as robots scale production.
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