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Investors Identify 25 Promising Robotics Startups for 2026 as Physical AI Gains Momentum
Silicon Valley is experiencing a significant shift toward physical AI as investors move beyond software to focus on robotics. In the first quarter of 2026, physical AI startups raised a record $16.3 billion across 492 deals, driven by falling hardware costs and labor shortages. Industry experts from firms including Bain Capital Ventures and Sequoia Capital identified 25 promising startups to watch in 2026. These companies range from general-purpose AI