What is embodied intelligence?

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Humanoid robots are robots designed to resemble and mimic the human body form and movements. They are being developed for applications in manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and domestic assistance.

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FundingApril 20, 2026by Embodied Global Team

Robotics Mega-Round Era: 1.2 Billion Raised in One Week Sets 2026 on Pace for 20 Billion Plus

Robotics Funding Investment Figure AI Skild AI Venture Capital

March 2026 witnessed unprecedented robotics investment with 1.2 billion dollars raised in one week: Mind Robotics (500M dollars), Rhoda AI (450M dollars), Sunday (165M dollars unicorn), and Oxa (103M dollars). Major investors include SoftBank, Coatue, Tiger Global. Key milestones: Skild AI raised 1.4B led by SoftBank at 14B plus valuation, Figure AI closed 1B Series C at 39B.

Source: https://ai2.work/blog/robotics-enters-its-mega-round-era-with-1-2b-raised-in-one-week

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China Humanoid Robot Firms Raise Billions, Rush IPOs

Robotics Mega-Round Era: 1.2 Billion Raised in One Week Sets 2026 on Pace for 20 Billion Plus

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