Robotics

The physical AI models market map: Behind the arms race to control robot intelligence

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The physical AI models market map: Behind the arms race to control robot intelligence

Using predictive signals from CB Insights, we mapped 70+ companies developing data infrastructure, AI models, and observability tools that bring intelligence to the physical world.

Jan 22, 2026

How Y Combinator’s Fall 2025 batch maps the next phase of AI

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How Y Combinator’s Fall 2025 batch maps the next phase of AI

We analyze Y Combinator's Fall 2025 batch to uncover the top trends in AI infrastructure, robotics, and verticalized agents.

Jan 16, 2026

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State of Venture 2025

Funding reached its highest level since 2022, with AI nearing 50% of the total. Mega-rounds drove growth. Robotics funding hit record levels. Here's what happened in venture in 2025.

Jan 8, 2026

Early-Stage Trends Report: Beyond LLMs, physical AI’s ChatGPT moment, and more in November

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Early-Stage Trends Report: Beyond LLMs, physical AI’s ChatGPT moment, and more in November

We analyzed 1,300+ early-stage deals in November to identify the most promising companies and emerging categories to watch based on CB Insights predictive intelligence.

Dec 19, 2025

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Our top AI market maps of 2025

From autonomous agents to humanoid robots, here’s a visual guide to the companies reshaping enterprise AI, infrastructure, and industry applications.

Dec 17, 2025

AI meets the physical economy: November mega-rounds pivot to industrial AI

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AI meets the physical economy: November mega-rounds pivot to industrial AI

We look into the tech companies that raised $100M+ rounds in November to uncover signals on market momentum, strategic plays, and industrial AI.

Dec 16, 2025

Surgical robots reach an inflection point: Here are the M&A targets leading the shift

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Surgical robots reach an inflection point: Here are the M&A targets leading the shift

Using CB Insights' proprietary Mosaic scores and M&A probability signals, we analyzed 40+ surgical robotics companies to surface the 6 best positioned for acquisition.

Nov 18, 2025

Industrial automation AI readiness: How Siemens, Hitachi, and ABB are building the industrial AI foundation

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Industrial automation AI readiness: How Siemens, Hitachi, and ABB are building the industrial AI foundation

We analyze the AI strategies of the 20 largest global industrial automation companies by market cap to identify who is winning the AI race.

Aug 6, 2025

Research Brief

The humanoid robots market map

We mapped out 60+ companies developing humanoid robots for applications across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, home assistance, and more.

Jun 26, 2025

Book of Scouting Reports: Humanoid Robots

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Book of Scouting Reports: Humanoid Robots

We dive into the data on the most promising private humanoid companies, including key financial metrics, opportunities, and threats.

Jun 26, 2025

How the rise of humanoid robots launches AI into the physical world

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How the rise of humanoid robots launches AI into the physical world

We analyze the impact of physical AI on the humanoid robot landscape to help enterprises, industrial firms, and investors capitalize on this new computing platform.

May 8, 2025

AI is making big tech even bigger — here’s how the trillion-dollar tech giants are deepening their moat and fueling future growth

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AI is making big tech even bigger — here’s how the trillion-dollar tech giants are deepening their moat and fueling future growth

US tech giants continue to post double-digit revenue growth. Here’s how big tech is positioning itself for the future through AI investments, M&A, humanoid robotics development, and more.

Apr 11, 2025

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Nvidia’s next big bet? Physical AI

With M&A on the rise, we break down how Nvidia is using acquisitions — including purchasing synthetic data startup Gretel last week — to strengthen its positioning in the next wave of AI development.

Mar 26, 2025

Research Brief

The automated warehouse market map

From autonomous yard vehicles to warehouse AI copilots, we map 275+ companies modernizing warehouse operations and explore 3 trends driving automation forward.

Feb 13, 2025

This month in genAI: Databricks raises $10B, OpenAI launches Sora, and Google and Apptronik team up on humanoids

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This month in genAI: Databricks raises $10B, OpenAI launches Sora, and Google and Apptronik team up on humanoids

We highlight notable generative AI deals, partnerships, and big tech activity in December 2024.

Jan 7, 2025

Report

15 tech trends to watch closely in 2025

The future of LLMs. Caregiving humanoid robots. Crypto’s baby steps. We use CB Insights data to uncover 15 emerging trends that will shape the tech landscape for years to come.

Nov 19, 2024

Robots are coming for healthcare — here are the emerging hotspots according to recent deals

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Robots are coming for healthcare — here are the emerging hotspots according to recent deals

From in-home humanoids to autonomous labs, we highlight the growing opportunities in robotics markets for providers and other healthcare stakeholders.

Nov 18, 2024

Advanced manufacturing: Top research and trends to watch

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Advanced manufacturing: Top research and trends to watch

Bet on the right advanced manufacturing tech markets. Dig into your rivals’ strategies. Identify the best startups.

Oct 3, 2024

Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

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Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

We explore the evolution of the factory and the technologies propelling it forward, from generative AI-powered humanoid robots to the industrial metaverse.

Aug 6, 2024

Analyzing OpenAI’s investment strategy: Where the ChatGPT maker is betting on AI disruption

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Analyzing OpenAI’s investment strategy: Where the ChatGPT maker is betting on AI disruption

The AI powerhouse is backing areas of AI it believes will deliver the most impact, from humanoid robotics to personal health to learning. We profile its key investments and acquisitions.

Jul 26, 2024

3 applications of generative AI in manufacturing

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3 applications of generative AI in manufacturing

From humanoid robots to AI copilots, we break down how companies are using generative AI to drive next-gen industrial automation.

May 31, 2024

Humanoids and industrial cybersecurity are driving a surge in advanced manufacturing funding

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Humanoids and industrial cybersecurity are driving a surge in advanced manufacturing funding

We break down the advanced manufacturing tech landscape across funding, deals, geography, and more.

Apr 25, 2024

This month in genAI: Microsoft makes key hires, Together joins unicorn club, humanoids make strides

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This month in genAI: Microsoft makes key hires, Together joins unicorn club, humanoids make strides

We highlight notable generative AI deals, partnerships, and big tech activity in March 2024.

Mar 29, 2024

6 applications of humanoid robots across industries

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6 applications of humanoid robots across industries

We break down the industries that humanoid robots will impact the most — from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare — as well as the startups leading the way.

Mar 26, 2024

7 advanced manufacturing markets gaining momentum in 2024

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7 advanced manufacturing markets gaining momentum in 2024

We analyzed early-stage investment trends to uncover which advanced manufacturing tech markets — from humanoid robots to manufacturing AI copilots — are taking off and how these will impact the broader space.

Mar 19, 2024

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