AI Robotics startups (2026)
41 ai robotics startups tracked, with the largest concentration in US. Total tracked funding: $47.8B.
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View all 41 →| # | Company | Location | Funding | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | London, GB | $1.1B | |
| 2 | | Costa Mesa, US | $2.8B | |
| 3 | | San Mateo, US | $340M | |
| 4 | | San Francisco, US | $735M | |
| 5 | | Austin, US | $2.6B | |
| 6 | | Pittsburgh, US | $2.2B | |
| 7 | | Pittsburgh, US | $2.5B | |
| 8 | | San Jose, US | $1.7B | |
| 9 | | Mountain View, US | $31B | |
| 10 | | London, GB | $2.3B | |
| 11 | | Emeryville, US | $222M | |
| 12 | | Fremont, US | — |
Recent rounds in AI Robotics
All rounds →| Date | Startup | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ineffable Intelligence | Seed | $1.1B |
| Mar 2026 | Saronic Technologies | Series d | $1.8B |
| Feb 2026 | Wayve | Series d | $1.2B |
| Jan 2026 | Skild AI | Series c | $1.4B |
| Sep 2025 | Figure AI | Series c | $1B |
| Apr 2025 | Skild AI | Series b | $500M |
| Feb 2025 | Saronic Technologies | Series c | $600M |
| Jul 2024 | Saronic Technologies | Series b | $175M |
All AI Robotics startups
Page 1Ineffable Intelligence
An AI research company building a superlearner to achieve superintelligence through reinforcement learning
Anduril Drones
Autonomous defense drones and counter-UAS systems.
Skydio
Autonomous drones for inspection, public safety, and defense.
Physical Intelligence
VerifiedFoundation models for physical world AI
Skild AI
VerifiedUniversal AI brain for any robot
Saronic Technologies
Redefining maritime superiority with the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain.
Aurora
Delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
Figure AI
VerifiedGeneral-purpose humanoid robots
Waymo
VerifiedThe world's most experienced autonomous driver
Wayve
VerifiedEmbodied intelligence for autonomous driving
Covariant
VerifiedAI robots that learn and generalise
Pony.ai
Developing safe and reliable autonomous driving technology globally, accumulating millions of kilometers in road testing.
Periodic Labs
Creating AI scientists and autonomous laboratories to accelerate scientific discovery, starting with physical sciences.
Nuro
A universal autonomy platform for all roads and all rides, empowering automakers and mobility providers to scale autonomy responsibly.
Reliable Robotics
Leading Robotics & AI Solutions Provider in the Middle East, offering a wide range of advanced robotic products and services.
WeRide
WeRide is a global leader in autonomous driving technology, transforming urban living with a portfolio of five core products.
ROGO
ROGO provides premium robotic soil sampling services to maximize the accuracy of soil tests for agricultural operations.
Kodiak AI
Safely driving an autonomous future with AI-powered ground autonomy solutions for reliable and efficient driverless movement.
Sereact
Physical AI that delivers real autonomy on the warehouse floor, operating with zero supervision and infinite precision.
1X
Building general-purpose humanoid robots that work alongside people.
Limitless
Limitless, a pioneer in AI-enabled wearables and personal superintelligence, has been acquired by Meta to advance their shared vision.
Cognite
Deploy and scale industrial AI to optimize production, reduce downtime, and increase productivity across your enterprise.
Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics develops and deploys humanoid robots for industrial automation, delivering proven results in warehouses and factories.
Polymath Robotics
Superpowering off-highway autonomy programs with streamlined, software-first solutions for any machine in any environment.