Robotics and Physical-AI Funding Surges Ahead of Commercial Proof

Robotics and physical-AI companies reportedly raised $33.4 billion in the first half of the year, exceeding the prior year’s total. Dream Labs reportedly raised $90 million in seed funding for a robot-control model and API; Zichuang has reported construction-equipment autonomy trials and partnerships alongside a new financing. Funding and early trials do not establish reliable deployments, recurring revenue, or attractive unit economics; track commercialization and customer outcomes.