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Industry·Jun 29·all news from June 29, 2026

China Births Two Robot Unicorns as Sector Funding Stays Strong

Two Chinese robotics startups have reached valuations exceeding $2.9 billion following recent funding rounds. This investment highlights continued capital interest in the sector as China seeks to strengthen its competitive position against American firms like Tesla and Figure AI.

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