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Eka Robotics raises $150M for force-sensing robot hands
Original: Eka Robotics nets $150M at a $1.45B valuation for robot hands that sense force
Eka Robotics has raised $150 million in funding at a $1.45 billion valuation to develop robot hands equipped with force-sensing capabilities. The technology aims to give robots a finer sense of touch, a key challenge in robotics and automation. The funding round signals continued strong investor interest in robotics startups working on dexterous manipulation.
Why now: Large funding rounds for robotics startups are drawing attention amid a broader boom in investment in physical AI and automation.
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