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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 at a $1.45 billion valuation to develop robotic hands that can sense force, giving machines a finer sense of touch for manipulation tasks. The funding round, reported by SiliconANGLE, positions the startup among the better-capitalized players in embodied AI and dexterous robotics as investors pour money into humanoid and manipulation hardware.
Why now: Large funding rounds for tactile robotics startups are drawing attention amid the current wave of investment in embodied AI and humanoid robots.
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