AI Robotics Gets a Boost: Samsung, Nvidia Back Skild AI in a Big Way

The robotics industry is experiencing a major boost with significant investments from Samsung and Nvidia in Skild AI. The California-based startup is focused on developing software for autonomous robotics, a key component in the future of consumer robots. This reflects a push towards ‘physical AI,’ where machines can both think and interact with the world. Skild AI has closed a funding round of $135 million, with SoftBank as the lead investor. Nvidia and Samsung have also contributed a substantial sum. Samsung’s involvement is a strategic move designed to keep pace with industry developments, allowing the company to stay connected and nurture relationships within the growing robotics field. With the increasing focus on consumer robotics, Skild AI could potentially be a major player as companies like Apple, Google, and Tesla push forward with their own AI-driven consumer hardware.