China robot funding slows to $1.6 billion as shakeout fears grow

Fundraising in China's robotics sector fell to about 11 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in October, a sharp cooling from the earlier frenzy. Investment momentum has eased since Unitree's Spring Festival humanoid showcase, with fears of an industry shakeout growing.

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