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Ant Group Bets Big on Humanoid Robots With 12 Deals in 18 Months
CNBC·Sunday, 5 July 2026
Ant Group, the fintech arm of China's Alibaba, has made 12 investments in humanoid robotics companies over the last 18 months. Its latest move is leading a 500 million yuan ($73.59 million) funding round in a startup called Zeroth. The rapid push signals that major Chinese financial players are treating humanoid robots as a serious next frontier.
Why It Matters
India's own robotics and automation sector is watching Chinese capital deployment closely, as it shapes the global competitive landscape that Indian manufacturers and startups will have to navigate.
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