China leads US in robotics funding even as Beijing warns of a bubble

China has invested more than the United States in robotics venture funding this year, drawing $13.2 billion against America’s $12.1 billion. These hefty investments continue even as Beijing’s planners warn of an investment bubble and Washington drafts rules to keep Chinese robots out. How much did Chinese startups pour into robotics? Global venture funding reportedly reached $9.9 billion in the third quarter of 2026, more than twice the $4.3 billion recorded a year earlier. Across the first three quarters of 2026, the sector is up roughly 185% year over year. China has invested $13.2 billion so far this year, with the U.S. close behind at $12.1 billion. Germany, on the other hand, is far behind with only $1.7 billion invested.

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