China's Embodied AI Raises 93.5B Yuan in H1 2026, Up 5x

According to CCTV Finance, financing in China's embodied intelligence track surpassed 93.5 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 500% year-on-year. This explosive growth is driven by a convergence of rising labor costs, surging automation demand, and breakthroughs in embodied AI algorithms. Investors are pouring money into humanoid robots, dexterous hands, motion control systems, and AI-powered manufacturing platforms. Policy support has further catalyzed the sector, positioning embodied AI as a key enabler of 'smart factories.' Applications range from autonomous navigation and manipulation in logistics to complex assembly in manufacturing. Industry experts predict that the massive capital influx will accelerate the commercialization and large-scale deployment of humanoid robots across industries, ushering in a new era of embodied intelligence.