Humanoid robot funding, regulation and standards
HumanoidBeat coverage of money and rules in humanoid robotics: funding rounds as announced by the companies, and government standards and safety decisions. Newest first; each story links to its sources. Nothing here is investment or legal advice.
- Eka Robotics announces $150M Series A for force-sensing robot manipulation
Eka Robotics said on 20 October 2026 it raised a $150 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz and F-Prime; SiliconANGLE reports a $1.45 billion valuation. - China expects over 100,000 humanoid robots built in 2026 as first national standards approach
A Chinese ministry official said China expects over 100,000 humanoids built in 2026, per China's SCIO; first national standards apply from April 2027. - South Korea grants safety-rule exemption for 20 Robros humanoids in factory pilot
A Korean regulatory-sandbox committee granted Robros an exemption so 20 of its humanoid robots can work near people at four companies' sites, Seoul Economic Daily reports. - Minerva Humanoids says it raised about $10M pre-seed led by General Catalyst
San Francisco start-up Minerva Humanoids said on 6 October 2026 it has raised about $10 million in pre-seed funding led by General Catalyst, according to its press release.