From 2018 to 2024, a staggering total of $100.9 billion was invested in robotics globally, with the United States attracting $49.9 billion and China $24.4 billion.

The study highlights that the US and China are emerging as dominant forces in the robotics sector, significantly enhancing their leadership in innovation and investment.

Together, these two countries accounted for an impressive 75% of global venture capital investment in robotics during this period, according to GlobalData's findings.

The Chinese government has strategically identified robotics as one of ten key technologies to focus on, aiming to tackle challenges such as its declining birth rate through increased industrial automation.

In terms of venture capital deals, over 2,000 were associated with US-based start-ups, while 1,532 were linked to Chinese firms.

Despite experiencing a decline in investment during the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 6,000 venture capital deals in robotics were recorded worldwide from 2018 to 2024.

China's investment in robotics is largely driven by state-backed funds, which are focused on modernizing its manufacturing sector as part of the 'Made in China 2025' initiative.

The global landscape of robotics investment remained resilient, with significant activity noted in both the US and China, despite the pandemic's impact.