嵌入式人工智能机器人：变革行业与日常生活

Embedded AI RoboticsTransforming Industry & Daily Life Index Executive Summary Europecontinues to build on its industrial foundations - particularly inmanufacturing, automotive, logistics & supply chain, focusing onstrengtheningexisting economic pillars, - but with a growing AI-drivenlayer transforming how these sectors operate. China is rapidlyexpanding general and humanoid robot production to cement itsdominance in robotics, while the U.S. leads in innovation, leveraging AI toboost robotic performance. Momentum Based on ouranalysisof360 AI roboticstartups81%of the total3,730M€fundingsince 2015 is directed towards software & hardware startups.Hardware and software goes hand in hand to create commercially viableand effective solutions to meet real-world demands which is thekey valuedriverin the AI robotics sector.Industrial applicationsdominate infunding(55%) where Europe remains strongly committed to enhancing itsindustrial and production capabilities through robotics & AI. Analyses For investors in AI and robotics, one critical takeaway is the importanceof backingcompaniesthatown both sidesof thestack: software andhardware. The best-performing startups are those that design AImodels alongside physical systems, enablingtight integration, superiorreliability, and rapid deployment cycles. Funding data highlights that themilitarysector is currently seeing the largest spike in investment,primarily due to advancements in autonomous navigation, dronetechnology, and mission-specific robotics. Yet,humanoid roboticsisquietly gaining seriousmomentum. Takeaway Robotics is no longer just about physical automation;AIis now deeplyembedded, enablingsmarter, moreadaptivesystemsacross productionlinesand supply chains. Theautomotive industryis becoming a majoradopterof robotics inproductionandlogisticswith OEMs likeToyota,Mercedes-Benz,HyundaiandBMWjoining tech-native companies likeTesla. Automotive Valuing the “human touch” can boost safety and efficiency bycomplementing human work. Rather than replacing people, advancedrobotics - especiallyhumanoids- can complement human capabilities,enhancing safety, efficiency, and scalability. By embracing this hybridapproach, companies can maintain their emotional appeal whilebenefiting from thebest of both human and machine strengths. Outlook Advancements infoundational models, technological progress, anddecreasing costs are propelling humanoid robotics to the next stage-without the need for new programming.AIenablesseamlessandnaturalintegration into human environments by allowing these systemsto adapt to diverse tasks andnavigatecomplexsettings. Introduction manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare has surgedas businesses seek to minimize human contact whileensuring operational continuity. The pandemic alsoreinforced theneed for resilient and adaptivesupply chains, leading to increased investments inAI-powered logistics optimization and predictiveanalytics. Artificial intelligence(AI) androboticsare playingan increasingly central role inEurope’stechnological and economic landscape. Thesetechnologies have already become deeplyintegrated into daily life and business operations,from industrial automation and autonomouslogistics to AI-driven healthcare and service robots. The investment landscape for AI and robotics inEurope has seen rapid growth, with billions of Eurosflowing into startups and research initiatives.Governments and private investors are recognizingthe strategicimportance of these technologies, notjust for economic competitiveness but also forgeopolitical positioning. Countries like Germany,France, and the Netherlands are fostering AI-drivenecosystems, while the UK and Nordic nations areemerging as strong hubs for robotics innovation.However, European startups still facestiffcompetition from the United States and China, bothof which continue to dominate global AI investmentand patentfilings. Beyond economic and geopolitical factors, climatechange and pollution control are becoming criticaldrivers of AI and robotics innovation in Europe. AsEurope pushes forward with ambitioussustainability goals, AI and robotics play a key role inenabling a greener future. Smart robotics isimproving energy efficiency in industries, AI-powered monitoring systems are optimizingresource consumption, and autonomous vehiclesare reducing emissions in urban transportation.Additionally, AI is being leveraged for climatemodeling, disaster prediction, and environmentalmonitoring, helping policymakers and scientistsmake data-driven decisions in combating climatechange. The geopolitical climate has added another layer ofcomplexity to AI and robotics investments inEurope. Rising tensions between global powers,ongoing trade disputes, and concerns overtechnological sovereignty have led Europeanpolicymakers topush for greater digital andtechnological independence. The Russia-Ukraineconflict has further highlighted the importance ofAI-driven automation in areas such as defense,cybersecur