Not only “big” capital but also early investments in niche AI/robotics startups continue to grow. Buildroid AI, based in the U.S., has emerged from stealth mode and raised 2 million dollars in pre-seed funding. The company plans to deploy robots at construction sites, using AI for robot control and BIM simulations — a shift that could significantly impact the construction and logistics industries.
Cases like this highlight rising interest not only in “hot” verticals (chat, content, generative AI) but also in quieter yet deeper automation applications — in the physical world, which may become a defining trend of 2026.
