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Persona AI has raised $27 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of humanoid robots for industrial applications.
Persona AI has raised $27 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, announced in a press release. This funding will support the development and deployment of their humanoid robot platform, designed for demanding tasks in industries such as shipbuilding and manufacturing.
The company has already signed an agreement with HD Hyundai to deploy these robots in shipyards, with initial deliveries expected within 18 months. Founded in 2024 by robotics veterans Nic Radford, Jerry Pratt, and Jide Akinyode, Persona AI aims to address labor shortages and enhance workplace safety through its robotics-as-a-service model.
The funding round was co-led by Unity Growth and Tides Ventures, with participation from several other investors. The market for humanoid labor is projected to reach $3 trillion in the US, driven by advancements in AI and the demand for intelligent automation.
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