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Physical AI Raises $47.4B in H1, Pittsburgh Emerges as Hub

Crunchbase data shows physical AI secured 521 deals worth $47.4 billion in the first half of 2026. Pittsburgh has become a key hub for companies like Aurora due to its manufacturing and testing infrastructure, as the industry shifts focus from text generation to controlling physical robots.

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