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Rivian CEO's Robotics Spinoff Raises $400 Million in Latest Funding Round

Mind Robotics, spun off from Rivian, secured $400 million in new funding, bringing total investment to over $1 billion since its 2025 launch.

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Mind Robotics, the artificial intelligence-powered robotics company spun off from electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, has raised $400 million in its latest funding round, according to multiple reports.

The company, which was first revealed in late 2025, has now secured more than $1 billion in total funding to date. Mind Robotics is developing AI-powered industrial robots, though specific details about the company's products and applications have not been disclosed.

The substantial funding reflects continued investor interest in robotics and automation technologies, particularly those incorporating artificial intelligence capabilities. The company was founded by Rivian's CEO, leveraging expertise from the electric vehicle sector to enter the industrial robotics market.

The latest funding round positions Mind Robotics among well-capitalized startups in the robotics space, as companies across industries seek to automate operations and improve efficiency through advanced robotic systems. The company has not announced specific deployment timelines or commercial partnerships for its robotic systems.

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