CarbonSix Raises $40M Series A for Physical AI in Manufacturing

The round signals continued venture appetite for Physical AI – software and hardware that lets robots adapt to changing conditions rather than execute fixed routines. Manufacturing has been a slow adopter of advanced robotics outside of automotive and electronics assembly. CarbonSix's pitch is that its systems can handle the kind of work that still relies on human dexterity and judgment, from kitting and packing to machine tending.

South Korean investors featured prominently in the syndicate, reflecting the country's push to automate its export-driven manufacturing base. DSC Investment and LB Investment are both Seoul-based. KDB's participation adds a development-bank dimension, often a signal that the technology aligns with national industrial policy.

CarbonSix did not disclose valuation or revenue figures. The company plans to use the capital to expand its engineering team and accelerate deployments with existing manufacturing clients.