Core Insights - SoftBank Group and Nvidia are in discussions to invest over $1 billion in Skild AI, a company specializing in foundation models for robots [1] - The funding round could increase Skild's valuation from $4.7 billion to approximately $14 billion [2] Funding Details - Skild previously raised $500 million in a Series B round, achieving a valuation of $4.7 billion, and $300 million in a Series A round, which valued the company at $1.5 billion [2] Product Development - Skild's model is designed as a "shared, general-purpose brain" for various robots, aiming to enable low-cost robots for diverse industries and applications [3] - The AI model, named "Skild Brain," can operate on a wide range of robots, enhancing their ability to think and respond like humans [5] Industry Context - Nvidia has introduced over 70 research papers on AI applications beyond text and images, focusing on "embodied intelligence" for industries such as manufacturing and transportation [6] - SoftBank Group plans to acquire ABB's robotics business for $5.375 billion, aligning with its investments in AI and robotics [6]