ABB has invested in US-based Molg to enhance the design and reusability of its drives using Molg's robotic microfactory technology. This partnership aims to improve ABB's manufacturing efficiency and circularity. Molg, which won a $5 million grant from the US Department of Energy, previously collaborated with ABB after winning its Accelerating Circularity Startup Challenge. The investment aligns with ABB's goal to achieve 80% product lifecycle circularity by 2030.

In October 2024, robotics investments reached $7.4 billion across 77 funding rounds, led by Waymo's $5.6 billion raise, marking the largest single round of the year. The total investment from January to October 2024 exceeded $20 billion. Autonomous driving tech companies dominated, with significant investments in Waymo, WeRide ($320 million), and Didi Woya ($298 million). The U.S. and China led in investment rounds, with the U.S. securing $6.4 billion and China $873 million.