YASKY
YASKAWA ELECTRIC UNSP/ADR
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# 1. Humanoid and advanced robots
* **Tesla (TSLA)**: As you mentioned, they’re working on *Optimus*, a humanoid robot. Still early-stage, but backed by Tesla’s capital and vision.
* **Hyundai** (via Boston Dynamics): Although Hyundai is listed in Korea, acquiring Boston Dynamics puts them in a strong position in advanced mobility robots.
* **Figure AI**: Still private, but very promising in humanoid robotics. Backed by Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia.
# 2. Industrial robotics
This is currently the most mature and profitable segment:
* **ABB Ltd (ABB)**: Swiss company with a global presence in automation and industrial robotics.
* **Fanuc (FANUY)**: Japanese leader in industrial robotics, especially factory automation.
* **Yaskawa Electric (YASKY)**: Another major Japanese player focused on automation and industrial robots.
* **KUKA**: German robotics company now owned by China's Midea Group, so not directly listed.
* **Rockwell Automation (ROK)**: More focused on automation but includes key robotics components for smart factories.
# 3. Other related areas
* **Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)**: Leader in medical robotics with its Da Vinci surgical system.
* **iRobot (IRBT)**: Known for Roomba. Less cutting-edge, but still robotics-related.
* **Nvidia (NVDA)**: Doesn’t build robots but provides critical AI and computer vision hardware/software (Jetson, CUDA, etc.).
* **KEYENCE (KYCCF)**: Specializes in sensors and industrial automation—key for robotic systems.
# 4. ETFs as an easy way to diversify
If you prefer a diversified approach:
* **BOTZ (Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF)**
* **ROBO (ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF)**

# 1. Humanoid and advanced robots
* **Tesla (TSLA)**: As you mentioned, they’re working on *Optimus*, a humanoid robot. Still early-stage, but backed by Tesla’s capital and vision.
* **Hyundai** (via Boston Dynamics): Although Hyundai is listed in Korea, acquiring Boston Dynamics puts them in a strong position in advanced mobility robots.
* **Figure AI**: Still private, but very promising in humanoid robotics. Backed by Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia.
# 2. Industrial robotics
This is currently the most mature and profitable segment:
* **ABB Ltd (ABB)**: Swiss company with a global presence in automation and industrial robotics.
* **Fanuc (FANUY)**: Japanese leader in industrial robotics, especially factory automation.
* **Yaskawa Electric (YASKY)**: Another major Japanese player focused on automation and industrial robots.
* **KUKA**: German robotics company now owned by China's Midea Group, so not directly listed.
* **Rockwell Automation (ROK)**: More focused on automation but includes key robotics components for smart factories.
# 3. Other related areas
* **Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)**: Leader in medical robotics with its Da Vinci surgical system.
* **iRobot (IRBT)**: Known for Roomba. Less cutting-edge, but still robotics-related.
* **Nvidia (NVDA)**: Doesn’t build robots but provides critical AI and computer vision hardware/software (Jetson, CUDA, etc.).
* **KEYENCE (KYCCF)**: Specializes in sensors and industrial automation—key for robotic systems.
# 4. ETFs as an easy way to diversify
If you prefer a diversified approach:
* **BOTZ (Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF)**
* **ROBO (ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF)**