Podcast
April 16, 2026
Could Europe become a world leader in robotics?
Investment into European robotics is shooting up — but why? What's got investors so excited, and how could these companies fare globally?
Maya Dharampal-Hornby and Amy Lewin
1 min read
Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .
Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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