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BlackRock Introduces Active Robotics ETF, Building on Leadership in AI Investing
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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
BlackRock has launched the iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF (RBTX) focused on robotics as the next major frontier of AI investment, complementing their existing AI investment ETFs. This active fund targets companies involved in robotics across multiple industries, signalling an expansion of AI from digital to physical economy applications.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.
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BlackRock's new robotics ETF marks a clear shift in AI investments towards physical applications, opening fresh opportunities in robotics startups and related tech. You can now tap into an expanding capital flow focused on automating real-world tasks backed by active management expertise.
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4 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026
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