These Are The Technologies That Countries Invest In

Robots and drones have fueled a conversation about autonomous weapons and other deadly machines, being used in products ranging from the toy industry to the military. Yet investors seem to believe this technology is here to stay and in the U.S., the level of investment is highest. Venture capitalists in America spent $728 million on drones and robotics, far ahead of China, which was No. 2 on the list with only $227 million. Japan followed with $129 million invested, while Singapore and Canada closed the top five with $96 million and $59 million spent by venture capitalists, respectively.