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Eka Robotics announced the successful completion of a $150 million Series A funding round aimed at scaling its innovative technology and customer deployments. Founded in 2024 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company is developing a vision-force-action (VFA) model that enables robots to gen...
The 40th Anniversary Academic Seminar on Parallel Mechanisms and Robotics in China is set to take place, alongside the Young Scholars Forum on Spatial Mechanisms. This event aims to gather experts and scholars to discuss advancements in robotics and parallel mechanisms, fostering collaboration and...
In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced restrictions on imports of certain foreign-made advanced robots due to cybersecurity concerns. This ruling affects mobile and legged robots, prompting questions for companies considering purchases. A free webinar featuring leaders from V...
On October 22, 2026, the 7th CPEM Power AI Conference and related events commenced in Hangzhou, attracting over 1,500 representatives from various sectors of the power industry. The conference focused on the integration of AI and robotics in grid operations, addressing the increasing complexity of e...
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is reviving his vision for robotics by planning significant investments in the industry, including a $5.375 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics business. This move aims to create a leading robotics company, despite market skepticism reflected in a nearly 10% drop in stock...
SAiMON Robotics recently participated in the Ascend 2026 conference, an exclusive event hosted by Skydio, which took place on September 23-24 in Summerlin, Nevada. The company evaluated various drone technologies, including NDAA-compliant, dock-based, and long-range options, to enhance its offerings...
3Srobotics made its North American debut at FABTECH US 2026, presenting its innovative Physical AI technology and intelligent welding solutions at Booth S39072, South Hall, Level 2. This event signifies a significant milestone in the company's global expansion strategy, highlighting its commitment t...
Noetix Robotics, supported by CATL, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, with a potential timeline set for 2027. The company is currently evaluating the size and timing of the offering, which may be subject to change. This move is significant as it reflects the growing inte...
Unitree Robotics has developed a humanoid coding system, enhancing its existing G1 humanoid robot model. This initiative connects to the company's broader hardware business strategy, aiming to streamline the coding process for users. The introduction of this coding system is significant as it allow...
Noetix Robotics, a humanoid robotics company based in Beijing, has filed a confidential IPO application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise several hundred million dollars, with a potential listing as early as 2027. This move places the Tsinghua University-affiliated company on the ob...
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation (PRCT) is advancing its Aquablation devices designed for urology, specifically targeting benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). These innovative devices provide patients with enduring relief from urinary symptoms while minimizing the side effects commonly associated with...
Fort Robotics has secured approximately $20 million in additional funding commitments from existing investors as it prepares for a public listing through a merger with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp. Tiger Global is leading this financing round, contributing about $10 million, while also committ...
Reliable Robotics has successfully raised an additional $115 million, increasing its Series D funding to $275 million and elevating its valuation to over $1 billion. The company is focused on developing the Reliable Autonomy System for automated flight operations and is pursuing FAA certification fo...
Nvidia has expanded its Isaac robotics platform, introducing new training data, simulation tools, runtime software, and safety technology. This update was showcased alongside Agile Robots' Agile ONE SN humanoid, which utilizes Nvidia's Isaac GR00T and Jetson Thor. The enhancements aim to accelerate...
Agile Robots has launched the Agile ONE SN, a compact humanoid robot designed with NVIDIA's robotics software and onboard computing capabilities. Announced at GTC Berlin on October 21, the Agile ONE SN is expected to be available in early 2027, providing research labs with a foundational platform fo...
Papergames has founded Nüwa Bionic (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. with a registered capital of 10 million yuan. The company, led by founder Yao Runhao, aims to focus on intelligent robot research and development, consumer robot manufacturing, and AI hardware sales. This strategic move i...
Noetix Robotics has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, which could potentially raise several hundred million dollars. According to Bloomberg, the Beijing-based humanoid robot manufacturer, also known as Songyan Power Beijing Technology Co., could go public as ear...
On October 22, 2026, NEURA Robotics and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) inaugurated the TUM RoboGym at LabCampus, near Munich Airport. This state-of-the-art facility, covering over 2,300 square meters, integrates research, robot training, and industrial applications, developed in collaborat...
Advantech has expanded its Physical AI and robotics platform to meet the increasing demand for safe and validated intelligent robots. This integrated platform encompasses AI computing, perception, functional safety, validation, and deployment, enabling the development of robots that can effectively...
Engineers often face challenges when integrating motors into compact spaces while requiring high torque, speed, and efficiency. The demand for motors that can fit into these tight confines is crucial for successful robotics projects. Frameless motors present a solution, offering advantages in design...
FORT Robotics, Inc. has secured approximately $20 million in new funding from existing investors, led by Tiger Global. This financing is part of FORT's strategy to enhance its safety platform, which focuses on the Trust Layer for Physical AI. The funding is expected to close this week and will suppo...
Comau is set to integrate NVIDIA's Physical AI simulation libraries and accelerated computing into its robotics products and system design processes. This collaboration aims to enhance the development of intelligent and autonomous robotics solutions tailored for industrial applications. The partner...
Noetix Robotics has confidentially submitted its application for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, which is expected to generate several hundred million dollars. This move indicates the company's strategic intent to access capital markets for growth and expansion. The potential IPO is...
Gamma Robotics has officially launched in Shanghai as the first market-oriented company incubated by China Telecom's TeleAI. The company aims to develop self-evolving humanoid robots and whole-body models, marking a significant step in robotics innovation. This initiative is important as it highlig...
Agility Robotics has announced that its next-generation humanoid robot, Digit 5, will utilize NVIDIA IGX Thor modules for its onboard computing needs. This move expands the existing collaboration between Agility and NVIDIA, focusing on integrating AI computing with safety measures for broader commer...
Origami Robotics has unveiled the S1 glove, a device designed to capture human dexterity by recording finger movements and touch. Announced on October 21, the glove works in conjunction with the company's robotic hand, ensuring that recorded finger angles directly correspond to the robot's joints. T...
Carbon Robotics, based in Seattle, has announced layoffs attributed to broader economic conditions, although the exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed. Reports from former employees indicate that the company rapidly increased its workforce before implementing significant layoffs, wi...
CoreWeave has launched Physical AI Launchables, a set of tested templates aimed at assisting robotics and autonomous vehicle teams in executing common workloads without the need to rebuild cloud environments for each task. This service supports several platforms, including Nvidia Isaac Sim and CARLA...
Shanghai-based cleaning robotics startup Jingji Intelligent has successfully raised tens of millions of RMB in seed funding from Haowen Tianshu Robotics and Shanghai Lanyun Industrial Development. This financing was disclosed on October 20, shortly after the company's establishment in September. Th...
Dexory, a warehouse data intelligence firm, has announced its testing of next-generation capabilities utilizing NVIDIA Halos safety platform for physical AI. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of autonomous robotics in industrial settings. The collaboration with NVIDIA is significant as it...
A recent study published in Science Robotics discusses the innovative use of spectral swarm robotics to understand the shape of an arena. This approach leverages multiple robotic agents that work collaboratively to gather data about their environment, enhancing spatial awareness and mapping capabili...
Teradyne Robotics has partnered with Sereact to integrate their physical AI platform with collaborative robots from Universal Robots (UR). This collaboration aims to introduce intelligent and adaptable automation solutions to sectors like retail and logistics, particularly in processing returned fas...
Bear Robotics has launched KINO-2, a robot-learning platform designed to convert task demonstrations into deployable manipulation skills on its KR1 humanoid robot. This development is a result of Bear's collaboration with NVIDIA, leveraging their Physical AI technologies to enhance operational effic...
Recent advancements in humanoid robotics highlight fine-motor manipulation as a significant challenge, surpassing the complexity of walking on uneven surfaces. Engineers face the daunting task of replicating the human hand's dexterity, strength, and reliability, which involves intricate systems of s...
Gamma Robotics, an innovative company focused on humanoid robots, has been established in Shanghai's Xuhui District, marking the first market-oriented venture incubated by China Telecom's TeleAI. The company aims to innovate and apply self-evolving humanoid robot models and will collaborate with Tel...
Agility Robotics has announced the opening of a new 50,000-square-foot facility in Pittsburgh to bolster its deployment and service capabilities for its humanoid robot, Digit. This expansion aims to support an increasing customer base and enhance the company's software and AI development efforts, pa...
At GTC Berlin, NVIDIA announced significant enhancements to the NVIDIA Isaac™ open robotics development platform, introducing a reference humanoid, datasets, and runtime updates. These advancements aim to streamline the transition from data to deployment, accelerating the integration of general-purp...
Eka Robotics has successfully raised $150 million in Series A funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz and F-Prime, achieving a valuation of $1.45 billion. The funding aims to advance the company's vision-force-action model, which integrates visual and force data to enable robots to handle unfamiliar tas...
On October 20, 2026, a roundtable titled 'Frontline of Physical AI: Stakeholders Discuss Japan's Winning Strategies' was held at the MIRAI ROBO SQUARE. Key speakers included CEO Tatsu Ishobe of Preferred Robotics, CEO Ken Matsui of ugo, and President Kaname Hayashi of GROOVE X. The session featured...
Eka Robotics has successfully raised $150 million in Series A funding, aimed at enhancing robots' ability to handle objects with speed and adaptability. This funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz and F-Prime, will bolster the company's AI model and facilitate customer deployments, contributing t...
Arrowfly has announced the rebranding of RoboBusiness, a prominent robotics industry event for two decades, to Robotics Summit & Expo West. This new conference and expo will focus on the design, deployment, and scaling of commercial robots and businesses, with the inaugural event scheduled for Octob...
The Robot Report is now accepting nominations for the 2027 TRR50 Robotics Innovation Awards, with a submission deadline of January 5, 2027. This year marks a rebranding from RBR50 to TRR50, continuing its tradition of recognizing groundbreaking robotics innovations since 2012. The awards celebrate...
AGCO and Agility Robotics have entered into a commercial agreement to pilot the Digit humanoid robot at AGCO's manufacturing plant in Hesston, Kansas, starting in 2027. The robot will perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks such as parts sorting and stacking, allowing AGCO to assess the in...
Reliable Robotics, based in Mountain View, California, has secured $115 million in funding to advance its autonomous flying technology. This funding, part of an extended Series D round, has increased the startup's valuation to over $1 billion. Co-founder and CEO Robert Rose emphasized the importance...
GA Robotics will exhibit at the first Humanoid Robot Expo during NexTech Week 2026, held from November 11 to 13 in Makuhari Messe. As the official distributor of UBTECH humanoid robots in Japan, the company will showcase three models: Walker C1, Cruzr S2, and Walker Tienkung, with booth number 17-60...
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (FFAI) is set to separate its robotics business into a new Nasdaq-listed company, FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (FFR), through an all-stock deal valued at approximately $200 million. This strategic move aims to enhance the focus and growth of the robotics op...
The United States has reportedly advanced the timeline for the 'Huawei Moment' in the robotics sector by five years. This shift reflects a growing urgency to address ethical and regulatory challenges associated with robotics technology, particularly as robots become more integrated into various envi...
Neura Robotics and NXAI have announced a partnership to create a memory system for cognitive robots, integrating Neura's physical AI stack with NXAI's xLSTM architecture. This collaboration aims to enhance robots' ability to maintain context during multi-step tasks and utilize past experiences effec...
Gecko Robotics has announced a significant $300 million increase to its existing contract with the U.S. Navy and General Services Administration. This expansion, which follows a previous $71 million contract awarded six months ago, aims to enhance fleet readiness and reduce maintenance delays throug...
The robotics industry is reportedly transitioning into the 'scaled commercial' stage, as interpreted by five recent market reports. This shift signifies a maturation of technology and increased adoption across various sectors, indicating a promising future for robotics applications. This developmen...
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