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Bedrock Robotics has successfully raised $600 million in Series C funding, co-led by CapitalG and Emergence Capital, bringing its total funding to nearly $1 billion. This funding round values the company at $4.1 billion and aims to scale its fully autonomous heavy equipment to tackle labor shortages...
DareRobot, a company specializing in embodied intelligence robotics for heavy industry, has successfully completed a Pre-A+ funding round worth hundreds of millions of yuan. Investors in this round include Fosun RZ Capital, Qingshi Asset Management, Zhengxi Capital, Xigao Investment, Bozhon Precisio...
On October 12, 2026, the 26th China International Industrial Expo kicked off at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, running until October 16. During the event, Brainstone and its partner Smart Dynamics unveiled the EBK-HR D1 series, a wheeled dual-arm humanoid robot designed f...
JAKA Robotics has introduced the Kargo50, a heavy-duty wheeled humanoid designed for factory tote handling, alongside the Zu50, a 50 kg collaborative arm. These products were launched at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, showcasing the company's commitment to advancing automation so...
MVP Robotics successfully demonstrated the autonomous capabilities of its M2P Heavy, capable of moving up to 800 pounds, during the Autonomous Ground Vehicles Prize Challenge. This event took place at the Beasley Knob Off-Highway Vehicle Trail in Georgia's Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, focus...
On August 19, 2026, Qingzhuo Power Robotics Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. unveiled its 4-meter humanoid robot at the 11th World Robot Conference in Beijing. This robot features a hybrid drive system, with 39 of its 41 active degrees of freedom powered by digital hydraulic actuators, while the remai...
A new control method has been developed for a heavy-duty hexapod robot designed to walk on border terrains, as reported in the Journal of Field Robotics. This method utilizes a simplified model to enhance the robot's navigation capabilities in challenging environments. The significance of this deve...
The 26th China International Industry Fair (CIIF) in Shanghai showcased the CR5000-3700 heavy-duty industrial robot from Shanghai Chaifu Robotics, which boasts a rated payload of 5,000.36 kilograms. This surpasses the previous record of 2,300 kilograms held by FANUC, marking a significant advancemen...
Deep Robotics has released a video showcasing its DR02 humanoid robot performing traffic assistance tasks in rainy weather in Hangzhou's West Lake district. The demonstration highlights the robot's capabilities in navigation, obstacle avoidance, and interaction with pedestrians, emphasizing its all-...
On September 6, 2026, the third Shenyang Manufacturing Trade and Economic Activity Week concluded, showcasing a shift in focus from heavy machinery to agile local robotics. These robots, capable of carrying heavy loads across complex terrains and tailored for small to medium enterprises, have moved...
Gravis Robotics has successfully raised $200 million in a Series A funding round led by SoftBank to enhance its autonomous heavy machinery technology for construction sites worldwide. This investment comes at a crucial time as the construction industry faces increasing demands for energy networks,...
Xuanji Power, a robotics company specializing in intelligent platforms and core components, has successfully secured hundreds of millions in Pre-A funding. This significant investment aims to bolster the company's product development and mass production capabilities, particularly for its advanced he...
NeodraDynamics Robotics has unveiled Neo1, a 13-foot humanoid robot designed for heavy industrial workloads, at the 2026 China International Industry Fair. This innovative robot combines hydraulic actuators with electric drives, enabling it to lift over 1,100 pounds while maintaining precise movemen...
NeodraDynamics has introduced the Neo1, a 4-meter and 1.2-ton heavy-duty hydraulic robot, in collaboration with JD Industrial at the CIIF. This hybrid hydraulic-electric robot aims to overcome the limitations of traditional pure-electric robots by providing enhanced performance for industrial applic...
At the ICRA 2026 conference in Vienna, LingSi Intelligent unveiled its cutting-edge four-legged robot designed for heavy load transportation. Established in 2023, the company has rapidly made a name for itself in the robotics sector by prioritizing practical applications and responding to customer d...
Researchers at Beijing University of Science and Technology have developed the RWTCbot, an advanced wall-climbing robot designed to navigate 90-degree angles while transporting substantial weights. This innovative technology aims to tackle the challenges faced in high-altitude maintenance tasks, par...
A heavy-duty inspection robot from Austria has been introduced at a gas compression facility to enhance safety and efficiency in monitoring operations. This deployment, which took place recently, aims to streamline inspections and reduce the need for human intervention in potentially hazardous envir...
Daka Robotics has unveiled its groundbreaking "Ton-Class Heavy Load Robot Horse," marking a significant advancement in heavy load transportation technology. The global debut took place at an industry conference held in Shanghai on October 15, 2023. This innovative robot horse is designed to efficien...
Team Lionstrike, a collaboration between GM Defence, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace, has introduced a new truck to enhance its Light Mobility Vehicle offerings for the British Army. This development, announced in October 2023, aims to bolster the army's operational capabilities by providing a versati...
In a recent podcast, Sankaet Pathak, CEO of Foundation Robotics, discussed the company's strategic focus, highlighting an equal division between defense and commercial projects. He announced the launch of a pilot program in Ukraine, which aims to enhance operational capabilities in challenging envir...
KUKA has introduced the KR TITAN ultra, a new robot designed for heavy-duty applications, enhancing its offerings in the automation sector. This advanced robot features an impressive reach and precise dynamics, making it suitable for various industries, including automotive manufacturing, battery ha...
In the automotive manufacturing industry, the stamping process is essential for creating body panels like doors, side panels, and engine hoods. However, traditional stamping lines often depend on manual loading and unloading, which leads to inefficiencies and exposes workers to challenging condition...
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