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Agility Robotics has selected Nyobolt as its technology partner for the ultra-fast charging battery system in its new humanoid robot, Digit 5. This collaboration aims to enhance Digit 5's operational efficiency, allowing it to work over 20 hours within a 24-hour period, a significant improvement ove...
Ency Software and Estun have formed a technology partnership aimed at providing European users of Estun robots with a seamless and fully integrated solution for programming and simulating their automation cells. This collaboration is significant as it enhances the capabilities of Estun robots, allo...
Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership aimed at advancing the next generation of automated driving systems. This collaboration combines Mercedes-Benz's automotive engineering and safety expertise with NVIDIA's accelerated computing and AI technologies, ma...
CNET senior editor Matt Elliott reviewed the Acemate S10 Tennis Robot, highlighting its ability to mimic human-like responses during practice. After a month of use, he found it beneficial for improving his backhand and volleys, addressing the common issue of insufficient practice time. The Acemate...
XPENG has announced the opening of its proprietary vehicle technologies and engineering capabilities to global partners through its XPENG AI Engineering business. This initiative was presented by Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng at the Paris Automotive Summit and aims to enhance technology partnerships...
Agility Robotics has announced a partnership with Nyobolt, a leader in ultra-fast charging solutions, to enhance its Digit 5 humanoid robot. This collaboration focuses on integrating Nyobolt's advanced battery technology, which allows Digit 5 to operate for over 20 hours within a 24-hour period. Th...
Agility Robotics has announced a partnership with Nyobolt to integrate ultra-fast charging battery technology into its Digit 5 humanoid robot. This new battery system allows Digit 5 to operate for over 20 hours within a 24-hour period, significantly enhancing its productivity and efficiency. The co...
Volvo Cars has announced an expansion of its partnership with NVIDIA to enhance safety in automated driving technology for future vehicles. This collaboration builds on a decade-long relationship, leveraging Volvo's extensive safety expertise and NVIDIA's Hyperion sensor and compute architecture to...
Milrem Robotics and Chugach Alaska Corp. have entered a memorandum of cooperation to explore the production and support of Milrem's unmanned ground systems in the U.S. This partnership aims to enhance capabilities for American and allied customers, focusing on assembly, sustainment, and lifecycle su...
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has expanded its partnership with Intuition Robotics to continue providing the ElliQ AI companion to seniors at risk of loneliness and social isolation. This new three-year agreement is valued at $2.1 million and builds on three years of collaboration...
SLM Partners has successfully secured €150 million ($167 million) from Dutch pension investor APG for its SLM Silva Fund II, aimed at investing in continuous cover forestry (CCF) projects across Europe. This funding marks the first and final close of the fund, building on the success of SLM Silva Fu...
Synapticon and Reynolds & Moore have announced a partnership aimed at supporting developers of humanoid and mobile robots. This collaboration is expected to enhance the resources available to engineers working in the field of robotics. The partnership is significant as it combines the expertise of...
Element Logic has announced a strategic global partnership with Ranpak. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiencies and sustainability in packaging solutions. The partnership is significant as it combines Element Logic's expertise in automation with Ranpak's innovative packaging tec...
Kuka has entered into a strategic partnership with global technology distributor TD Synnex to enhance the adoption of robotics, automation, and Physical AI across multiple countries. This collaboration is significant as it aims to streamline the integration of advanced technologies in various marke...
Ultra has successfully raised $50 million in Series A funding to advance its warehouse robotics operations, bringing its total funding to $62 million. The Brooklyn-based company is strengthening its collaboration with Physical Intelligence, which provides AI models for its robotic systems. Ultra's i...
UBTECH and FAW-Volkswagen have announced a partnership to develop and test humanoid robot applications for logistics, building on their existing collaboration in manufacturing. This strategic cooperation, revealed on October 8, aims to create demonstration applications that promote humanoid solution...
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed Amariko Co., Ltd. as its local representative for the Dynacon product family in Japan. This partnership aims to enhance business development and provide technical support to Dynacon customers across the country. The collaboration is significant as FET s...
Siemens and TD SYNNEX have announced a global distribution partnership aimed at leveraging physical AI and accelerating IT/OT convergence. This collaboration seeks to merge Siemens' industrial technology and expertise with TD SYNNEX's extensive IT ecosystem, which includes various technology and sol...
Coco Robotics has announced an exclusive partnership with Deliveroo to initiate robot deliveries in the UK. This collaboration marks Coco's entry into the UK market, with plans to begin operations in London's Canary Wharf before expanding to additional towns and cities in the upcoming months. The s...
Ency Software and Estun have initiated a technology partnership to enhance the programming and simulation of Estun robots for European users. Two Estun robots have been delivered to Ency's R&D center in Cyprus for integration and testing, resulting in dedicated drivers and post-processors for seamle...
Agility Robotics and Fort Robotics have expanded their multiyear partnership to develop a comprehensive safety architecture for Digit 5, Agility's next-generation humanoid robot. This collaboration includes a safety pendant, onboard communications, and an off-robot interface designed to enhance safe...
THG Fulfil has announced an expansion of its distribution partnership with AutoStore, allowing the company to offer AutoStore systems through both CapEx ownership and its existing Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. This expanded agreement provides brands and retailers with enhanced flexibility in w...
Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the safety infrastructure of the Digit® 5 humanoid robot. This partnership aims to build upon their previous collaboration, which has evolved from a single hardware component to a comprehensive safety architectur...
Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the safety infrastructure of Agility's next-generation humanoid robot, Digit 5. This collaboration will enhance the existing safety architecture, which includes a safety pendant, on-robot communications, and...
Carbon Robotics has launched its Carbon Autonomy Ready program, with Great Plains Manufacturing as its first partner. This initiative aims to create a technical specification for integrating various implements into the Carbon Autonomy platform, enhancing the capabilities of autonomous farming equipm...
On September 22, XPENG conducted its inaugural Robotics Supply Chain Partner Conference, gathering top supply chain firms specializing in essential components such as robot joint modules, actuators, and precision structural parts. This conference is significant as it marks XPENG's commitment to str...
RLWRLD and CJ Logistics have expanded their partnership to develop and test AI systems for logistics robots, aiming for commercial deployments in South Korea and international markets. The collaboration includes proof-of-concept projects utilizing RLWRLD's RLDX-1 model, which employs sensor data to...
Vantora, formerly known as UP.Labs, has successfully raised $100 million from Silversmith Capital Partners, marking its first external funding round. The company is shifting its business model to allow corporate partners, including Porsche and J.B. Hunt, to integrate startups directly into their ope...
AIROBO has entered into a strategic partnership with Huafa Property to enhance smart community development through robot deployment. The collaboration aims to identify representative projects within Huafa's properties to initiate pilot applications of robots, establishing a benchmark for smart commu...
Lucid Motors has announced a partnership with Bolt, a European mobility platform, to potentially introduce robotaxis in Europe. Bolt aims to deploy at least 25,000 fully autonomous vehicles based on Lucid's upcoming mid-size electric vehicle architecture, which is designed to be smaller and more aff...
Top Group and Yuan Sheng Technology have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to collaborate on embodied intelligent perception and execution capabilities. This partnership aims to enhance the core technologies of tactile perception for dexterous hands and accelerate the commercialization of emb...
Matter Venture Partners has successfully closed its second fund, raising $450 million aimed at early-stage HardTech startups in sectors such as robotics, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing. This funding will enable the firm to support innovative companies that are essential for the develo...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded over $30 million to 12 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) sites. These awards will initiate cooperative agreements for evaluations lasting up to five years, focusing on protocol development, data collection, and analysis. T...
Airwise Solutions has announced a partnership with UAS Sentry to integrate the Nexus Remote ID detection system with its Nexus platform. This collaboration aims to provide enterprise customers with a comprehensive operational view of both their drone fleets and other Remote ID-equipped drones in the...
Canada and Ukraine have entered a significant defense agreement to collaboratively produce uncrewed technologies, counter-drone systems, and munitions. This partnership, announced by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Calgary, aims to enhanc...
Ukrainian Armor's CEO, Vladyslav Belbas, announced plans to collaborate with German industry, potentially with Mercedes-Benz, to manufacture two newly unveiled land vehicles at the MSPO trade show. The Saigak Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) and Varta 3 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle...
On September 7, 2026, Qiaoyin Urban Management Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the National Local Co-construction Humanoid Robot Innovation Center. The partnership aims to establish the first national application hub for humanoid robots in urban services, integrating advanced...
NVIDIA has announced a collaboration with a network of Australian NVIDIA Cloud Partners (NCPs) and AI infrastructure partners to expand land, power, and shell capacity for hosting NVIDIA DSX™ AI factories. This initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for AI compute in Australia, with a project...
Neura Robotics and Seco have established a strategic partnership focused on developing robot compute hardware and physical AI automation. This collaboration aims to manufacture key computing components for Neura's cognitive robots, including the 4NE1 humanoid, using Qualcomm Dragonwing processors. T...
The WAIC 2026 showcased a significant evolution in rehabilitation robots, highlighting their transition from mere training tools to essential treatment partners. This shift reflects advancements in embodied intelligence, which is becoming increasingly relevant in the field of rehabilitation. This t...
Jungheinrich and Movu Robotics have established a strategic partnership, designating Jungheinrich as the preferred integrator for Movu's shuttle systems. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of highly automated pallet warehouse solutions, addressing the increasing demand driven by r...
Robot.com has announced a seven-year commercial agreement with Sodexo Group to enhance the deployment of its sidewalk delivery robot, R-Kiwi, which has completed 2.4 million tasks. This partnership builds on their collaboration that began in 2021 and focuses on select Sodexo-operated college campuse...
Medtronic PLC has announced a strategic partnership with Cornerstone Robotics Ltd., which includes a significant investment of $700 million. This collaboration grants Medtronic distribution rights for Cornerstone's Sentire surgical system in select international markets, enhancing its portfolio alon...
Logistik Schmitt is enhancing its collaboration with Infios by deploying the Infios Yard solution at its Rastatt site, improving visibility and efficiency in yard operations. This Yard Management System (YMS) project extends their successful partnership, which has already seen Infios Warehouse Manag...
The Robot Kindergarten has officially opened, introducing seven collaborative research topics aimed at advancing the field of robotics. This initiative is significant as it seeks to foster innovation and collaboration among various stakeholders in robotics, enhancing the ecosystem for future develop...
Humanoid robots are evolving from simple tools to complex partners, driven by advancements in large models. The architecture of these robots consists of a 'cerebellum' for motion control and a 'brain' for understanding tasks and making decisions. Companies like Yushutech and Tesla are at the forefro...
On August 28, 2026, Zhongke Chuangda (stock code 300496) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center during the World Robot Conference 2026. This partnership aims to deepen collaboration in embodied intelligence, robotics technology, and industrial appl...
NVIDIA and MediaTek have announced an expansion of their collaboration to develop next-generation AI computing platforms, focusing on AI infrastructure, local AI computing, and automotive applications. MediaTek will integrate NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion™ platform to facilitate the creation of custom XPUs...
Deere & Co. announced a Q3 2026 net income of $1.379 billion, or $5.10 per share, exceeding market expectations despite challenges in its Production and Precision Agriculture division. The company raised its full-year net income guidance to between $4.75 billion and $5 billion, indicating a potentia...
Tennibot has launched the Partner Lite, an AI-powered ball machine priced at $1,495, aimed at making intelligent training more accessible. This new model offers app-guided custom drills similar to those in the flagship Partner V2 but features a stationary design to reduce costs for athletes and trai...
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