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Drone Industry Insights (DII) launched the ASTRA Intelligence platform on October 6, 2026, featuring over 1,500 companies and 6,500 products from 68 countries. This searchable platform aims to streamline connections within the mobile robot ecosystem by allowing buyers, suppliers, investors, and poli...
In a significant development, humanoid robots are increasingly being deployed in warehouses across China, marking a major test for embodied intelligence in logistics. The complexity of warehouse operations requires more than just faster and smarter robots; it demands a comprehensive system capabilit...
General Robotics has announced a significant advancement for its GRID platform, which now auto-engineers its entire development and deployment lifecycle. This milestone allows GRID to streamline processes from robot onboarding to skill deployment, significantly reducing the time and expertise needed...
Physical Superintelligence (PSI) has successfully raised $58 million in seed funding, led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, to develop its AI-based physics platform named Emmy. This funding will enable PSI to recruit top talent and enhance its computational models aimed at optimizing data centers. T...
RoboColiseum has launched an evaluation platform for embodied intelligence models, aimed at providing a multidimensional assessment system. This platform, set to be fully operational by August 2026, allows developers to identify strengths and weaknesses in their models through simulations that close...
Recently, Beijing's Yizhuang district has been advancing its 'Embodied Intelligence Social Experiment Plan' to establish a globally influential embodied intelligence industry. On July 30, the ESCC Embodied Intelligence Supply Chain Ecosystem Conference was held in Yizhuang, where a rapid response pl...
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...
Recently, MoYing Technology's industrial intelligence platform was ranked 7th in the 2026 AI Innovation Application Top 50 exemplary cases, becoming the only benchmark enterprise in the field of industrial embodied intelligence. This recognition highlights the platform's innovative underlying techno...
Dronetag and Airwise Solutions have formed a strategic partnership to integrate Dronetag's Remote ID infrastructure into Airwise's airwiseOS platform. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive view of low-altitude airspace, enhancing the safety and management of Beyond Visual Line of Sight...
The movement and tracking of goods in warehouses have seen significant automation, yet the accuracy of inventory data remains a challenge. This gap is being addressed through advancements in AI and computer vision, marking the third wave of warehouse automation. The importance of this development l...
Recent insights from Oana Jinga, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial & Product Officer at Dexory, highlight the critical role of real-time data in warehouse automation. Despite advancements in technology, many warehouses still operate on outdated information, leading to inefficiencies in decision-making a...
Yusen Logistics Americas has initiated a strategic collaboration with Destro AI to deploy an AI-powered warehouse coordination platform. This initiative is part of Yusen's commitment to investing in intelligent warehouse technologies aimed at improving operational efficiency and delivering enhanced...
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled Ellyon, a next-generation platform designed for electronic attack and intelligence gathering. This innovative system is said to represent a significant technological advancement, integrating stand-off operations with enhanced capabilities to sense, unde...
On July 20, Huawei showcased its complete range of computing modules at the WAIC 2026, including the 800GE AI network card. This marks Huawei's strategic entry into the embodied intelligence sector with the public testing of its CloudRobo platform, aimed at enhancing the industry's development capab...
Alibaba's Qwen AI model is set to be integrated into Apple Intelligence, enhancing user experiences in China across various Apple operating systems including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. This integration allows users to utilize Qwen's features such as text and image understanding and content ge...
SwissDrones Operating AG and its subsidiary Xplorate Pacific announced on August 7 their expansion of a long-range drone inspection platform into the United States. This initiative aims to support energy, utility, and transportation operators in managing critical infrastructure such as pipelines and...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), BrainCo showcased a brain-controlled robot training platform. This innovative platform allows users to control robotic arms through brainwave signals, enabling actions like pouring water and picking apples without traditional interfaces....
Emesent, an autonomous mapping and robotics company, has secured $17 million in funding to advance its Cortex AI autonomy platform and expand its Aura cloud software. This funding includes a $7 million venture debt facility from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and a $10 million equity r...
Lingbo, a robotics subsidiary of Ant Group, has announced the development of a novel robot intelligence platform that utilizes data from Ant's extensive payment ecosystem. This initiative aims to enhance embodied AI capabilities and was unveiled recently, marking a significant step in the integratio...
Generalist AI, a startup focused on creating foundation models for robotics, has successfully secured $400 million in a recent funding round. This investment aims to expedite the development of what the company refers to as “physical AGI,” or artificial general intelligence that can function in the...
The Zhangjiang South Embodied Intelligence Supply Chain Platform is set to debut at the 2026 Zhangjiang Embodied Intelligence Developer Conference in Shanghai. This initiative seeks to improve collaboration within the supply chain, specifically targeting the challenges faced in the design, prototypi...
On May 19, Geek+ announced that its embodied intelligence picking workstation has been honored with the 2026 RBR50 Global Robotics Innovation Award. This recognition marks the fifth award for the company, solidifying its position as the most awarded Chinese firm in the history of the RBR50. The acco...
Sereact, a German robotics software company, has successfully secured $110 million in a Series B funding round, with Headline leading the investment. The round also saw participation from Bullhound Capital, Daphni, and Felix Capital, alongside existing investors Air Street Capital, Creandum, and Poi...
At LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart, Geekplus, a prominent provider of autonomous mobile robots, presented its cutting-edge 'Geekplus Brain' embodied intelligence technology along with a range of robotic solutions designed to revolutionize warehouse automation. The company conducted live demonstrations of...
At MODEX 2026, Geekplus unveiled its Geek+ Brain embodied intelligence platform alongside the RoboShuttle V5, signaling its strategic entry into the U.S. warehouse logistics market. As a prominent player in autonomous mobile robot solutions, Geekplus is focused on equipping warehouse operators with...
HITBOT has unveiled a groundbreaking “operating system + hardware matrix” framework this year, signaling a significant advancement in the field of intelligent robotics. As a member of the Xiaomi ecosystem and established in 2015, the company showcased three major innovations, including the HITBOT OS...
Fugro has formed a strategic partnership with DTACT, a high-tech software firm, and Ubotica, a pioneer in AI-driven satellite intelligence, to create an innovative data fusion and intelligence platform. This collaboration aims to equip government organizations with essential information to enhance n...
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