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Ring Introduces Flying Security Drone Set to Launch in January
Amazon's Ring has announced a flying home security drone, which will be available starting in January. This marks the company's entry into the robotics market a...
Path Robotics raises $300 million, increasing valuation to $2.45 billion
Path Robotics has completed a funding round that raised $300 million, boosting its valuation to $2.45 billion.
Amazon's Ring Launches $250 Flying Security Camera and Rebrands Astro Rover
Amazon's Ring has introduced a new flying security camera priced at $250, marking its entry into the robotics market. The company also announced a rebranded ver...
Ring introduces home security drone and enterprise robot for automated surveillance
Ring has launched a new robotics division, unveiling a home security drone and an enterprise security robot. The devices are designed to patrol homes and busine...
Startup Memories.ai Uses Gig Workers to Provide Robot Training Data Through Video
Memories.ai, a startup founded by former Meta researchers, is launching a platform for gig workers to create first-person video data for robot training. The com...
Ajay Agarwal of Bain Capital Ventures Highlights Growth in Robotics and Physical AI
Ajay Agarwal, a partner at Bain Capital Ventures, reflects on his early investment in Kiva Systems and the current surge in robotics and physical AI. With fundi...
MIT and NYU Develop AI Platform to Enhance Robot Understanding of Human Commands
Researchers from MIT and New York University have created FLEX, an AI-assisted learning platform that enables robots to interpret natural language commands more...
Amazon continues pursuit of household robots despite challenges with Astro
Amazon is developing a new home robot product after the limited success of its Astro robot, which was initially launched in 2021. The company has formed a new t...
SoftBank and ABB Explore Options to Modify Robotics Deal Affected by Chinese Regulations
SoftBank Group and ABB are considering separating the Chinese segment of their robotics deal to address regulatory challenges posed by Beijing. This move aims t...
Physicl secures $10 million to enhance robot training with realistic simulations
Physicl, founded by Alex de Vigan, has raised $10 million in seed funding to develop realistic simulations for robot training. The startup aims to create high-f...
Pentagon Engages Machina Labs to Develop Affordable Attack Drones
The Pentagon has contracted Machina Labs to create low-cost attack drones using modular factories. This initiative reflects the increasing role of autonomous sy...
Agility Robotics Becomes First US Humanoid Robotics Company to Go Public
Agility Robotics has officially entered the public market, marking a significant milestone as the first dedicated US humanoid robotics firm to do so.
Agility Robotics to Become First US Humanoid Company to Go Public
Agility Robotics Inc. is set to debut on Nasdaq as the first dedicated humanoid robotics company in the US. The company will trade under the ticker 'AGLT' follo...
Agility Robotics to Go Public, Raising $465 Million for New Humanoid Robot Model
Agility Robotics is set to become a publicly-traded company through a reverse merger, raising $465 million. The funds will support the development and deploymen...
MIT Develops New Memory System to Enhance Robot Object Recognition
Researchers at MIT have created a memory system called UQ-DAAAM that helps robots accurately identify objects by correcting mislabeled descriptions. This advanc...
Toyota establishes robotics department to advance technology in automotive sector
Toyota Motor Corp. has launched a dedicated robotics division to enhance its technological capabilities. This move aligns the company with other major global au...
China Blocks SoftBank's Acquisition of ABB's Robotics Unit
ABB Ltd. announced that Chinese regulators have prevented SoftBank Group Corp. from acquiring its robotics division. This decision impacts SoftBank's strategy t...
Chinese Robotics Investment Drops to $1.6 Billion Amid Market Concerns
Fundraising in China's robotics sector fell significantly to approximately 11 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in October. This decline indicates a slowdown in inves...
Shield AI CEO Discusses Impact of Autonomous Drones on Modern Warfare
Gary Steele, CEO of Shield AI, highlighted the transformative role of AI-piloted aircraft and autonomous drones in contemporary military operations.
AI and Autonomous Drones Transforming Modern Warfare, Says Shield AI CEO
Gary Steele, CEO of Shield AI, highlighted the impact of AI-piloted aircraft and autonomous drones on contemporary military strategies during a discussion in Lo...
Subvocal Company Develops Smart Glasses for Silent Communication with Computers
Subvocal Company has created smart glasses that allow users to communicate with their computers silently by mouthing words. The technology, which utilizes radio...
New Home-Help Robot Unveiled by Dreame Technology at Berlin Trade Fair
Dreame Technology introduced its Echo S1 robot, designed to assist with laundry tasks, at a trade fair in Berlin. The robot can sort, wash, and store clothes, s...
Physical Intelligence seeks $1 billion funding to reach $20 billion valuation
Physical Intelligence, a startup focused on AI software for robots, is negotiating a funding round that could increase its valuation to approximately $20 billio...
BlackBerry CEO Highlights Growth Potential in AI-Powered Robotics
BlackBerry's CEO John Giamatteo emphasizes the company's shift towards artificial intelligence-powered robotics as a key growth area. With its QNX operating sys...
Bedrock Robotics Achieves $4.1 Billion Valuation After $600 Million Funding Round
Bedrock Robotics Inc. has reached a valuation of $4.1 billion following a $600 million Series C funding round. The company specializes in autonomous constructio...
Volkswagen and Xpeng Begin Testing Autonomous Driving Technologies in China
Volkswagen and Xpeng have received approvals to conduct trials of autonomous driving systems on public roads in China. This development follows a safety review ...
Concerns Grow Over China's Advancements in Electric Vehicle Market
Chinese automakers are rapidly gaining market share in the UK, with vehicles that combine advanced technology and competitive pricing. As the U.S. imposes tarif...
Nvidia CEO showcases Microduck robots, leading to over 20,000 preorders
A video of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang demonstrating Microduck robots at a conference has gone viral, resulting in over 20,000 preorders within a day. The open-sour...
U.S. humanoid robotics market could shrink significantly due to trade restrictions
Trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. government may reduce the humanoid robotics market by 58% by 2030, according to International Data Corporation. The limit...
Unitree Robotics Founder Anticipates Humanoid Robot Breakthrough by 2028
Wang Xingxing, founder of Unitree Robotics, has revised his timeline for humanoid robot advancements, now predicting significant breakthroughs by 2028. This mar...
inDrive plans robotaxi tests in Kazakhstan for 2027 with Pony.ai and Nvidia
inDrive, a ride-hailing service, is collaborating with Pony.ai and Nvidia to test robotaxis in Kazakhstan starting in 2027. The initiative reflects a growing in...
MIT researchers develop software to create self-aware 3D-printed objects
Researchers at MIT's CSAIL have introduced 'X-Hinges', a software that allows users to design 3D-printed objects with embedded sensors that can respond to human...
OpenShell Provides Secure Runtime for Autonomous AI Agents
OpenShell is a runtime environment designed for fleets of autonomous AI agents, allowing them to perform tasks while maintaining strict access controls. It enfo...
Noetix Robotics files for initial public offering in Hong Kong
Noetix Robotics, also known as Songyan Power Beijing Technology Co., has confidentially filed for an IPO in Hong Kong. The offering could potentially raise seve...
Amulya Vishwanath Discusses the Future of Physical AI and Robotics Development
Amulya Vishwanath, founder of Techable Ventures, describes the current state of physical AI as being in its 'LEGO era,' where foundational technologies for robo...
Eka Robotics Secures $150 Million Funding, Valued at $1.45 Billion for Advanced AI Manipulation
Eka Robotics has raised $150 million in Series A funding, bringing its valuation to $1.45 billion. The company is developing a new manipulation architecture tha...
Intel Requests FCC Exception for Foreign Robotics in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Intel has requested the Federal Communications Commission to allow access to certain foreign-made advanced robotics, which are deemed essential for semiconducto...
Laplace Intelligence develops AI-driven testing for robotics and self-driving cars
Laplace Intelligence, based in Ann Arbor, is creating automated red-teaming solutions to test physical AI systems, including robots and self-driving cars. The c...
SoftBank Group considers acquisition of Allied Universal, a leading US security firm
SoftBank Group Corp. is exploring the possibility of acquiring Allied Universal, the largest security services provider in the United States. This move aligns w...
Nvidia's former marketing lead discusses the current state of robotics investment
Amulya Vishwanath, a former Nvidia executive, describes the robotics industry as being in its foundational stage, likening it to a 'Lego era' where essential co...
Nvidia veteran discusses the evolving landscape of robotics and physical AI investment
Amulya Vishwanath, a former Nvidia executive, emphasizes that robotics is still in its early stages, likening it to a 'Lego era' where foundational components a...
Rivian plans to integrate third-party AI assistants into its electric vehicles
Rivian has introduced an AI assistant for its electric vehicles, allowing voice interactions for various functions. CEO RJ Scaringe announced plans to incorpora...
US and Chinese Robotaxi Companies Target European Market Expansion
European markets are becoming increasingly important for US and Chinese robotaxi companies as they seek to expand their autonomous driving services. The regulat...
Chinese Companies Lead in Advanced AI Robotics Market
Chinese firms are emerging as leaders in the development of advanced physical AI hardware, particularly in robotic hands. This advancement positions China favor...
Science Corporation implants vision-restoring chip in first Stargardt disease patient
Science Corporation has successfully implanted its PRIMA vision-restoring chip in a patient with Stargardt disease, a condition that leads to central vision los...
Industrial Next aims to enhance factory robot flexibility with AI technology
Industrial Next, founded by former Tesla engineers, is developing AI-powered robots that can switch tasks quickly in manufacturing settings. The company has par...
China Leads in Humanoid Robotics Development Amid AI Race
China has gained an early advantage in the development of advanced humanoid robotics, a key area in the global AI competition. This progress is part of a broade...
Laplace Intelligence develops AI-driven testing for robotics and self-driving vehicles
Laplace Intelligence, based in Ann Arbor, is creating automated red-teaming solutions to stress-test robotics and physical AI systems. The company aims to enhan...
Gemini 4 Argon Enhances Robotics with Advanced Physical Reasoning Capabilities
Gemini 4 Argon introduces significant advancements in physical understanding and reasoning for robotics, achieving an 87% score on the Embodied Reasoning benchm...
DeepSeek to Invest in New AI Robotics Startup Founded by Former Tencent Scientist
DeepSeek plans to lead the initial funding round for a new startup focused on AI for robotics. This investment is part of DeepSeek's strategy to support growth ...