Robotics

Baidu’s Apollo Go and K2’s AutoGo Launch Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Abu Dhabi

Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo have begun offering fully autonomous ride-hailing services on Yas Island via the AutoGo app, following their acquisition of a driverless commercial permit in November 2025. The companies plan phased expansion to Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands throughout 2026.

January 17, 2026

Seeing Machines Forms Future Mobility Group to Support Autonomous Vehicle Programs

Seeing Machines has established a Future Mobility Group to integrate its driver and occupant monitoring systems with autonomous vehicle platforms as commercial deployments expand globally.

January 05, 2026

NVIDIA and Researchers Unveil NitroGen, an Open-Source AI That Can Play 1,000 Games

NVIDIA, along with researchers from Stanford and Caltech, has introduced NitroGen, an open-source AI model capable of playing more than 1,000 video games. Trained on 40,000 hours of gameplay, the model shows potential for use in robotics and simulation.

December 22, 2025

Scientific Systems Tests AI Autonomy Software with Fleet of Unmanned Boats

Scientific Systems has completed a maritime trial using its OPTIMUS autonomy software to coordinate nine unmanned surface vessels in autonomous missions, demonstrating decentralized AI control for naval operations.

December 16, 2025

Agibot Produces 5,000th Humanoid Robot

Shanghai-based robotics company Agibot has rolled out its 5,000th mass-produced humanoid robot, marking a major milestone in its embodied intelligence production lines.

December 08, 2025

Atomathic Launches AIDAR and AISIR Physical AI Platforms

Atomathic has announced the commercial availability of its AIDAR and AISIR platforms, which enhance sensor perception and decision-making across industries such as automotive, aviation, and defense.

December 04, 2025

iniVation Unveils Axiro Vision Product Line for Industrial AI and Automation

iniVation, part of SynSense Group, has introduced its new Axiro product family designed to enhance embedded AI and industrial automation with high-speed, high-dynamic-range vision systems.

December 04, 2025

MYai Robotics Launches Curation AI for Real-Time Content Verification

MYai Robotics has launched Curation AI, a real-time verification engine that authenticates online content such as images, videos, and social posts to help users identify misinformation instantly.

December 03, 2025

Z Advanced Computing’s Cognitive Explainable-AI Recognized for Level-5 Self-Driving

Z Advanced Computing’s Cognitive Explainable-AI has been recognized as a superior algorithm for achieving Level-5 autonomous driving, offering efficient training and strong situational awareness capabilities.

December 03, 2025

TrendForce Outlines 10 Key AI and Tech Trends for 2026

TrendForce's latest report identifies ten major technology trends for 2026, highlighting intensified AI chip competition, the rise of liquid cooling in data centers, and advances in optical communication, energy storage, and semiconductor packaging.

December 03, 2025

XAG Introduces R Series Agricultural Rover for Specialty Crop Automation

XAG has launched the R Series Agricultural Rover, a fully electric robot designed for specialty crop farming, offering intelligent navigation and precision spraying to reduce labor and operational costs.

December 01, 2025

CN Energy Group Launches PATHENBOT Robotics Platform and Website

CN Energy Group has launched PATHENBOT, a robotics solutions platform aimed at providing intelligent automation products and services to small and medium-sized businesses in North America. The subsidiary also opened its official website to showcase its integrated robotics and AI technologies.

December 01, 2025

Mordor Intelligence Projects Agricultural Robots Market to Triple by 2030

According to Mordor Intelligence, the global agricultural robots market is valued at $25 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $75 billion by 2030, driven by automation demand amid labor shortages and rising costs.

December 01, 2025

Farpoint Consortium Formed to Advance Allied Drone Warfare Training

A new multinational defense group, Farpoint, has been established to provide interoperable drone warfare training for NATO-aligned forces, combining simulation technologies with real drone systems.

December 01, 2025

Parallax Worlds Raises $4.9 Million to Expand Virtual Robot Testing Platform

Parallax Worlds has secured $4.9 million in total funding to advance its virtual simulation platform for stress-testing industrial robots before deployment. The company plans to use the capital for product development, hiring, and expansion into large-scale manufacturing.

November 27, 2025

Viam Partners with Universal Robots on AI-Powered Industrial Automation

Viam has announced a partnership with Universal Robots to expand its industrial automation solutions, integrating AI-powered robotics for manufacturing and marine applications.

November 27, 2025

Foxsy AI Launches FoxLeague, a Global AI Robotics Gaming Platform

Foxsy AI has launched FoxLeague, a simulation-based competition platform that merges AI robotics research with gaming, offering global tournaments and tokenized rewards for participants.

November 27, 2025

oToBrite Showcases Vision-AI Cameras and Developer Kits at iREX 2025

oToBrite Electronics, Inc. presented its new Vision-AI technologies at iREX 2025, featuring advanced automotive-grade cameras, multi-camera vision systems, and Jetson-compatible developer kits for robotics and unmanned vehicles.

November 27, 2025

Robotera Raises RMB 1 Billion in Series A+ Funding Led by Geely Capital

Robotera has secured nearly RMB 1 billion (about USD 140 million) in a Series A+ funding round led by Geely Capital, with participation from BAIC Capital. The funding will support mass production of its humanoid and service robots.

November 27, 2025

Pony AI and Sunlight Mobility Partner to Expand Robotaxi Fleet in China

Pony AI has signed a new agreement with Sunlight Mobility to adopt an asset-light model for its robotaxi operations, with the first Gen-7 vehicles to be deployed in Guangzhou by the end of 2025.

November 24, 2025

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