CarbonSix, a company focused on Physical AI for manufacturing, raised $40 million in Series A funding co-led by DSC Investment and LB Investment, with participation from new and existing investors. The funding will accelerate deployment of its robotic intelligence software and hardware for factory integration.
Pyka showcased its autonomous cargo aircraft, DropShip, during the U.S. Army Reserve's Combat Support Training Exercise, completing autonomous resupply and casualty evacuation missions.
UBTECH has launched the UWORLD U1 Series, which it calls the world’s first mass-produced full-size ultra-bionic humanoid robot lineup, featuring models designed for both consumer and commercial use.
WIRobotics has launched a roadmap to build a Physical AI development ecosystem, starting with the release of its humanoid robot ALLEX's simulation model and validation results.
X Square Robot has completed four consecutive financing rounds, reaching a valuation of over 2.8 billion dollars. The funding will support the development of embodied AI foundation models and commercial robotics deployments.
DJI has published a white paper and AI-enabled guide to support Dock as First Responder drone operations, outlining best practices for deployment and integration with FlightHub 2.
DEEPX and Sixfab have launched the DEEPX AI HAT+, an AI acceleration board for Raspberry Pi 5 that delivers low-power, high-performance inference capabilities for edge applications such as robotics and automation.
Advantech announced that its MIC-735 edge AI platform is undergoing validation through the NVIDIA Halos AI System Inspection Lab, making it one of the first platforms aligned with NVIDIA’s safety-focused framework for robotics and industrial systems.
Apera AI unveiled VuePod, a self-contained bin picking system built on its 4D Vision technology, at Automate 2026 in Chicago. The product offers autonomous setup and operation, reducing the need for custom integration and specialist expertise.
SiMa.ai and Mistral Solutions have announced a partnership to develop an intelligent drone reference design combining SiMa.ai’s Physical AI platform with Mistral’s embedded systems expertise. The design aims to accelerate autonomous drone deployment and will be available to OEMs and system integrators in Q3 2026.
DexRobot introduced its full DexHand robotic hand series and the new DexTele Teleoperation Data Acquisition System at Automate 2026 in Chicago, showcasing integrated solutions for dexterous manipulation and data collection.
Kawasaki Robotics and Dexterity Inc. have expanded their collaboration to integrate Kawasaki's RL030N robot arm with Dexterity's Mech humanoid robots for warehouse logistics, focusing on high-throughput operations and dynamic environments.
J-Elephant has received a strategic investment from Geekplus Robotics and formed a partnership to accelerate global adoption of pallet warehouse automation, integrating J-Elephant's vertical pallet robot technology into Geekplus' global network.
Geely Farizon, WeRide, and Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop mass-produced right-hand-drive Robotaxis, starting with deployment in Hong Kong before global rollout.
Innoviz Technologies will supply LiDAR sensors for Mobileye’s upcoming robotaxi service, which is set to launch in a major U.S. city in 2027 with plans to scale to 17,000 vehicles over five years.
Rocket One Inc. has introduced Swarm Stage AI, a simulation and defense platform designed to train organizations against coordinated drone swarm threats. The system adapts technology acquired from SkyStage for defense, infrastructure, and space applications.
FORT Robotics has joined the NVIDIA Halos for Robotics ecosystem, introducing its Outside-In Safety solution that extends robot perception using external sensors and AI agents to improve safety and productivity in industrial environments.
Vention and FANUC America have expanded their partnership to integrate FANUC's industrial robots into Vention's AI automation platform, enabling unified planning, programming, and operation of robotic systems.
Robot.com has launched R-noid, a humanoid robot built for repetitive and hard-to-staff tasks, operating under a Robot-as-a-Service model. The system can be deployed within eight to twelve weeks and will be showcased at Automate 2026 in Chicago.
STMicroelectronics, Fondazione ENEA Tech Biomedical, and SpotInvest have acquired stakes in Oversonic Robotics to support its industrial and international expansion, including growth of its cognitive humanoid robot RoBee in manufacturing and healthcare.
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