Texas Instruments has unveiled a new range of automotive chips designed to improve vehicle autonomy and safety, including the industry's first high-speed lidar laser driver.
Xaba, a Toronto-based startup, has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Hitachi Ventures to develop synthetic brains for industrial robots.
Hugging Face has acquired Pollen Robotics, aiming to democratize robotics by offering open-source humanoid robots like Reachy 2.
Kodiak Robotics, a leader in AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, will become a publicly-listed company through a merger with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, announced in a press release.
Blue Water Autonomy has emerged from stealth with $14 million in seed funding to develop autonomous ships for the U.S. Navy, announced in a press release.
Telefónica Tech and Dexory have announced a collaboration to launch an AI-powered warehouse automation service, combining IoT connectivity with autonomous robots for enhanced inventory management.
DeepRoute.ai has unveiled its Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, marking its debut in South Korea.
Waymo is exploring the use of interior camera data from its robotaxis to train generative AI models, according to a privacy policy draft discovered by researcher Jane Manchun Wong.
Anduril Industries and Ultra Maritime have announced an exclusive partnership to develop advanced autonomous ocean sensing capabilities, enhancing submarine detection for U.S. and allied nations.
Shield AI has introduced an upgraded version of its V-BAT drone, featuring advanced autonomy, SATCOM integration, and a heavy-fuel engine, according to a press release.
Circus SE has announced the launch and production start of its CA-1 Series 4 AI-powered meal production robot, featuring significant upgrades in efficiency and user experience.
Cyngn has been granted its 22nd U.S. patent for a cloud-based autonomous vehicle system, reducing onboard hardware needs and enhancing fleet management.
Pony.ai Europe has obtained a Level 4 autonomous driving testing permit from Luxembourg's Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, expanding its global testing portfolio.
Divergent Technologies and webAI have announced a strategic partnership to embed generative AI into hardware systems, targeting industries like aerospace and automotive.
CMR Surgical has raised more than $200 million to expand its Versius Surgical Robotic System globally, with a focus on the U.S. market.
Delta Electronics highlighted its AI-driven solutions for smart manufacturing and energy management at Hannover Messe 2025, featuring innovations like the D-Bot series cobots and DeltaGrid energy platform.
Mobileye has selected Valens Semiconductor's VA7000 MIPI A-PHY chipsets for its automated and autonomous driving projects, as announced in a press release. The chipsets will be used in Mobileye's EyeQ6 High system-on-chip for global automotive brands.
RobotLAB has launched BroBot, a humanoid robot designed for deployment in education, logistics, and hospitality sectors, as announced in a press release.
GITAI Japan Inc. has been awarded a contract by JAXA to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system for a lunar rover, part of Japan's Artemis program contribution.
Baidu's Apollo Go has partnered with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority to deploy 100 autonomous vehicles by the end of 2025, expanding to 1,000 by 2028.
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