Colin Angle, co-founder of iRobot, has launched a new company called Familiar Machines & Magic to develop emotionally intelligent robots called Familiars designed for natural human interaction.
Researchers at Incheon National University have created an automated multi-camera system that improves excavator tracking in dynamic construction environments by integrating deep learning-based instance segmentation with a reliability evaluation framework.
EVERYWHERE Communications has partnered with Parsons Corporation to enable resilient autonomous drone operations beyond line of sight under a Small Business Innovation Research initiative.
ShengShu Technology has announced Motubrain, a unified world action model designed to serve as a single AI brain for diverse robotic systems, achieving top scores on major embodied AI benchmarks.
Anshtern introduced its full stack intelligent computing solutions and a general embodied intelligence engine at the Magic X event in Silicon Valley, addressing data scarcity, robotic reliability, and computing cost challenges.
At Auto China 2026, Reach showcased its full stack product suite for AI vehicles, including its NeuSAR OS and NeuAUTO architecture, aimed at advancing intelligent driving and vehicle cloud collaboration.
SoftBank Group plans to create and list a new company called Roze in the United States. The firm will focus on using robotics to build data centers and could be valued at up to $100 billion.
XELA Robotics has received a strategic investment from Plug and Play and introduced two upgrades to its uSkin tactile sensors, including magnetic interference compensation and CAN FD communication support, as part of its expansion in the United States.
Albert has expanded its use of Brain Corp’s AI shelf scanning robots across its 350 Czech retail stores, achieving high accuracy in detecting out-of-stocks and pricing errors while reducing manual inventory checks.
KaiTu Technology introduced its embodied AI industrial mobile equipment at the Embodied AI Innovation Summit in Santa Clara, showcasing intelligent forklifts and autonomous robots as part of its global expansion strategy.
BemiGo introduced its modular autonomous delivery platform, SmartVLA large model, and Brain 2.0 AI system at the Magic X Global Embodied Intelligence Innovation Conference in Silicon Valley, highlighting its T6 delivery robot with advanced perception and control capabilities.
Rocsys has unveiled the M1, a hands-free charging platform capable of serving multiple robotaxi bays, and raised a $13 million Series A extension backed by Capricorn Partners and Scania Invest.
MagicLab Robotics introduced its new embodied AI lineup at the Global Embodied Intelligence Summit in Silicon Valley, including the MagicBot X1 humanoid robot, the H01 dexterous hand, and the Magic-Mix foundational world model. The company also announced partnerships with Silicon Valley AI firms and plans to build a global developer ecosystem.
The global robotic lawn mower market is projected to reach 15.9 billion dollars by 2033, driven by AI navigation, wire-free systems, and labor shortages in landscaping. Europe leads with 43 percent market share, while companies like Husqvarna, Honda, and Positec expand their autonomous mower portfolios.
Reflex Robotics has chosen Manufacturo's cloud manufacturing platform to manage production, quality, and traceability as it scales its humanoid robot manufacturing operations.
Skydio announced a $3.5 billion investment to expand US manufacturing, research, and supply chains over the next five years, creating thousands of jobs and reinforcing domestic drone production.
Reliable Robotics has secured $160 million in new funding led by Nimble Partners to accelerate production and deployment of its FAA-certifiable Reliable Autonomy System for fully automated aircraft operations.
SquareMind has raised $18 million to expand its AI and robotics platform for dermatology, with plans to launch its Swan robotic skin imaging system in the United States and Europe.
MOIA America and Beep will deploy a fleet of autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Orlando starting in 2026, with plans to scale to 5,000 vehicles across multiple U.S. markets over the next decade.
PL-Universe Robotics made its European debut at Hannover Messe 2026, presenting its embodied AI robotic solutions designed for flexible industrial manufacturing. The company showcased its ProWhite robot and demonstrated high-precision capabilities aimed at improving efficiency and adaptability in production environments.
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