Robotics

Apr 22, 2025

Nextchip Integrates Ceva's AI NPU for Enhanced ADAS Solutions

Nextchip has licensed Ceva's NeuPro-M Edge AI Neural Processing Unit to enhance its next-generation ADAS solutions, announced in a press release.

Apr 19, 2025

Horizon Robotics Unveils HSD Urban Driving System with Chery Debut

Horizon Robotics has announced the mass production rollout of its HSD urban driving assistance system, set to debut globally with Chery Automobile's EXEED in September 2025.

Apr 18, 2025

Circus SE Secures European Patent for AI-Robotics System

Circus SE has received a European patent for its AI-robotics system, the CA-1, which is designed for autonomous meal preparation.

Apr 18, 2025

Locus Robotics Enhances Boulanger's Warehouse Efficiency in France

Locus Robotics has successfully implemented its LocusOne platform at Boulanger, doubling the retailer's warehouse productivity in France.

Apr 16, 2025

Saronic Acquires Gulf Craft to Boost Autonomous Shipbuilding

Saronic has acquired Gulf Craft to enhance its autonomous shipbuilding capabilities, unveiling the 150-foot ASV Marauder. The acquisition provides Saronic with a strategic shipyard on the Gulf Coast.

Apr 16, 2025

Vatn Systems and Palantir Partner to Enhance AUV Production

Vatn Systems has partnered with Palantir Technologies to scale the manufacturing of autonomous underwater vehicles for national defense, leveraging Palantir's advanced software platform.

Apr 16, 2025

Scout AI Unveils Fury Model for Defense Robotics

Scout AI has emerged from stealth with a $15 million seed round and unveiled Fury, a foundation model for defense robotics, as announced in a press release.

Apr 15, 2025

Phantom Neuro Secures $19M to Advance Neural Interface Technology

Phantom Neuro has raised $19 million in a Series A funding round led by Ottobock to enhance its neural interface technology for prosthetics and robotics.

Apr 15, 2025

Spectral Capital Acquires Stake in Autonomous Driving AI Firm

Spectral Capital Corporation has acquired shares in a leading AI software company in the autonomous vehicle sector, expanding its portfolio into this innovative field.

Apr 15, 2025

Hesai's Lidar Powers Didi and GAC Aion's L4 Robotaxi

Hesai Group's AT128 lidar has been selected for Didi and GAC Aion's first mass-produced L4 Robotaxi, set to debut at the 2025 GAC Tech Day.

Apr 15, 2025

RLWRLD Secures $15M to Develop Robotics AI Models

RLWRLD, a South Korean startup, has raised $15 million in seed funding to develop foundational AI models for robotics, backed by major industrial players from Korea and Japan.

Apr 15, 2025

Texas Instruments Introduces New Automotive Chips for Enhanced Vehicle Safety

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.

Apr 14, 2025

Xaba Secures $6M to Advance AI-Powered Industrial Robots

Xaba, a Toronto-based startup, has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Hitachi Ventures to develop synthetic brains for industrial robots.

Apr 14, 2025

Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics to Advance Open Source Robotics

Hugging Face has acquired Pollen Robotics, aiming to democratize robotics by offering open-source humanoid robots like Reachy 2.

Apr 14, 2025

Kodiak Robotics to Go Public via Merger with Ares Acquisition

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.

Apr 12, 2025

Blue Water Autonomy Unveils Autonomous Ship Plans with $14M Funding

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.

Apr 9, 2025

Telefónica Tech and Dexory Unveil AI-Powered Warehouse Automation

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.

Apr 8, 2025

DeepRoute.ai Introduces VLA Model at Seoul Mobility Show

DeepRoute.ai has unveiled its Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, marking its debut in South Korea.

Apr 8, 2025

Waymo Considers Using Interior Camera Data for AI Training

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.

Apr 7, 2025

Anduril and Ultra Maritime Partner on Autonomous Ocean Sensing

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.

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