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UBTech Robotics has started mass production and delivery of its Walker S2 humanoid robots, with orders exceeding 800 million yuan. The company plans to reach an annual production capacity of 5,000 units by 2026.
California-based robotics startup Sunday has launched from stealth with $35 million in funding to develop Memo, a household robot designed to handle chores such as dishes, laundry, and tidying. The robot is trained on 10 million household activity recordings collected using the company’s Skill Capture Glove and will begin beta testing in 50 homes in late 2026.
Nauticus Robotics reported $2.0 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting successful integration of its ToolKITT software onto third-party remotely operated vehicles and record deepwater testing of its Aquanaut robot.
Mastercard has introduced its AI-powered Agent Pay service in the UAE, marking its first transaction outside the United States. The pilot involves collaborations with Majid Al Futtaim and fintech firm Dataiera, enabling cardholders to make purchases through AI agents.
A report by Strategic Revenue Insights projects the Smart Industrial Robotics market to grow from $23.71 billion in 2024 to $75.89 billion by 2033, driven by rising automation adoption across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) earned second place at the 2025 World Robot Summit's Harsh Environment Drone Challenge in Japan, setting two records for UAV endurance and precision in disaster rescue simulations.
Galbot has announced two embodied AI innovations, DexNDM and NavFoM, developed with leading universities to enhance robotic manipulation and navigation across diverse environments.
A global report by MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group finds that 35% of organizations are already exploring agentic AI, with another 44% planning to deploy it soon. The study highlights that most companies lack the frameworks needed to manage AI systems that act as both tools and teammates.
MediaPET.ai has launched Agentic mode, a new feature that automates the entire process of creating cinematic video ads, enabling users to generate complete, editable ads in minutes.
RealtyAds released a report showing that AI-powered marketing delivered measurable ROI for Class A office properties in 2025, with $874 returned per $1 invested and significantly higher broker engagement compared to traditional methods.
Brandwatch, a Cision company, announced new AI capabilities and expanded data coverage for its Iris AI platform, introducing tools like Ask Iris, AI Query Writer, and AI Dashboards to enhance marketing insights.
Youdao reported RMB 1.6 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, with AI-driven advertising surpassing all other segments to become its largest income source. The company maintained profitability for the fifth consecutive quarter.
Yole Group's new report on humanoid robots identifies industrial applications as the first major growth area, spotlighting RoboSense's Active Camera as a key example of integrated sensing for robotics.
Therap Services has launched Therap AI, a suite of artificial intelligence tools designed to improve documentation efficiency and accuracy for human services providers. The tools include features such as automated quality assurance, facial recognition attendance, and secure data summarization.
FERMÀT has introduced an AI Search Commerce Engine designed to help retail brands track and convert product visibility across AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. The platform generates shoppable, brand-owned content optimized for AI-driven discovery and offers a six-month free trial for early adopters.
MarkeTeam.ai has appointed Don Callahan, former Chief Administrative Officer of Citigroup, to its Board of Advisors as the company expands its autonomous AI marketing infrastructure.
Sectra will deliver its Sectra One Cloud enterprise imaging solution to an 11-site healthcare system in the southeastern United States under a $45.6 million contract, providing managed radiology and breast imaging services.
Hyland and Tribun Health have announced a partnership to integrate their technologies, creating an AI-driven digital pathology solution aimed at improving diagnostic workflows and collaboration in healthcare settings worldwide.
Lightbeam Health Solutions and Wakely Consulting Group have introduced two new tools, ACO Optimization Retrosight and ACO Optimization Futuresight, designed to help Accountable Care Organizations enhance network performance and forecast outcomes.
Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, announced a partnership with OpenAI to co-design and manufacture AI data center hardware in the United States, expanding its role in the AI supply chain beyond iPhone assembly.
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