Icarus Robotics has raised $6.1 million in seed funding to develop AI-controlled worker drones for commercial space stations, aiming to assist astronauts with routine tasks.
Sonair, an Oslo-based sensing technology company, has raised $6 million to expand its 3D ultrasonic sensor technology, ADAR, aimed at enhancing safety in human-robot interactions.
Electreon has signed a collaboration agreement with ATLoS to integrate wireless charging technology into autonomous vehicles for industrial environments.
Ondas Holdings Inc. plans to use $217 million from its recent IPO to invest in defense technologies, focusing on autonomous systems and AI solutions.
Databeyond Technology has launched China's first fully automated textile waste sorting line at Shanhesheng Environmental Technology, utilizing AI and hyperspectral imaging for efficient sorting.
Hesai Technology has expanded its production agreement with a leading US robotaxi company, now valued at over $40 million, to supply both long-range and short-range lidars.
Sensrad, powered by Arbe's chipset, has received an order from WATCHIT for its Hugin D1 radar to enhance safety in recreational boating.
Axera has launched a new ADAS solution based on its M57 SoC at IAA Mobility 2025, developed in collaboration with STRADVISION.
RoboSense has announced the mass production and scaled delivery of its EM digital LiDAR platform, including the EMX and EM4 models, to multiple OEMs.
RoboSense has announced that its digital LiDARs are now compatible with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX platform, enhancing the development of autonomous driving technologies.
Beijing's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone now covers 600 square kilometers, featuring over 1,000 licensed autonomous vehicles and a cumulative driving mileage exceeding 38 million kilometers.
Auterion and Point One Navigation have announced a partnership to integrate centimeter-level accuracy into Auterion OS-powered robotic fleets, enhancing precision for autonomous systems.
Applied Intuition and Komatsu have announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced autonomous vehicles for the mining industry, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency.
Levita Magnetics has successfully conducted the world's first AI-guided autonomous gall bladder surgery using its MARS platform at Clínica Las Condes in Santiago, Chile.
ThunderSoft and Geely, in collaboration with NVIDIA, have introduced AIBOX at IAA 2025, a solution for integrating large AI models into vehicles, enhancing in-car experiences.
Robo.ai and Ewatt Aerospace have announced a joint venture to establish RoVTOL, a company focused on eVTOL aircraft in Dubai, as stated in a press release.
Flytrex has appointed Noam Bardin, former CEO of Waze and Google VP, as Executive Chairman to lead its expansion across the U.S. following FAA approval.
Blattner and Built Robotics have announced a three-year agreement to deploy AI-powered robots on solar projects across the U.S., aiming to improve safety and efficiency.
Australian robotics startup Andromeda has raised $23 million in Series A funding to expand its humanoid robot, Abi, into the US market.
The semiconductor market for robots is projected to grow significantly, reaching $41.24 billion by 2030, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. This growth is driven by new applications in sectors like healthcare and logistics.
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