Boston Dynamics has partnered with Google Cloud and DeepMind to embed Gemini AI models into its Spot and Orbit systems, enhancing visual inspection and autonomous decision-making capabilities.
Skild AI has purchased Zebra Technologies' robotics automation business, gaining access to fleet management software for large-scale robotic control. The deal enhances Skild’s capabilities in warehouse and logistics automation.
South Korean AI chip startup DEEPX is expanding its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to create a computing platform for generative AI-powered robots using its second-generation low-power chips, while preparing for a major funding round and potential IPO.
Wayve has raised $60 million from AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm, extending its Series D funding to accelerate deployment of its mapless autonomous driving AI across multiple vehicle platforms.
Coupang announced $84 million in investments in AI-focused startups and a collaboration with Texas-based Contoro Robotics to bring autonomous robots to its logistics operations in Korea and beyond.
Toulouse-based Donecle has raised €10 million to accelerate the international expansion of its AI-powered drone inspection technology for aircraft maintenance, according to ePlane AI. The funding round was co-led by IRDI Capital Investissement and SWEN Capital Partners.
Danish startup Sapient Perception has secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its 10K AI sensor technology for drones, with deployments planned in Ukraine and other contested environments.
Hall Lidar Inc. has launched the UDL-64, an AI-powered acoustic system for drone detection that operates independently of RF, GPS, or visual signals and remains undetectable to adversaries.
VSBLTY Groupe Technologies has introduced its multi-sensor drone detection and intelligence system to the Gulf Cooperation Council market, aiming to enhance early threat identification amid ongoing regional conflicts.
LG CNS has introduced its Mobile Shuttle logistics robot, capable of operating in subzero temperatures, at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta. The robot is designed for continuous operation in cold storage environments and integrates AI features for real-time optimization and control.
Quantum-Systems Inc. has been selected by the U.S. Army to supply its Vector AI small uncrewed aircraft system under a $15.3 million contract, providing AI-enabled reconnaissance and targeting capabilities.
AGIBOT has deployed its AGIBOT G2 robots on Longcheer Technology’s tablet production lines, marking the first large-scale use of embodied AI in consumer electronics manufacturing.
DriveU.auto announced a strategic investment from Ashdod Port Company through its Blue Ocean CVC arm to accelerate development of its Autonomous Terminal Tractor technology following a successful proof-of-concept at the port.
Manna Air Delivery has raised $50 million in Series B funding led by ARK Invest, bringing its total funding to $110 million. The company plans to expand to 40 drone delivery bases across the United States.
X Square Robot held the inaugural Embodied AI Developers Conference (EAIDC 2026) in Shenzhen, marking the first global event dedicated to embodied AI developers. The conference featured live robotics demonstrations, a hackathon, and real-world deployment challenges.
Faraday Future announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting progress on its FX Super One EV and the launch of its EAI robotics lineup, which began deliveries in February 2026.
Verne, Pony.ai, and Uber have announced a partnership to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service, starting in Zagreb, Croatia. The collaboration combines Pony.ai’s autonomous driving system, Uber’s ride-hailing network, and Verne’s operational expertise.
Pudu Robotics has introduced the PUDU BG1 series, large-scale AI-powered floor cleaning robots designed for commercial and industrial environments.
Agile Robots SE and Google DeepMind have announced a strategic research partnership to integrate DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics foundation models into Agile Robots’ industrial systems, aiming to develop adaptable, intelligent robots for real-world applications.
ASUS and Hugging Face have announced a collaboration at NVIDIA GTC 2026 to bring embodied AI to the desktop through the Reachy Mini robot and the ASUS Ascent GX10 system, powered by NVIDIA technology. The partnership aims to make local, privacy-focused robotics development more accessible to developers.
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