Robotics

RoboForce Raises $52 Million to Expand Physical AI Robo-Labor

RoboForce has secured $52 million in new funding to scale its Physical AI robot platform and prepare for commercial deployment across industrial sectors.

March 19, 2026

Skild AI Expands Robot Intelligence with ABB Robotics, Universal Robots, and NVIDIA

Skild AI has announced partnerships with ABB Robotics, Universal Robots, and NVIDIA to deploy its AI-powered Skild Brain across industrial and collaborative robotic systems. The technology aims to enable robots to learn from data rather than manual programming, broadening automation use cases.

March 19, 2026

D-Robotics Raises $120 Million to Advance Embodied AI Robotics Platform

D-Robotics has completed a $120 million Series B1 financing round to accelerate development of its full-stack robotics and embodied AI platform, in collaboration with Horizon Robotics.

March 19, 2026

Orqa Signs Partnership with Red River Army Depot to Expand U.S. Drone Production

Orqa has signed a teaming agreement with Red River Army Depot in Texas to support the U.S. Army's small Unmanned Aircraft System manufacturing expansion and strengthen its Global Manufacturing Program.

March 16, 2026

TIER IV Launches AI-Based Level 4 Autonomous Driving Software Across Global Test Sites

TIER IV has unveiled new AI-powered software stacks for Level 4 autonomous driving, expanding testing across Japan, the U.S., and Europe. The software, built on the open-source Autoware platform, enables automakers to develop and refine AI models for various vehicle and sensor configurations.

March 16, 2026

AMC Robotics Partners with HIVE to Expand AI Robotics Infrastructure

AMC Robotics and HIVE Digital Technologies have entered a collaboration to advance AI-driven robotics applications using HIVE’s GPU-based compute infrastructure. The partnership will support AMC’s development and deployment of autonomous robotics systems, including its quadruped platform Kyro.

March 16, 2026

Wayve, Uber, and Nissan to Pilot Robotaxi Service in Tokyo by 2026

Wayve, Uber, and Nissan have signed an agreement to develop and test robotaxi services in Tokyo, marking Uber's first autonomous vehicle partnership in Japan. The pilot, based on the Nissan LEAF and powered by Wayve’s AI Driver, is planned for late 2026.

March 16, 2026

ADLINK and Noble Machines Partner on Edge AI for Heavy-Industry Robots

ADLINK Technology has signed a strategic alliance with Noble Machines to combine edge AI computing with whole-body robotic control systems, targeting industrial sectors such as manufacturing and energy.

March 12, 2026

Vitestro Raises $70 Million to Advance Autonomous Blood Collection Robot

Vitestro has closed a $70 million Series B funding round to support development and commercialization of its Aletta Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device, with participation from Labcorp Venture Fund, Mayo Clinic, and Sutter Health.

March 12, 2026

RoboSense Wins Exclusive LiDAR Deal for Baidu’s Next-Gen Apollo Go Robotaxi

RoboSense has secured an exclusive contract to supply its digital LiDAR suite for Baidu’s next-generation Apollo Go Robotaxi fleet, featuring its EM4 and E1 models for 360-degree autonomous driving coverage.

March 12, 2026

JFB and XTEND Deliver Tactical Drones Under $25 Million Defense Contract

JFB Construction Holdings and XTEND have begun deliveries of tactical drone systems under an $8 million defense contract, expandable to $25 million, with a government defense customer in the Middle East.

March 12, 2026

Dexterity Unveils Foresight: World Model for Physical AI Truck Loading

Dexterity Inc. has introduced Foresight, a physics-consistent world model and 4D packing agent designed to enhance autonomous truck loading and other industrial robotics applications.

March 11, 2026

TIER IV Tests Level 2+ Autonomous Truck with Yamato and Mitsubishi Fuso

TIER IV has completed proof-of-concept tests for a Level 2+ semi-trailer truck designed for long-haul autonomous logistics, in partnership with Yamato Transport and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation.

March 11, 2026

NAVER D2SF Invests in Anyware Robotics for Physical AI Logistics Automation

NAVER D2SF has invested in Anyware Robotics, a startup developing autonomous robots for logistics operations such as truck unloading and pallet stacking. The company’s technology combines mechanical design and intelligent software to handle multiple logistics tasks efficiently.

March 11, 2026

DFI to Showcase Intel-Powered Edge AI Platforms at Embedded World 2026

DFI announced it will present new edge AI platforms developed with Intel at Embedded World 2026, including systems for defense, medical, and industrial automation applications.

March 10, 2026

NAVER D2SF Invests in Physical AI Startup Khameleon

NAVER D2SF has made a pre-seed investment in Khameleon, a robotics startup developing physical AI solutions for hotel housekeeping automation in North America.

March 10, 2026

Datasea Expands Acoustic AI Health Care Robot Deployment with Yizhimei

Datasea Inc. has expanded its cooperation with Yizhimei Technology to accelerate commercialization of acoustic AI health care robots, with deployments now in over 50 cities across China and new partnerships in several Asian markets.

March 09, 2026

Cyngn Secures 24th U.S. Patent for Adaptive Autonomous Vehicle System

Cyngn has received its 24th U.S. patent for a system that enables adaptive, real-time vehicle modeling for autonomous driving, supporting versatile deployment across different vehicle types.

March 09, 2026

Kraken Robotics to Acquire Covelya Group for $615 Million

Kraken Robotics has agreed to acquire Covelya Group for $615 million, expanding its underwater technology and defense market reach. The deal will be partly funded by a $350 million public offering and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.

March 05, 2026

SoftBank Robotics America Introduces New AI Cleaning Robots

SoftBank Robotics America has launched a new suite of AI-enabled service robots designed for commercial cleaning, expanding its portfolio with advanced models for scrubbing, vacuuming, and sweeping in dynamic environments.

March 05, 2026