Robotics

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.

April 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.

April 14, 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.

April 12, 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.

April 09, 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.

April 08, 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.

April 08, 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.

April 07, 2025

Shield AI Unveils Upgraded V-BAT with Advanced Autonomy and Heavy-Fuel Engine

Shield AI has introduced an upgraded version of its V-BAT drone, featuring advanced autonomy, SATCOM integration, and a heavy-fuel engine, according to a press release.

April 07, 2025

Circus SE Begins Production of Advanced AI-Powered Meal Robot

Circus SE has announced the launch and production start of its CA-1 Series 4 AI-powered meal production robot, featuring significant upgrades in efficiency and user experience.

April 04, 2025

Cyngn Secures 22nd U.S. Patent for Cloud-Based Autonomous Vehicle Technology

Cyngn has been granted its 22nd U.S. patent for a cloud-based autonomous vehicle system, reducing onboard hardware needs and enhancing fleet management.

April 03, 2025

Pony.ai Secures Robotaxi Testing Permit in Luxembourg

Pony.ai Europe has obtained a Level 4 autonomous driving testing permit from Luxembourg's Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, expanding its global testing portfolio.

April 03, 2025

Divergent and webAI Partner to Integrate AI in Industrial Systems

Divergent Technologies and webAI have announced a strategic partnership to embed generative AI into hardware systems, targeting industries like aerospace and automotive.

April 02, 2025

CMR Surgical Secures Over $200M for Global Expansion

CMR Surgical has raised more than $200 million to expand its Versius Surgical Robotic System globally, with a focus on the U.S. market.

April 02, 2025

Delta Showcases AI Solutions at Hannover Messe 2025

Delta Electronics highlighted its AI-driven solutions for smart manufacturing and energy management at Hannover Messe 2025, featuring innovations like the D-Bot series cobots and DeltaGrid energy platform.

April 02, 2025

Mobileye Chooses Valens Semiconductor's Chipsets for Autonomous Driving

Mobileye has selected Valens Semiconductor's VA7000 MIPI A-PHY chipsets for its automated and autonomous driving projects, as announced in a press release. The chipsets will be used in Mobileye's EyeQ6 High system-on-chip for global automotive brands.

April 02, 2025

RobotLAB Introduces BroBot for Diverse Industry Applications

RobotLAB has launched BroBot, a humanoid robot designed for deployment in education, logistics, and hospitality sectors, as announced in a press release.

March 31, 2025

GITAI Secures JAXA Contract for Lunar Rover Robotic Arm Study

GITAI Japan Inc. has been awarded a contract by JAXA to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system for a lunar rover, part of Japan's Artemis program contribution.

March 31, 2025

Baidu's Apollo Go to Launch Robotaxis in Dubai

Baidu's Apollo Go has partnered with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority to deploy 100 autonomous vehicles by the end of 2025, expanding to 1,000 by 2028.

March 31, 2025

Pony.ai Secures Permit for Driverless Robotaxi Operations in Shenzhen

Pony.ai has become the first company to receive a permit for fully driverless robotaxi operations in Shenzhen's city centers, expanding its services to the Nanshan District.

March 29, 2025

RoboSense and LionsBot Partner to Enhance Cleaning Robots

RoboSense and LionsBot have announced a strategic partnership to improve the visual perception capabilities of intelligent cleaning robots, enhancing navigation and obstacle avoidance.

March 27, 2025