ABI Research reports that AI-integrated industrial and collaborative robots have reached the technological maturity required for large-scale adoption, opening new revenue opportunities in manufacturing and logistics.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office announced 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous mobility technologies during the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, marking a major step in the city’s plan to commercialize smart transport solutions across multiple sectors.
HII and Shield AI have successfully tested their integrated autonomy system on the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel, marking the first maritime deployment of Shield AI’s Hivemind software.
Ondas Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire Sentrycs, expanding its autonomous and counter-drone capabilities for defense and security applications.
Windlift has announced successful initial testing of its GUARD tethered unmanned aerial vehicle platform, designed to enhance national defense and commercial security operations. The GUARD systems can operate in extreme wind conditions and are aligned with U.S. and NATO defense initiatives.
Smart has selected DeepRoute.ai’s assisted driving system for its first plug-in hybrid model, the Smart #5 EHD, following a successful 30.9-kilometer test drive in urban conditions.
Zurich-based robotics startup mimic has raised $16 million in seed funding led by Elaia and Speedinvest to advance its physical AI technology, which enables robots to perform complex, human-like tasks in manufacturing and logistics.
Assistive Technology Development, Inc. (ATDev) has joined the University of Pittsburgh-led Robotic Assistive Mobility and Manipulation Platform (RAMMP) program, funded by ARPA-H for up to $41 million, to develop open-source robotic technologies supporting independent living for people with disabilities.
DeepRoute.ai plans to begin robotaxi operations using consumer-grade production vehicles by the end of 2025, marking a move toward large-scale deployment of autonomous driving technology.
PL-Universe Robotics has introduced its ProWhite Robot 2.0 and PL-WitHand dexterous hand at JD.com’s Beijing headquarters, alongside announcing a global online sales partnership with JD.com for overseas expansion.
WIRobotics has received the CES 2026 Innovation Award in the Digital Health category for its WIM KIDS wearable walking assistance robot designed for children aged 4 to 15.
Booster Robotics unveiled its Booster K1 humanoid robot platform at the 2025 Booster Robotics Ecosystem Conference in Beijing, introducing an entry-level yet high-performance system for embodied intelligence development.
RoboForce’s AI robot TITAN was highlighted by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at the GTC keynote in Washington, D.C., recognizing the company’s advances in physical AI. The company has secured over 11,000 robot orders and is expanding pilot deployments across multiple industries.
Atinary has partnered with ABB Robotics, Mettler-Toledo, and Agilent to build a self-driving laboratory in Boston that integrates AI and robotics to accelerate chemical research and development.
Linker Vision presented its global expansion plans and next-generation smart city AI platform at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, highlighting projects in Southeast Asia and integration with NVIDIA’s AI ecosystem.
Pony.ai has been granted Shenzhen’s first citywide permit for fully driverless commercial robotaxi operations, in partnership with Xihu Group. The authorization allows the companies to operate autonomous taxis across the city, beginning in Nanshan, Qianhai, and Baoan districts.
AgiBot has achieved the first real-world deployment of reinforcement learning in industrial robotics, implementing its Real-World Reinforcement Learning system on a pilot production line with Longcheer Technology in Shanghai.
Nauticus Robotics has obtained a $250 million equity line of credit to support acquisitions and launch a new initiative focused on deep-sea rare earth mineral exploration.
NVIDIA announced a partnership with Uber to develop a global network of Level 4 autonomous vehicles powered by its DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 platform. The collaboration will support the deployment of 100,000 robotaxis starting in 2027 and expand NVIDIA’s ecosystem of autonomous mobility partners.
Remedy Robotics has introduced the Remedy N1 System, an AI-driven robotic platform that enables fully remote endovascular procedures. The company reported successful completion of the world’s first in-human remote neurointerventional operations between two Toronto hospitals.
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