Apera AI has closed an over-subscribed Series A financing round with investments from BDC Capital, Lobby Capital, Flying Fish Ventures, and J-Ventures, as announced in a press release. The funding will accelerate growth in the automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors.
KEENON Robotics has introduced its first bipedal humanoid service robot, XMAN-F1, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025 in Shanghai, showcasing its capabilities in various interactive scenarios.
Pony.ai has begun 24/7 robotaxi operations in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, expanding its service hours from 15 to 24 hours daily, according to a press release.
Pony.ai's Level 4 autonomous driving domain controller has achieved over 2 million kilometers of on-road testing, showcasing its reliability and efficiency.
Stratom has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research contract to develop an autonomous refueling system for the Navy's uncrewed surface vehicles, according to Global Newswire.
KEENON Robotics has maintained its top position in the global commercial service robot market, according to IDC reports. The company leads in shipment share across delivery and food delivery robot segments.
Cartken, known for its autonomous food delivery robots, is pivoting towards industrial applications, developing new solutions like the Cartken Hauler and Runner.
SiMa.ai has announced a collaboration with Cisco to integrate its Modalix AI platform with Cisco's industrial switches, enhancing edge AI capabilities for Industry 4.0 applications.
Scientific Systems has introduced VENOM, a small unmanned surface vehicle designed for the U.S. Navy, featuring advanced autonomy and rapid manufacturing capabilities.
MSBAI has been awarded a $2 million Phase III contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for its GURU Generation 2 platform, enhancing hypersonic flight simulations.
Blue Water Autonomy has opened a new office in Washington, D.C., and hired Ryan Maatta, a former DARPA NOMARS engineer, to advance its autonomous ship development.
Hadrian, a California-based defense tech startup, has raised $260 million in Series C funding to expand its AI-powered manufacturing facilities, aiming to boost U.S. defense production.
Barcelona-based startup Theker has raised $21 million in seed funding to scale its adaptive AI-driven robotics technology, marking the largest seed round in Spain's history.
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence has awarded Skydio a $9.4 million contract to supply X10D autonomous drones, enhancing Norway's defense capabilities.
Berlin-based MOTOR Ai has raised $20 million in seed funding to advance its neuroscience-driven autonomous driving technology, focusing on transparency and compliance with European regulations.
Zimmer Biomet has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Monogram Technologies for approximately $177 million, expanding its orthopedic robotics suite with autonomous solutions.
Galbot has raised $151 million in a funding round led by CATL and Puquan Capital, with a strategic partnership with Bosch's investment arm to accelerate AI robot commercialization.
Apera AI has announced a major update to its Apera Forge platform, introducing new features for advanced robotic cell design and de-racking training, according to a press release.
Zoho Corporation has acquired Asimov Robotics to enhance its research and development capabilities in robotics, as reported by Times of India.
XTEND Reality Inc. has opened its new U.S. headquarters and drone production facility in Tampa, Florida, enhancing domestic drone production capabilities.
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