Hesai Technology unveiled its Picasso 6D full color lidar and Kosmo spatial intelligence platform at its 2026 Technology Open Day, marking a shift toward spatial and physical AI systems.
Karsan's Autonomous e-ATAK bus has begun commercial passenger service in Sweden's Sälen-Idre region after receiving approval from the Swedish Transport Agency. The vehicle operated on a 4.8-kilometer route during the 2026 ski season under challenging winter conditions.
Hyperscale Data has issued a strategic statement through its executive chairman detailing plans for embodied AI and humanoid robotics development in the United States, emphasizing domestic supply chains and training infrastructure.
X-Humanoid’s Embodied Tien Kung 3.0 achieved a fully autonomous finish to win the inaugural Beijing Robot Warrior Challenge, outperforming smaller competitors in complex, high-risk task simulations.
ANELLO Photonics announced that its Maritime Inertial Navigation System has been integrated into BlackSea Technologies' Chaser autonomous surface vessel, providing resilient navigation in GPS-denied environments.
Whale Cloud and AGIBOT have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop embodied AI technologies for global operators, enterprises, and governments, integrating robotics with digital infrastructure expertise.
Milvus Robotics has introduced the SEIT F1500S, a forklift-type autonomous mobile robot designed to improve material handling in manufacturing and warehouse environments with enhanced perception and safety features.
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.
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