Andy Rubin, the creator of Android and former Google executive, has launched Genki Robotics, a Tokyo-based startup focused on humanoid robots. The company is operating in stealth mode and developing prototypes while building its team.
IFS has announced a partnership with 1X Technologies to integrate humanoid robots with its Industrial AI platform, IFS.ai, enabling unified digital-physical operations across industries such as manufacturing, utilities, and aviation.
IFS and Boston Dynamics have announced a collaboration combining IFS.ai with Boston Dynamics' Spot robots to create an autonomous system for industrial field operations. The system connects real-time sensing with predictive decision-making and automated actions to improve safety and efficiency.
Doosan Robotics has received the CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award in the Artificial Intelligence category and an Honoree title in Robotics for its Scan & Go Autonomous Robotic Solution, developed with Maple Advanced Robotics.
Partner Robotics has secured an eight-figure RMB Series A round led by China Growth Capital, with participation from Cowin Capital and Redpoint China Ventures. The funding will support global expansion and the development of its construction robots, the P900 and L3000.
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.
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.
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