The Allen Institute for AI has launched MolmoAct, an open-source AI model that enables robots to reason in 3D space, enhancing their adaptability and control in real-world environments.
NVIDIA has announced new Cosmos world models and infrastructure for robotics, including the Cosmos Reason vision language model, at the SIGGRAPH conference.
BAE Systems has invested in Oxford Dynamics, a UK-based startup specializing in AI and robotics, to enhance its defense capabilities.
PlusAI is partnering with Goodyear to integrate tire intelligence into its autonomous trucking technology, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Cyngn has announced its financial results for Q2 2025, highlighting a $32 million capital raise and expansion into a new headquarters in Mountain View, California.
Lyft and Baidu have announced a partnership to deploy Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles in Europe, starting with Germany and the UK in 2026.
DefendEye has integrated Starlink Mini into its tube-launched autonomous drones, enabling global connectivity without cellular coverage, announced in a press release.
Hesai Technology announced it will supply its JT series lidar sensors for autonomous farming robots by Agtonomy and Alpha Werke, enhancing agricultural efficiency.
PlusAI has announced key performance indicators for its SuperDrive autonomous trucks, aiming for a commercial launch in 2027, as stated in a press release.
AiMOGA Robotics has announced that its humanoid robot, Mornine, has become the first to autonomously open car doors in a commercial setting, as stated in a press release.
Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics has announced a strategic partnership with GreyOrange to enhance warehouse automation using AI technology, as stated in a press release.
Skild AI, backed by Amazon and SoftBank, has launched Skild Brain, a general-purpose AI model for robots, enhancing their ability to perform diverse tasks.
AI video-generating startups Luma and Runway are exploring robotics and self-driving car markets for future revenue, according to TechCrunch.
Nauticus Robotics has entered into a Master Services Agreement with Advanced Ocean Systems to enhance subsea robotics and autonomous systems. The collaboration aims to improve efficiency in offshore operations.
Guozi Robotics has implemented an advanced logistics system for TZ Group's new factory, automating the entire production process with nearly 200 robots.
Doosan Robotics has acquired an 89.59% stake in ONExia, a U.S. automation engineering firm, to enhance its AI robotics capabilities, according to a press release.
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.
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