Robotics

DEEPX and Ultralytics Partner to Standardize Physical AI Deployment

DEEPX has partnered with Ultralytics to integrate its Neural Processing Units into the Ultralytics YOLO ecosystem, enabling developers to deploy AI models more easily on edge hardware.

May 15, 2026

Nauticus Robotics Names Brian Allen as Chief Revenue Officer

Nauticus Robotics has appointed Brian Allen as Chief Revenue Officer to lead commercial strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and global technology licensing. The appointment aligns with the company’s expansion and international growth efforts.

May 15, 2026

aiMotive Launches aiWare5 Automotive NPU for Scalable AI Workloads

aiMotive has released aiWare5, its latest automotive neural processing unit IP, offering enhanced scalability, safety compliance, and support for advanced AI workloads including large language models and vision transformers.

May 15, 2026

Kansas City Deploys Drone Security Platform for FIFA World Cup 2026

The Kansas City Police Department, in partnership with Airspace Link and DroneShield, has launched a regional drone operations and counter-UAS platform to secure World Cup venues and public spaces.

May 15, 2026

Robo.ai Subsidiary Neurovia AI Launches NeuroStream Visual Data Platform

Robo.ai subsidiary Neurovia AI has launched NeuroStream, a new platform for visual data processing that compresses video files by up to 95 percent while retaining resolution and frame rate. The system is designed for edge deployment and supports industrial and autonomous applications.

May 14, 2026

Raytron Automotive Showcases New Thermal Cameras at Auto China 2026

At Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Raytron Automotive introduced a new line of compact and high-resolution thermal cameras, including the Horus640-EN and Horus1280 models, along with a consumer night vision system for passenger vehicles.

May 14, 2026

SoftBank Robotics America Extends Partnership with Direct Supply for Senior Living Facilities

SoftBank Robotics America has expanded its partnership with Direct Supply to deploy autonomous floor care robots across senior living communities, with nearly 100 facilities now using the technology daily.

May 14, 2026

Drone Defence Joins Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program

UK-based Drone Defence has been selected for Chevron Technology Ventures' Catalyst Program to advance its drone detection and airspace security technology for energy infrastructure applications.

May 14, 2026

Kela Technologies to Integrate Innoviz LiDAR into Situational Operations Platform

Kela Technologies has signed a framework agreement with Innoviz Technologies to deploy InnovizTwo LiDAR sensors across its unified situational operations platform, enhancing detection and awareness for defense and security applications.

May 14, 2026

Rivian Spinoff Mind Robotics Raises $400 Million, Valued at $3.4 Billion

Mind Robotics, a spinoff from Rivian, has raised $400 million in a new funding round led by Kleiner Perkins, bringing its valuation to $3.4 billion and total capital raised to more than $1 billion.

May 13, 2026

Shield AI and Thunder Tiger Partner to Integrate Hivemind Autonomy in Taiwan

Shield AI and Taiwan's Thunder Tiger Corp. have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software into Thunder Tiger's unmanned systems, starting with surface vessels and planning a demonstration this summer.

May 13, 2026

TIER IV Introduces MP Camera Series for Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles

TIER IV has launched the MP camera series, a new automotive-grade lineup designed for Level 4 autonomous driving systems. The cameras integrate with Autoware and are built for scalable production.

May 13, 2026

Robo.ai Names Mansoor Ali Khan CTO of Neurovia After Acquisition

Robo.ai has appointed Mansoor Ali Khan as Chief Technology Officer of Neurovia AI Limited following its recent acquisition. Khan will lead the development of edge processing and data compression technologies for AI industry clients.

May 13, 2026

Reveal Technology Identifi Adopted by USSOCOM as Tactical Biometrics Program of Record

Reveal Technology announced that its Identifi biometric system has been formally adopted as a Program of Record by U.S. Special Operations Command, marking a milestone in tactical identity intelligence modernization.

May 13, 2026

Omnipresent Robotics to Acquire AGIBOT Robots for Michigan Deployment

Hyperscale Data’s subsidiary Omnipresent Robotics has signed an agreement with AGIBOT to purchase up to 143 intelligent robots for deployment at its Michigan facility, where the company will establish a robotics data collection center and expand its workforce.

May 13, 2026

Automated Tire Unveils SmartBay Robotic Platform for Tire Services

Automated Tire has emerged from stealth with SmartBay, a robotic platform that uses AI, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tire changes, wheel balancing, and vehicle inspections.

May 12, 2026

LiveU Partners with DRONERESPONDERS to Advance Drone Video for Public Safety

LiveU and DRONERESPONDERS have formed a strategic partnership to improve real-time drone video transmission for emergency response and law enforcement operations, focusing on training, integration, and community support.

May 12, 2026

STRADVISION Launches Integrated Perception Platform for Automotive OEMs

STRADVISION has announced the launch of an integrated perception platform designed for automotive manufacturers, combining its vision stack with a Physical AI systems developer to support large-scale production and advanced driver assistance features.

May 12, 2026

HDT Robotics Delivers Hunter WOLF Vehicles to U.S. Army for Training

HDT Robotics has delivered its Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles to the U.S. Army’s 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk for new equipment training under the Ground Optionally Autonomous Transport program.

May 11, 2026

Axon Vision Completes Evaluation of EDGE ClearSky Drone Detection System

Axon Vision has completed operational demonstrations and evaluations of its EDGE ClearSky drone detection system with a leading defense force. The system, part of the company's EDGE AI family, uses thermal sensing and AI processing to detect and intercept aerial threats.

May 11, 2026

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