SpeedBot Robotics Secures Major Funding & IFS Study Highlights AI Challenges - Industrial AI Weekly #21
August 28, 2025 -
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IFS North America, Inc. has released a study on August 21, 2025, detailing the current state of Industrial AI adoption and the challenges faced by industries globally. Meanwhile, SpeedBot Robotics has raised over 100 million yuan in a Series B+ funding round led by V-Capital. The funding will aid in developing industrial intelligence products and expanding into the shipbuilding and lithium battery markets.
Welcome to this week's edition of Industrial AI Weekly.
IFS North America, Inc. has released a study on August 21, 2025, detailing the current state of Industrial AI adoption and the challenges faced by industries globally. Meanwhile, SpeedBot Robotics has raised over 100 million yuan in a Series B+ funding round led by V-Capital. The funding will aid in developing industrial intelligence products and expanding into the shipbuilding and lithium battery markets.
SpeedBot Robotics Raises 100 Million Yuan in Series B+ Funding
On August 20, 2025, SpeedBot Robotics announced it raised over 100 million yuan in a Series B+ funding round led by V-Capital. The funds will aid in developing industrial intelligence products and expanding markets in shipbuilding and lithium battery sectors. Read more
Westinghouse Introduces AI for Nuclear Industry
Westinghouse has launched AI technologies to enhance efficiency and safety in nuclear power plants, including a partnership with Google Cloud for reactor construction. Read more
Acembee Secures €1.2 Million for AI Construction Compliance
Copenhagen-based startup Acembee has raised €1.2 million to advance its AI platform for automating energy monitoring and compliance on construction sites in Denmark. Read more
China, Russia, and Brazil Lead in Manufacturing Automation
China, Russia, and Brazil are leading the way in global manufacturing automation and AI adoption, with significant advancements in industrial robot installations and policy-driven modernization. Read more
A3 Reveals Speakers for FOCUS Conference 2025
A3 has announced the lineup of expert speakers for its first FOCUS conference in Seattle, scheduled for September 24–25, 2025. The event will highlight AI and vision technologies with sessions from companies like AWS, Nvidia, and Microsoft. Read more
IFS Study Highlights Industrial AI Adoption Challenges
IFS North America, Inc. has released a study indicating a significant increase in Industrial AI adoption, revealing challenges such as an 'AI Execution Gap' and workforce upskilling needs. Read more
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