STRADVISION & Arm Redefine AI Vehicles, Cybernetix Launches $100M Fund - Robotics Brief #20

June 05, 2025 - Robotics Brief
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In this edition of the Robotics Brief, we delve into the latest advancements and collaborations in the AI and robotics sectors. STRADVISION and Arm have teamed up to integrate cutting-edge perception technology with Arm's Zena Compute Subsystems, a move set to redefine AI-driven vehicles. Meanwhile, Cybernetix Ventures is making waves with the launch of a $100 million fund aimed at nurturing early-stage robotics and AI companies, with a keen focus on manufacturing and healthcare sectors.

Additionally, Oxipital AI and Schmalz are joining forces to enhance robotic grasping solutions, while TIER IV introduces a new development kit for autonomous vehicle technologies. In the realm of manufacturing, Viam and Viking Yachts are set to revolutionize yacht production with robotic sanding technology. On the consumer front, Hugging Face is making robotics more accessible with affordable humanoid robots, and Arrive AI secures significant funding to enhance its AI-driven delivery systems.
STRADVISION Partners with Arm for AI Vehicle Tech
STRADVISION has announced a collaboration with Arm to integrate its perception technology with Arm's Zena Compute Subsystems, aiming to enhance AI-defined vehicles. Read more
BGM Group Acquires Xingdao Intelligent and YD Network
On May 28, 2025, BGM Group Ltd announced its acquisition of Xingdao Intelligent Cloud Chain and YD Network Technology for RMB800 million to enhance AI capabilities in robotics and fintech. Read more
Cybernetix Ventures Launches $100M Fund for Robotics and AI
Boston-based Cybernetix Ventures is launching a $100 million fund to invest in early-stage robotics and physical AI companies, focusing on sectors like manufacturing and healthcare. Read more
Oxipital AI and Schmalz Partnership for AI Solutions
Oxipital AI has joined forces with Schmalz to enhance AI-powered vision technologies for robotic grasping solutions, focusing on the food and beverage industry. Read more
TIER IV Introduces DTV Kit for Autonomous Vehicle Development
TIER IV has launched the DTV Kit, a starter kit aimed at advancing autonomous vehicle technology. The kit includes a test vehicle and supports Autoware, an open-source software, to aid developers in the autonomous driving field. Read more
Viam Partners with Viking Yachts for Robotic Sanding
Viam has teamed up with Viking Yachts to introduce robotic sanding technology in yacht manufacturing, aiming to improve efficiency and worker safety. The partnership will begin in July 2025. Read more
Hugging Face Introduces Affordable Humanoid Robots
French AI company Hugging Face has launched two new humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini, with prices starting at $3,000. These robots aim to make robotics more accessible and are expected to ship by the end of 2025. Read more
Arrive AI Secures $40 Million for Autonomous Delivery
Arrive AI has raised $40 million to advance its AI-driven delivery system using smart mailboxes, aiming to enhance last-mile delivery efficiency and security. Read more

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