Alibaba Boosts AI with Nvidia, DeepMind's New Gemini, and EU's Mornine Milestone - Robotics Brief #37
October 02, 2025 -
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In this edition of the Robotics Brief, we delve into the latest advancements and collaborations in the field of robotics and AI. Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. has integrated Nvidia Corp.'s AI development tools into its cloud platform, enhancing its capabilities in robotics and smart environments. Meanwhile, Google DeepMind has unveiled its Gemini Robotics 1.5 models, which are designed to improve AI performance in complex physical tasks.
Additionally, the upcoming Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, organized by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, will focus on smart mobility and AI governance. In Europe, AiMOGA Robotics' humanoid robot Mornine has achieved full CE certification, paving the way for its deployment across EU member states. These stories highlight the ongoing innovations and strategic partnerships shaping the future of robotics and AI.
In this edition of the Robotics Brief, we delve into the latest advancements and collaborations in the field of robotics and AI. Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. has integrated Nvidia Corp.'s AI development tools into its cloud platform, enhancing its capabilities in robotics and smart environments. Meanwhile, Google DeepMind has unveiled its Gemini Robotics 1.5 models, which are designed to improve AI performance in complex physical tasks.
Additionally, the upcoming Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, organized by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, will focus on smart mobility and AI governance. In Europe, AiMOGA Robotics' humanoid robot Mornine has achieved full CE certification, paving the way for its deployment across EU member states. These stories highlight the ongoing innovations and strategic partnerships shaping the future of robotics and AI.
Alibaba Integrates Nvidia Robotics Software into AI Platform
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. has announced the integration of Nvidia Corp.'s AI development tools into its cloud platform. This will enable Alibaba Cloud to offer Nvidia's Physical AI software stack for robotics and smart environments. Read more
Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics Models
On September 25, 2025, Google DeepMind introduced Gemini Robotics 1.5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5, aimed at enhancing AI capabilities in complex physical tasks. Read more
Abu Dhabi Summit to Discuss Smart Mobility and AI Governance
The Smart and Autonomous Systems Council is organizing the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit on November 10, 2025, to explore smart mobility and AI governance. The event is part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week. Read more
Mornine Robot Achieves Full CE Certification
In September 2025, AiMOGA Robotics' humanoid robot Mornine became the first to receive full CE certification for both hardware and software, allowing its deployment in EU member states. Read more
Einride's Autonomous Truck Crosses Sweden-Norway Border
Einride has completed the first cabless electric autonomous border crossing from Sweden to Norway for PostNord, marking a significant milestone in autonomous transportation. Read more
Figure AI and Brookfield Corp. Collaborate on Humanoid AI Development
Figure AI Inc. has teamed up with Brookfield Corp. to develop a humanoid pre-training dataset and AI infrastructure for its Helix model, supported by Brookfield's investment in Figure's Series C fundraising. Read more
TIER IV and Elm Partner for Autonomous Driving in Saudi Arabia
TIER IV has partnered with Elm to develop autonomous mobility solutions in Saudi Arabia, focusing on enhancing local engineering talent and promoting smart mobility services like robotaxis. Read more
Arcapita Group Invests in Figure AI
Bahrain's Arcapita Group has invested in a $1 billion fundraising round for US startup Figure AI, which focuses on autonomous humanoid robots. Figure AI is now valued at $39 billion. Read more
Germany Leads Europe in Robotics
The International Federation of Robotics 2025 World Report highlights Germany as Europe's top robotics nation, ranking fourth globally in industrial robot density and first in Europe for new installations. Read more
Wayve and Nissan Test Self-Driving Cars in Tokyo
British AI company Wayve is collaborating with Nissan to test self-driving technology in Tokyo, with a target for consumer launch in 2027. The tests involve Nissan's Ariya electric vehicles and advanced AI systems. Read more
NVIDIA Launches Open Models for Robotics R&D
NVIDIA Corporation has released new open-source technologies, including the Newton Physics Engine and the Isaac GR00T model, to advance robotics research. These tools aim to help researchers and developers create adaptable robots for complex tasks. Read more
Orbotix Secures €6.5M for AI Drone Systems
Warsaw-based defense tech startup Orbotix has raised €6.5 million to enhance its AI-powered autonomous drone systems, focusing on drone swarming technology and expanding manufacturing in the EU. Read more
Linux Foundation Introduces Newton Physics Engine
The Linux Foundation has announced Newton, an open source physics engine developed in collaboration with Disney Research, Google DeepMind, and NVIDIA. It aims to advance robotics research with GPU-accelerated simulations. Read more
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