Nvidia's Alpamayo Models and Robotics Ecosystem Unveiled at CES 2026 - Robotics Brief #50
January 08, 2026 -
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Welcome to this edition of the Robotics Brief, where we delve into the latest advancements and collaborations in the world of AI and robotics. At CES 2026, UniX AI unveiled its Wanda 2.0 humanoid robot, showcasing its potential for real-world applications and global market expansion. Meanwhile, Aidoptation, a Belgian-American startup, has raised €20 million to further develop AI-driven autonomous systems for both commercial and defense sectors.
In other news, Etron Technology is set to present its cutting-edge edge AI innovations at CES 2026, focusing on intelligent vision sensing and privacy computing. Additionally, MulticoreWare and Qualcomm have introduced a 'Cloud-to-Car' AI workflow to optimize ADAS workloads, enhancing automotive manufacturing processes. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more, highlighting the dynamic landscape of AI and robotics.
Welcome to this edition of the Robotics Brief, where we delve into the latest advancements and collaborations in the world of AI and robotics. At CES 2026, UniX AI unveiled its Wanda 2.0 humanoid robot, showcasing its potential for real-world applications and global market expansion. Meanwhile, Aidoptation, a Belgian-American startup, has raised €20 million to further develop AI-driven autonomous systems for both commercial and defense sectors.
In other news, Etron Technology is set to present its cutting-edge edge AI innovations at CES 2026, focusing on intelligent vision sensing and privacy computing. Additionally, MulticoreWare and Qualcomm have introduced a 'Cloud-to-Car' AI workflow to optimize ADAS workloads, enhancing automotive manufacturing processes. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more, highlighting the dynamic landscape of AI and robotics.
UniX AI Unveils Wanda 2.0 Robot at CES 2026
At CES 2026, UniX AI introduced its Wanda 2.0 humanoid robot, highlighting its real-world application capabilities and plans for global market expansion. Read more
Aidoptation Raises €20M for AI Autonomous Systems
Belgian-American startup Aidoptation has secured €20 million to advance AI-driven autonomous systems for commercial and defense applications, with backing from several investors. Read more
Etron Technology Unveils Edge AI Innovations at CES 2026
Etron Technology is set to showcase its latest edge AI and robotics advancements at CES 2026, focusing on memory, intelligent vision sensing, and privacy computing innovations. Read more
MulticoreWare and Qualcomm Showcase AI Workflow for Cars at CES 2026
At CES 2026, MulticoreWare and Qualcomm demonstrated a 'Cloud-to-Car' AI workflow aimed at optimizing ADAS workloads for automotive manufacturers. Read more
Arbe Robotics and NVIDIA Launch AI Radar Platform at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Arbe Robotics introduced its new radar system for autonomous vehicles, developed with NVIDIA. The system enhances AI perception for autonomous driving with over 20,000 detections per frame. Read more
Valeo and Seeing Machines Unveil AI Safety Tech at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Valeo and Seeing Machines presented their AI-driven In-Cabin Monitoring Solutions designed to enhance transport safety through advanced perception technology. Read more
Nvidia Unveils Alpamayo AI Models for Autonomous Vehicles
At CES 2026, Nvidia announced Alpamayo, a new set of open-source AI models aimed at improving the reasoning abilities of autonomous vehicles. The models are designed to help vehicles navigate complex scenarios by reasoning and explaining decisions. Read more
Nvidia Unveils Robotics Ecosystem at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Nvidia introduced a new ecosystem for generalist robotics, featuring robot foundation models, simulation tools, and edge hardware. The company aims to become a leading platform in robotics, akin to Android's role in smartphones. Read more
Lyte AI Inc. Secures $107 Million in Funding
Former Apple engineers have founded Lyte AI Inc., a robotics startup, after raising $107 million to develop advanced sensing technology for robots. Read more
Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics Collaborate on Factory Robots
Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics are working together to integrate the Gemini AI model into the Atlas robot for use in Hyundai factories, aiming to improve automation in manufacturing. Read more
DIC Corporation Invests in AI Robotics Startup RT Corporation
DIC Corporation has announced a strategic investment in RT Corporation, aiming to merge material science with robotics to address social challenges like labor shortages and aging infrastructure in Japan. Read more
Mobileye Acquires Mentee Robotics for $900 Million
Mobileye Global Inc. has announced its acquisition of Israeli AI humanoid robotics startup Mentee Robotics Ltd. for $900 million. The deal includes cash and shares, aiming to enhance Mobileye's capabilities in physical AI. Read more
Hyundai to Use Humanoid Robots in US Plant by 2028
Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at its Georgia manufacturing plant starting in 2028. These robots, developed by Boston Dynamics, will initially perform parts sequencing tasks. Read more
AWS Partners with Aumovio for Self-Driving Vehicle AI
Amazon Web Services has teamed up with Aumovio to advance AI development for self-driving vehicles, focusing on the commercial rollout of autonomous trucks. AWS will be the preferred cloud provider for Aumovio, enhancing the training of autonomous systems. Read more
WithPoints Raises $2.77M for AI Robotics Platform
Korean robotics startup WithPoints has secured $2.77 million in pre-Series A funding to enhance their AI-driven WeNect modular robot automation platform. Read more
Kodiak AI and Bosch Partner for Self-Driving Truck Hardware
Kodiak AI has partnered with Bosch to enhance the manufacturing of autonomous trucking hardware and sensors, aiming to scale from pilot to commercial operations. Read more
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