Galaxy Corporation CEO Unveils 'Soul AI' at UN Summit, Generative Bionics Launches Gene.01 Robot - Robotics Brief #78
July 23, 2026 -
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In this edition of the Robotics Brief, we're bringing you the latest developments in the world of robotics and AI. Agility Robotics has opened a new facility in Fremont, California, which is set to advance their work in physical AI technologies. Meanwhile, EVERYWHERE Communications has teamed up with Skydio to enhance safety measures by enabling automatic drone dispatch during SOS events.
Additionally, Walden Robotics has launched with a substantial $300 million in funding, focusing on wheeled humanoid robots for factory settings. Applied Intuition has introduced Dana, a new platform aimed at enhancing intelligent machine development. These stories, along with many others, highlight the rapid advancements and collaborations shaping the future of robotics and AI.
In this edition of the Robotics Brief, we're bringing you the latest developments in the world of robotics and AI. Agility Robotics has opened a new facility in Fremont, California, which is set to advance their work in physical AI technologies. Meanwhile, EVERYWHERE Communications has teamed up with Skydio to enhance safety measures by enabling automatic drone dispatch during SOS events.
Additionally, Walden Robotics has launched with a substantial $300 million in funding, focusing on wheeled humanoid robots for factory settings. Applied Intuition has introduced Dana, a new platform aimed at enhancing intelligent machine development. These stories, along with many others, highlight the rapid advancements and collaborations shaping the future of robotics and AI.
Galaxy Corporation CEO Unveils 'Soul AI' at UN Summit
Galaxy Corporation CEO Yong-ho Choi introduced the 'Soul AI' concept at the UN's 'AI for Good Global Summit 2026', highlighting AI's role in preserving human emotions and culture. Read more
Generative Bionics Unveils Gene.01 Robot for Industry Use
Generative Bionics has launched Gene.01, a humanoid robot designed for industrial collaboration with Fincantieri. The robot features advanced tactile sensing and AI, and will be open-sourced for developers. Read more
MDA Space UK to Supply Lunar Landing Sensors for ESA Mission
MDA Space UK has been chosen by OHB System AG to provide advanced lunar landing sensors for the European Space Agency's Argonaut mission, aiming to facilitate autonomous lunar landings. Read more
Pudu Robotics Unveils PUDU D7 Robot at WAIC 2026
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 in Shanghai, Pudu Robotics presented the PUDU D7 semi-humanoid robot, highlighting its 'One Brain, Multiple Embodiments' technology. Read more
Fibocom and Intedigo Showcase 5G Teleoperation at WAIC 2026
At the WAIC 2026 in Shanghai, Fibocom and Intedigo demonstrated a 5G-enabled teleoperation system for controlling a real race car remotely, highlighting the capabilities of 5G technology in real-time control and feedback. Read more
Hypershell Introduces AI Exoskeletons in Europe
The AI-powered exoskeleton range by Hypershell is now available in Europe, featuring models X Ultra S, X Max S, and X Pro S, and is certified by TÜV Rheinland. Read more
Agility Robotics Opens New Facility in Fremont
Agility Robotics has inaugurated a new facility in Fremont, California, to further develop physical AI technologies and improve their robotic systems. Read more
Nauticus Robotics Enhances Ocean Sensing with Aquanaut®
Nauticus Robotics is working to improve autonomous ocean sensing using its Aquanaut® platform, aiming to aid various organizations in effective and cost-efficient ocean monitoring. Read more
EVERYWHERE Communications Partners with Skydio for Drone Dispatch
EVERYWHERE Communications has partnered with Skydio to enable automatic drone dispatch during SOS events, enhancing safety for lone workers in critical sectors. Read more
Axon Vision Introduces AI Counter-UAS Solution
Axon Vision has unveiled ForceField, an AI-driven system aimed at protecting forces from aerial threats, including FPV drones. The solution offers detection, threat analysis, and response capabilities in one cycle. Read more
Foxlink Group Opens AI Factory in Texas
Foxlink Group has launched its first AI Factory in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a transition from traditional electronics manufacturing to AI-powered processes. The facility aims to enhance production flexibility and cost efficiency while catering to North American supply chain demands. Read more
Japanese Robotics Firms Partner with Nvidia for AI Development
Four major Japanese robotics companies, Fujitsu, Fanuc, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Yaskawa Electric, have teamed up with Nvidia to advance robotics and AI technology across various sectors. Read more
BrainCo Unveils Brain-to-Robot AI Platform at WAIC 2026
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, BrainCo introduced a new platform that enables users to control robots using neural signals, alongside a data collection solution for robotics training. Read more
KEENON Robotics Unveils Robots at WAIC 2026
At WAIC 2026, KEENON Robotics showcased its humanoid and service robots, emphasizing their role in enhancing commercial services. The company demonstrated their application in various sectors, including hospitality and dining. Read more
Walden Robotics Launches with $300M Funding
Walden Robotics, a spin-out from Toyota, has launched with $300 million in funding and a valuation of $1.1 billion. The company focuses on developing wheeled humanoid robots for factory use, with their robots already operational in a Toyota plant in North America. Read more
Elite Robots and Generalist AI Unveil GEN-1
US-based AI startup Generalist AI and Elite Robots have introduced GEN-1, an advanced embodied AI model with a high task success rate and increased speed. Read more
Applied Intuition Introduces Dana for AI Development
The platform Dana by Applied Intuition aims to enhance the development of intelligent machines by integrating agent-based AI with their existing tools and expertise. It targets industries like autonomous vehicles and robotics, promising to significantly reduce development time. Read more
Tuya Smart Invests in Robopoet for AI Commercialization
Tuya Smart has invested in Robopoet during its pre-A financing round to boost the commercialization of physical AI, leveraging the success of Robopoet's product Fuzozo. Read more
Gritt Raises $32 Million for Solar Plant Construction Robots
Gritt, a startup by Carnegie Mellon-trained roboticists, has secured $32 million to develop AI-driven robots for solar plant construction, aiming to tackle labor shortages in the sector. Read more
Microagi and Google Cloud Collaborate on AI Robotics
Microagi has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance AI robotics development, focusing on understanding and interacting with physical environments. Read more
Alliance for OpenUSD Expands with New Members
The Alliance for OpenUSD has announced that ByteDance, Huawei, Physicl, and Unity have joined as General Members to enhance 3D data interoperability. This move aims to support the demand for an open 3D data standard across industries. Read more
UFORCE and RECONCRAFT to Develop Autonomous Maritime Drones for U.S. Military
UFORCE and RECONCRAFT have partnered to create advanced autonomous maritime drones for the U.S. military. This collaboration will utilize UFORCE's unmanned systems and autonomy software to enhance military capabilities. Read more
Atoms Secures $1.7 Billion in Funding
Atoms, a robotics company, has raised $1.7 billion in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Uber also participating. This investment will see Ben Horowitz joining the board of Atoms. Read more
South Korea Launches $11.6 Million AI-RAN Project
The South Korean government has started a project worth $11.6 million to develop Hyper AI Network Infrastructure, led by SK Telecom and KT. The initiative will focus on testing AI-RAN and standalone 5G networks for industrial uses, including AI-powered robots. Read more
Moon Surgical and KARL STORZ Partner for AI-Driven Surgery
Moon Surgical and KARL STORZ have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate their technologies, aiming to enhance AI-driven laparoscopic surgery. Read more
TARS Launches AWE 3.5 Model at WAIC 2026
TARS introduced its AWE 3.5 foundation model at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 in Shanghai, where it also received the SAIL Award for innovation. Read more
Alibaba's Amap Upgrades ABot AI System
Amap, part of Alibaba, has announced a significant upgrade to its ABot AI system, introducing new models to enhance navigation, manipulation, decision-making, planning, and motion control capabilities. Read more
Sentante Launches Robotic Platform for Vascular Surgery
Sentante has introduced a CE-marked robotic platform for remote vascular surgery, aiming to enhance intelligent endovascular interventions with integrated force and torque sensing. Read more
Saronic's $3 Billion Investment in Texas Shipyard
Saronic plans to invest over $3 billion in a new shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, aiming to boost U.S. shipbuilding and create up to 10,000 jobs. Construction is expected to start in 2026, with operations beginning in 2028. Read more
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