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PickNik expands support for Franka Research 3 robot on MoveIt Pro – The Robot Report
In a development that underscores the growing convergence between advanced research hardware and commercial-grade software platforms, PickNik Robotics has announced an expansion of its support for the Franka Research 3 robotic arm within the MoveIt Pro environment. The announcement, which was made public through PickNik’s communications, highlights a deliberate effort to provide users with deeper, […]
Pony.ai to bring robotaxis to Europe via Bolt partnership – Automotive World
The European mobility landscape is set for a significant shift as Estonian ride-hailing platform Bolt and Chinese autonomous driving specialist Pony.ai have announced a strategic partnership aimed at introducing robotaxi services across the continent. The collaboration, made public in November 2025, marks a notable step in the gradual integration of fully autonomous vehicles into mainstream […]
Number of laser applications growing rapidly – Future Farming
The agricultural robotics sector is witnessing a notable acceleration in the adoption of laser-based technologies, with a particular focus on weed control. According to a recent overview published by Future Farming, a leading industry outlet, the number of laser applications in farming is expanding at a rapid pace. The most significant development highlighted in this […]
Schaeffler Partners with Neura Robotics to Integrate Humanoids into Production Operations – Automation World
The industrial automation landscape is witnessing a significant structural shift as traditional manufacturing powerhouses reposition themselves not merely as end-users of robotic technology but as active participants in its development and supply chain. A recent series of announcements, centred on the German industrial giant Schaeffler, illustrates this trend with particular clarity. The company has formalised […]
ATMOS and Space Cargo Unlimited Target First Reentry Mission in 2026 – Payload Space
A trans-European partnership is moving forward with concrete plans to establish a commercial pathway for returning materials and experiments from low Earth orbit. ATMOS Space Cargo, a German reentry startup, and Space Cargo Unlimited (SCU), a Luxembourg-based manufacturer, have announced their intention to launch a joint mission to orbit and back in 2026. This collaboration […]
The pilot of an F-22 just controlled a drone wingman in flight – Defense One
On a clear autumn day over the Nevada Test and Training Range, a pilot seated in the cockpit of an F-22 Raptor reached for a tablet and took direct command of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle flying nearby. The scene, which unfolded on October 21, 2025, was not a science-fiction exercise but a live demonstration […]
Agile Robots launches Agile ONE industrial humanoid – The Robot Report
Agile Robots presents Agile ONE: a German-made humanoid aimed at industrial work The announcement Agile Robots SE, the Munich-based robotics company founded in 2018, has announced the launch of its first humanoid robot, named Agile ONE. The company describes the new system as an industrial humanoid, meaning it is intended for deployment in factory and […]
Richtech Robotics unveils its first humanoid robot for ‘real-world work’ – Robotics & Automation News
In October 2025, US-based Richtech Robotics introduced Dex, the company's first mobile humanoid robot designed specifically for industrial applications. The announcement marks a strategic shift for the company, which has built its reputation primarily in hospitality service robotics since its founding in 2016. Dex represents a departure from the bipedal humanoid designs that have dominated […]
NEO Home Robot
The announcement The home robotics sector has long oscillated between two extremes: the utilitarian humility of the robot vacuum and the speculative grandeur of the full-scale humanoid. With the formal introduction of the NEO Home Robot, 1X Technologies has attempted to plant a flag firmly in the middle of that spectrum, offering a machine that […]
Augmentus Secures Strategic Investment from Applied Ventures to Accelerate AI-Robotics for High-Mix Manufactur
In a development that underscores the growing convergence of semiconductor capital and industrial robotics, Singapore-based Augmentus has confirmed a strategic investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. The transaction, announced in late October 2025, represents a notable validation of Augmentus' approach to artificial intelligence-driven robotic automation, particularly for manufacturing […]
Volz & Embention Partner for UAV Actuation & Autopilot Integration – Unmanned Systems Technology
In a development that underscores the increasing convergence of European expertise in uncrewed aviation, German actuator manufacturer Volz Servos and Spanish autonomous flight specialist Embention have formalised a collaborative effort to integrate their respective technologies. The partnership, which has been detailed in industry announcements, is centred on marrying Volz's actuation hardware with Embention's Veronte autopilot […]
Humanoid Global Announces Commitment to a Strategic Investment in Formic to Accelerate the Adoption of Autonom
Humanoid Global Commits to Strategic Investment in Formic Technologies to Broaden Autonomous Robotics Adoption in Manufacturing **2025-10** — A publicly traded investment issuer with a stated focus on humanoid robotics and embodied artificial intelligence has announced a new financial commitment aimed at accelerating the deployment of autonomous robotics within manufacturing environments. Humanoid Global Holdings Corp., […]
Robotize partners with Nord Modules to launch ‘game-changing’ autonomous mobile robot – Robotics & Automation
The industrial automation landscape is witnessing another significant consolidation of expertise as two specialized players join forces to address the persistent challenges of modern logistics and material handling. Robotize, the company recognized for its development of the GoPal series of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), has entered into a strategic partnership with Nord Modules, a specialist […]
TDK and Gelion Establish Full Collaboration Agreement
In a development that consolidates the landscape of next-generation energy storage, TDK Corporation and Gelion plc have entered into a full collaboration agreement. The partnership, which was confirmed in late October 2025, is structured around the joint development of advanced battery technologies that will leverage Gelion’s proprietary sulfur-based cathode active material (CAM). This is not […]
Galbot’s Humanoid Robot Integrates Nvidia Jetson Thor with Potential for Manufacturing Use – Automation World
The humanoid robotics sector has reached another inflection point, and the latest evidence comes from the collaboration between a Chinese robotics developer and a US semiconductor giant. Galbot, a company focused on general-purpose humanoid machines, has announced that its G1 Premium robot is now being built around Nvidia’s Jetson Thor platform. This is not a […]
Jasper EV Tech secures FasterCapital backing – Automotive World
Jasper EV Tech Secures FasterCapital Backing The announcement The electric vehicle sector has seen a steady stream of capital injections over the past several years, but the funding landscape remains highly selective. Investors are increasingly looking for ventures that combine hardware innovation with scalable business models. In this context, a recent transaction involving Jasper EV […]
Chery’s First Chinese Car Factory in Europe: Launching Electric Vehicle Production in Barcelona – EU.COM
The European automotive manufacturing landscape is undergoing a significant recalibration, and one of the most closely watched developments is the entry of Chinese automaker Chery into the region. After a series of postponements, the company is now preparing to commence production of its own vehicles in Barcelona, Spain, within the current year. This facility, which […]
Edge-to-cloud robotics: eInfochips teams up with InOrbit – The Robot Report
The robotics industry is built on a paradox. On one hand, the field has never been more advanced, with machines capable of perceiving, planning, and acting in complex environments. On the other hand, the gap between the physical edge—where the robot operates—and the cloud—where data is aggregated, models are trained, and fleet-level decisions are made—remains […]
The space robotics market: Who is building the machines and who is backing them? – Robotics & Automation News
The humanoid robotics sector has long been characterized by bold promises and substantial capital requirements, but the scale of financial commitment now entering the field has reached a new threshold. In a development that underscores the convergence of digital finance and physical automation, Tether Investments has stepped forward as the lead investor in what is […]
Exotec and E80 Group agree strategic partnership – Robotics & Automation News
Exotec and E80 Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Automation Reach **2025-09** – The European robotics and intralogistics landscape is witnessing a notable consolidation of expertise as two major players, Exotec and E80 Group, have formally agreed to a strategic partnership. The collaboration, announced in mid-September 2025, is designed to combine the distinct technological strengths […]
Roush delivers first Kodiak Driver-equipped autonomous truck to Atlas Energy Solutions – Robotics & Automation
Roush delivers first Kodiak Driver-equipped autonomous truck to Atlas Energy Solutions The announcement The first production example of a Class 8 autonomous truck equipped with the Kodiak Driver system has been handed over to its end customer, marking a concrete step in the commercial rollout of self-driving freight technology in North America. The vehicle, a […]
Siemens Healthineers, Stryker to develop neurovascular robot – Modern Healthcare
Siemens Healthineers and Stryker Join Forces to Develop Integrated Neurovascular Robotic System **Date of publication:** 2025-09 (exact day not disclosed in source material) **Industry sector:** Medical Robotics, Neurovascular Intervention, Imaging **Location of partnership:** Global (specific headquarters locations not disclosed in source material) — The announcement Siemens Healthineers and Stryker have announced a collaborative effort to […]
U.K.-based startup Humanoid unveils HMND 01 Alpha mobile manipulator – The Robot Report
In September 2025, the London-based robotics and artificial intelligence developer Humanoid introduced its latest machine, the HMND 01 Alpha. This is a dual-armed mobile manipulator built for industrial settings, and the company says it went from concept to reveal in just seven months. The announcement was covered by The Robot Report, which placed the unveiling […]
European VC robotics funding gears up for record 2025 – PitchBook
European venture capital is flowing into robotics at a pace that has no precedent in the continent's modern technology history. According to data tracked by Crunchbase and referenced in the source material, robotics startups across Europe have attracted $18.8 billion in funding during 2026, and that figure was reached by July. To put that number […]
OpenMind launches OM1 Beta open-source, robot-agnostic operating system – The Robot Report
The robotics industry has long operated in silos. Developers have been forced to choose between proprietary ecosystems, hardware-specific software stacks, or navigating steep learning curves that slow down deployment and innovation. This fragmentation has been a persistent bottleneck, preventing the kind of rapid, collaborative progress seen in the software world. In response to this long-standing […]
Xpanner releases X1 autonomy retrofit kit to bring physical AI to construction – The Robot Report
Xpanner unveils X1 autonomy retrofit kit to bring physical AI to construction The announcement Xpanner, a construction technology startup founded in 2020, has introduced its flagship X1 Kit, a physical AI-based retrofit system designed for the construction industry. The announcement, made last week, positions the product as a response to persistent challenges that have long […]
Gecko Robotics releases StratoSight drone-based roof inspection system – The Robot Report
Gecko Robotics, a Boston-based developer of robotic inspection systems, has introduced a new offering aimed at the commercial roofing sector. The system, branded as StratoSight, is designed to automate the process of roof inspections through the use of drones. The announcement positions the product as a response to the growing demand for safer, faster, and […]
Gudel extends collaborative robot reach with CoboMover – The Robot Report
Güdel, a supplier known for its linear motion modules, robot track motion units, and gantry robots, has introduced a new collaborative robot solution called the CoboMover. The company positions this product as a way to broaden the scope of applications for both collaborative robots and lightweight robot systems. According to the company, the CoboMover is […]
xLean TR1 Debuts at IFA 2025: The World’s First Dual-Form AI Cleaning Robot with Self-Evolving Intelligence –
Published by Robot Service Map for Robot Service Map. The announcement The consumer electronics and home appliance landscape has seen no shortage of automation concepts over the past decade, but the segment reserved for truly novel engineering approaches remains remarkably sparse. Most robotic vacuum cleaners and floor-washing devices iterate on established chassis designs, sensor arrays, […]
4D1 launches T2 for rugged, millimeter-level 3D indoor positioning – The Robot Report
The announcement The operational reality of modern manufacturing and logistics is no longer defined solely by the machinery that moves products, but by the data that guides that movement. As robotic systems become more prevalent on factory floors and within distribution centers, the question of *where* a machine is—and, critically, *how it is oriented*—has moved […]