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Robotti secures investment to scale autonomous farming solution in Europe – Future Farming
In 2025-05, Danish agricultural technology company AgroIntelli announced a new investment round to support the commercial expansion of its autonomous field robot, Robotti. The funding comes from two sources: EAAVL Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, a family office based in Northern Germany with agricultural roots, and Nordic Alpha Partners, an investment firm that has backed AgroIntelli since 2020. […]
Flexiv expands to Europe through partnership with Italy’s Time Robotics – Robotics & Automation News
Flexiv’s European expansion via Time Robotics partnership signals a shift toward adaptable automation The announcement In a move that underscores the growing importance of flexible manufacturing solutions across the continent, Flexiv has broadened its footprint in Europe through a strategic alliance with Italy’s Time Robotics. The collaboration, reported in the 2025-05 timeframe, represents a calculated […]
Orbbec designs Gemini 435Le to help robots see farther, navigate smarter – The Robot Report
The industrial robotics sector has long grappled with a fundamental tension: the need for machines to perceive their environment with increasing accuracy while simultaneously extending their operational range. At the heart of this challenge lies the vision system, the sensory apparatus that allows a robot to interpret the world around it. For years, the industry […]
Omron separates robotics business unit in ‘strategic step’ – Robotics & Automation News
Published by Robot Service Map. The announcement In a move that signals a significant recalibration of its corporate structure, Omron has formally separated its robotics business unit. The decision, described by industry observers as a strategic step, is not an isolated operational tweak but rather a component of a broader, more ambitious plan to deepen […]
Dassault Systèmes and Kuka partner to boost robotics and automation efficiency for manufacturers – Robotics &
The industrial automation sector is entering a period of significant transformation, with manufacturers across Europe and beyond seeking new ways to streamline operations, address persistent labour shortages, and maintain consistent output quality. In this context, a notable collaboration has emerged between two major players in the digital manufacturing and robotics space: Dassault Systèmes and KUKA. […]
Doosan Robotics to supply 300 collaborative robots across Southeast Asia – Robotics & Automation News
In a development that underscores the growing momentum behind automation in the manufacturing sector, Doosan Robotics has announced plans to deploy 300 collaborative robots across the Southeast Asian region. The announcement, which surfaced in industry channels during the month of 2025-04, signals a deliberate and sizable push by the South Korean robotics manufacturer into one […]
Major Milestone. Hans Robot Rebrands as ‘Huayan Robotics” to Embark on a New Era of Global Intelligent Manufac
Published by Robot Service Map. The announcement The landscape of industrial automation is rarely static, but certain developments carry more weight than others. In the spring of 2025, the sector witnessed one such shift as a prominent player in the robotics arena formally adopted a new identity. The company formerly known as Hans Robot has […]
Viral Clearance Market Demand, Innovations, and Key Players
The market for viral clearance products is entering a period of sustained expansion, according to newly compiled industry data. Demand for these specialized bioprocessing tools is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8 percent between 2026 and 2036, with the sector’s valuation expected to climb from USD 2.6 billion in […]
Waymo & Uber to Launch in Hotlanta in Summertime – CleanTechnica
The landscape of urban mobility in the United States is about to shift once again, as two of the most prominent names in ride-hailing and autonomous vehicle technology have confirmed a significant expansion of their collaborative efforts. Waymo and Uber have announced their intention to bring a robotaxi service to Atlanta, Georgia, with operations slated […]
DoorDash and Coco Robotics partner to launch new sidewalk delivery robot – Robotics & Automation News
The landscape of last-mile delivery in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing emphasis on multi-modal solutions that extend beyond the traditional passenger vehicle. In a development that underscores this shift, local commerce platform DoorDash and Santa Monica, California-based Coco Robotics have announced an expansion of their existing partnership. This collaboration […]
SolarPower Europe and National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) strengthen EU-India solar manufacturin
The European solar manufacturing landscape and its Indian counterpart have taken a notable step toward deeper collaboration. In a development that underscores the growing interdependence of global photovoltaic supply chains, SolarPower Europe and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) have formalized a new memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement, announced in 2025-04, is […]
Cosmic Industries gets funding to automate, accelerate solar installation – The Robot Report
In a development that underscores the mounting pressure on the renewable energy sector to accelerate deployment timelines, Cosmic Robotics has announced the close of a $4 million pre-seed funding round. The capital injection is earmarked for the continued development and initial production of AI-driven robotic systems designed specifically for large-scale solar energy installation projects. The […]
Xaba raises $6M to build ‘synthetic brains’ for industrial robots – The Robot Report
Toronto-based robotics software developer Xaba Inc. has closed a $6 million seed extension round, according to company statements reported by industry publication The Robot Report. The funding is earmarked to accelerate the deployment of the firm’s AI-powered robotics and cognitive industrial control systems, a category of technology that aims to reduce the programming burden traditionally […]
DoorDash and Coco Expand Global Partnership with U.S. Sidewalk Robot Delivery Launch
In April 2025, DoorDash and Coco Robotics publicly confirmed an expansion of their existing collaboration, bringing sidewalk-based autonomous delivery to customers in two major U.S. cities. The rollout, which went live in Los Angeles and Chicago, marks the first time this particular robotic delivery service has been offered through the DoorDash app on American soil. […]
H2 Clipper plans to deploy robotic swarms in aerospace manufacturing – The Robot Report
The intersection of robotics and large-scale manufacturing continues to evolve, with a notable development emerging from H2 Clipper Inc. The company has taken a concrete step toward its long-stated ambition of deploying autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic swarms within the aviation and aerospace sectors. This progress is marked by the issuance of a new patent, U.S. […]
Super Robot Wars Y launches on August 28 with full title roster revealed – RPG Site
The long-running Super Robot Wars franchise is preparing for its next major console entry, and the announcement cycle has now reached its final, definitive stage. According to details confirmed by Bandai Namco, the upcoming title, Super Robot Wars Y, is set to launch on August 28, with the complete roster of participating series having been […]
Slip Robotics SlipBots Increase Truck Loading/Unloading Speed – Automation World
The logistics and manufacturing sectors have long grappled with a persistent bottleneck: the truck loading dock. For decades, the process of moving goods from a warehouse floor into the trailer of a semi-truck—and the reverse operation of unloading inbound freight—has remained a labor-intensive, time-consuming, and often hazardous task. Traditional methods, which typically rely on manual […]
AgriRobot joins €4.97M EU project to advance autonomous farm robotics – Future Farming
AgriRobot has entered a collaborative European initiative valued at €4.97 million, a project designed to push forward the capabilities of autonomous systems in agricultural settings. The announcement, surfaced through Future Farming’s coverage of the sector, places AgriRobot within a broader, well-funded effort to integrate robotics more deeply into everyday farming operations. While the precise scope […]
Siemens launches new machine tool robot – Robotics and Automation News
Siemens has introduced a new machine tool robot designed to bring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities into industrial automation workflows. The announcement, which surfaced in early March 2025, positions the robot as part of a broader push by the Munich-based technology group to embed AI more deeply into factory-floor operations, particularly in the machine tool sector […]
Schmalz releases new mGrip robotic gripper – Robotics and Automation News
Schmalz expands robotic gripping portfolio with mGrip launch following Soft Robotics asset acquisition The announcement German vacuum specialist Schmalz has introduced a new robotic gripper to the market under the product name mGrip. The release follows a strategic corporate move that took place in August 2024, when the family-owned company based in Glatten, Germany, acquired […]
OnRobot unveils ‘highest-payload’ vacuum gripper – Robotics and Automation News
The collaborative robotics sector has witnessed a steady stream of hardware innovations over the past several quarters, but few announcements carry the weight of a payload milestone. In early March 2025, OnRobot — a manufacturer known for its plug-and-play end-of-arm tooling — took the wraps off a new vacuum gripper that the company positions as […]
Apptronik and Jabil partner to scale production of humanoid robots for manufacturing – Robotics and Automation
Apptronik and Jabil: A Manufacturing Alliance for the Apollo Humanoid The industrial robotics sector is witnessing a pivotal shift as companies move from prototype demonstrations to scalable production. In this context, the strategic collaboration between Apptronik and Jabil represents a significant development for the deployment of humanoid robots in manufacturing environments. This editorial examines the […]
Danobat launches ‘most precise robot on the market’ – Robotics and Automation News
Published by Robot Service Map. The announcement In a move that signals a significant convergence between two traditionally distinct domains of manufacturing automation, Danobat has publicly unveiled what it describes as the most precise robot currently available on the market. The announcement, which surfaced in early March 2025, positions the new machine not merely as […]
Lab0 emerges from stealth mode to unveil ‘humanoid-inspired’ automated warehouse system – Robotics and Automat
The warehouse automation sector has a new entrant, and it arrives with a name that signals a departure from the conventional. Lab0, a startup that had been operating outside the public eye, has formally announced its existence to the market. The company has shed its stealth-mode status, a move that in the robotics industry typically […]
Matthews Automation agrees global commercial partnership with Mobile Industrial Robots – Robotics and Automati
The robotics and automation sector has witnessed a steady stream of strategic alliances in recent months, but few carry the weight of the newly confirmed global commercial partnership between Matthews Automation and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR). The agreement, which was publicly disclosed in early March 2025, signals a deliberate move by both organisations to expand […]
RoboDK and Enterijer Mesicki ‘transform’ Serbian furniture manufacturing with Fanuc robots – Robotics and Auto
RoboDK and Enterijer Mesicki ‘transform’ Serbian furniture manufacturing with Fanuc robots The announcement A notable shift is taking place in the Serbian furniture sector, where traditional manufacturing methods are giving way to software-driven automation. Enterijer Mesicki, a Serbian furniture producer, has publicly detailed its adoption of RoboDK software in combination with FANUC robotic arms. The […]
Robots Making Robots: Apptronik’s Humanoid Robots Set To … Reproduce – Forbes
Apptronik, the Austin, Texas-based developer of humanoid robots, has crossed a significant financial threshold. The company has now accumulated nearly $1 billion in total funding, with a recent injection of $520 million earmarked specifically for scaling up production of its Apollo humanoid robot. This latest round brings the company’s total Series A funding to more […]
Google’s new robot AI can fold delicate origami, close zipper bags without damage – Ars Technica
In 2025-03, Google DeepMind introduced a pair of artificial intelligence models aimed at the physical world of robotics. The two systems, named Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, were presented as a significant step forward in giving machines a more nuanced touch and a better grasp of their surroundings. The announcement, made on a Wednesday, positioned […]
iRobot Appoints Neal P. Goldman to Board of Directors
Word Count: ~1,650 The announcement In a move that signals a continued focus on corporate governance and strategic oversight, iRobot has confirmed the appointment of Neal P. Goldman to its Board of Directors. The announcement, which surfaced in mid-March 2025, adds a seasoned executive with a deep background in consumer goods and corporate leadership to […]
RISE Robotics to be Awarded GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Strongest Robotic Arm Prototype – BioSpace
RISE Robotics Secures Guinness World Records Title for Strongest Robotic Arm Prototype Electric actuation takes a historic leap forward as the Beltdraulic SuperJammer lifts over 7,000 pounds, challenging the dominance of hydraulic systems in industrial automation. The announcement In a development that underscores the accelerating shift toward electrification in industrial robotics, RISE Robotics has been […]