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Service-industry news for the European robotics market: new model launches, distributor and service-partner announcements, EU entity changes, and warranty developments. Each item links to its source. February 2026 27 Feb — BMW Group launched its first European humanoid-robot pilot in…
Humanoid Global makes ‘software investment’ in RideScan – Robotics & Automation News
In September 2025, Humanoid Global completed a significant software investment in RideScan, a move that has drawn attention across the robotics and automation sector. The transaction, reported by Robotics & Automation News, positions Humanoid Global as an active financial participant in the development of RideScan's software capabilities. While the precise financial terms of the investment […]
Alibaba leads $140 million funding round in Chinese humanoid robot start-up X Square Robot – Robotics & Automa
A significant capital event has just reshaped the competitive landscape of China’s humanoid robotics sector, and its implications extend well beyond Shenzhen’s startup ecosystem. X Square Robot, a Shenzhen-based developer of humanoid robots, has closed a new financing round led by Alibaba Cloud, the artificial intelligence and cloud computing arm of the Alibaba Group. The […]
Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026 – TechCrunch
In a development that signals a notable shift in the European mobility landscape, Uber and the Chinese autonomous vehicle company Momenta have confirmed plans to begin testing robotaxis in Munich, Germany, during 2026. This marks the first time either company has publicly announced a continental European city for their autonomous vehicle collaboration, and it positions […]
Panasonic showcases ‘next level’ robotic welding at industry event – Robotics & Automation News
At a recent industry exhibition, Panasonic presented its latest developments in robotic welding, with the company’s TAWERS platform — short for The Arc Welding Robot System — taking centre stage. The demonstration highlighted a technology that, according to the materials released around the event, has remained a reference point in the sector for nearly two […]
Orbital Paradigm Makes the Case for Profitable Reentry – payloadspace.com
A Spanish-founded space technology company, Orbital Paradigm, has announced its first reentry mission, according to a report published by Payload. The company, established in 2023, is developing a reusable orbital-class reentry vehicle designed to remain in orbit for up to three months before returning payloads to landing pads in continental Europe on a monthly basis. […]
Arianespace Downgrades 2025 Ariane 6 Launch Cadence To Four – Aviation Week Network
Arianespace, the French launch service operator, has revised its flight schedule for the Ariane 6 rocket for the remainder of 2025. According to information published by Aviation Week Network, the company now expects to conduct four Ariane 6 launches across the entire year, rather than the higher number that had been previously communicated. The adjustment […]
ABS Plans to Test Out a Humanoid Robot for Classification – The Maritime Executive
Classification societies occupy a peculiar position in the maritime industry. They are neither shipbuilders nor shipowners, yet their approval is the invisible gate through which every commercial vessel must pass. When a classification society announces a technological experiment, the ripple effects extend far beyond its own surveyor fleet — they touch the entire ecosystem of […]
Tesla’s AI and Robotics Pivot: A High-Stakes Gamble for Long-Term Investors? – AInvest
Tesla has entered a period of strategic redefinition that extends well beyond its automotive roots. The company, long known for electric vehicle production and quarterly delivery statistics, is now positioning itself as something broader: a "real-world AI" and robotics enterprise. This is not a subtle shift in marketing language. It is a fundamental change in […]
CCTY highlighting humanoid motion control at RoboBusiness – The Robot Report
At the RoboBusiness trade event, CCTY demonstrated its latest work in humanoid motion control. The demonstration was framed by the company as part of a broader commitment to what it calls physical AI — the application of artificial intelligence to machines that operate in the physical world, as opposed to software that only processes data […]
Figure AI raises $1B in Series C funding toward humanoid robot development – The Robot Report
In September 2025, Figure AI Inc. announced that it had secured more than $1 billion in committed capital through its Series C funding round. The San Jose, California-based company said the round brought its post-money valuation to $39 billion. This marks one of the largest single funding events for a humanoid robotics developer to date, […]
Figure raises over $1B in Series C funding as AI fuels more robotics interest – PitchBook
In a development that underscores the accelerating convergence of artificial intelligence and physical automation, humanoid robotics developer Figure has closed a Series C funding round exceeding $1 billion. The financing, reported by PitchBook, positions the company among the most valuable startups in the sector, a status driven by a broader wave of investor enthusiasm for […]
Arianespace Eyes Partnerships To Extend Range Of Launch Services – Aviation Week Network
The European launch sector is entering a period of visible transition, with Arianespace signaling an intention to broaden its commercial approach through external collaboration. According to information gathered by Robot Service Map, Arianespace is currently exploring partnerships as a means to expand the range of launch services it can offer to customers. This strategic direction […]
RealMan launches humanoid robotics data training center – Robotics & Automation News
In August 2025, RealMan Robotics, a Beijing-based developer of robotic arms and mobile manipulators, inaugurated a dedicated Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center in the Chinese capital. The facility is designed as a multi-purpose hub that brings together core technology research and development, scenario-based application testing, operator training, and ecosystem collaboration under one roof. The centerpiece […]
Galbot becomes first company ‘in the world’ to integrate Nvidia Jetson Thor into a humanoid robot – Robotics &
In August 2025, Beijing-based robotics firm Galbot announced that its G1 Premium humanoid robot is now running on Nvidia’s Jetson Thor platform. According to the source material, Galbot is the first company to integrate this particular Nvidia module into a humanoid robot. The announcement positions the G1 Premium as an early adopter of the Jetson […]
Historic debut of the World Humanoid Robot Games kicks off in Beijing – Robotics & Automation News
The first edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games opened in Beijing in August 2025, marking a notable milestone in the competitive use of humanoid robotics. The event ran from August 15 to 17, 2025, and included disciplines such as track and field, gymnastics, and synchronized dancing. The Games were not an isolated spectacle; they […]
China opens world’s first humanoid robot store. Will the Western world follow? – Robotics & Automation News
In August 2025, the robotics industry crossed a threshold that many observers had speculated about for years but few had seen realized: the opening of the world's first dedicated retail store for humanoid robots, operated by Chinese manufacturer Unitree in Beijing. The store, which features the company's R1 humanoid robot seated alongside other products, represents […]
Fort Robotics raises $18.9 million in new funding to bring total to $60.5 million – Robotics & Automation News
FORT Robotics, a Philadelphia-based company focused on functional safety and security for autonomous systems, has closed an additional $18.9 million in funding. The round brings the company’s total capital raised to date to $60.5 million. The investment was led by Tiger Global, with participation from a mix of returning and new backers. Returning investors in […]
Starship launches robot food delivery service at Old Dominion University – Robotics & Automation News
In August 2025, Old Dominion University (ODU) in Virginia, USA, became the latest campus to embrace autonomous delivery technology. The university launched a robot food delivery service in partnership with Grubhub, the online ordering platform, and Starship Technologies, the Estonian-American robotics company that has become synonymous with sidewalk-delivery robots across the globe. The service is […]
OpenMind raises $20 million to ‘connect all thinking machines’ through its robot operating system – Robotics &
In August 2025, OpenMind announced that it had secured $20 million in funding to advance development of its robot operating system, a platform designed with the stated ambition of connecting all thinking machines. The announcement arrives at a moment when the broader robotics and automation sector is experiencing notable momentum, evidenced by record participation at […]
Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year – TechCrunch
In a move that signals a significant acceleration of the autonomous vehicle race in Europe, U.S. ride-hailing company Lyft has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese technology giant Baidu. The collaboration is aimed at deploying Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles across several European markets, with the initial rollout targeted for Germany and the United Kingdom […]
Lyft partners with Baidu to deploy autonomous vehicles in Europe – The Robot Report
In a move that signals a significant shift in the European mobility landscape, Baidu Inc. and Lyft Inc. have announced a partnership to bring autonomous ride-hailing services to European markets. The collaboration, which was made public in 2025-08, will see Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles deployed through the Lyft platform, with the first wave of […]
SEOPS Adds Service To Find Sats After Launch – payloadspace.com
SEOPS Space, a payload integration company operating in the United States, has announced a service expansion aimed at helping satellite owners locate and establish contact with their spacecraft shortly after launch. The announcement, made public in early August 2025, introduces a partnership with Digantara, an Indian space surveillance startup, to provide tracking and collision avoidance […]
World Humanoid Robot Games: AI Robots Dance & Compete – Manufacturing.net
The first World Humanoid Robot Games took place in Beijing, an event that brought together organisers from the Beijing municipal government, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, and the World Robot Cooperation Organization. The competition programme was broad, covering tasks that ranged from coordinated group dance to kickboxing, soccer, and rescue operations. In one notable moment, a […]
Robotics investments top $4.3B in July 2025 – The Robot Report
The global robotics sector recorded at least $4.35 billion in investment during July 2025, according to tracking by The Robot Report. That figure represents the minimum total raised across 93 distinct funding rounds completed by companies worldwide during the month. The actual sum may be higher, as the reported number reflects only the rounds that […]
Midea unveils humanoid robot at AI event in China – Robotics & Automation News
On December 5, at the Greater Bay Area New Economy Forum, Midea presented its latest development in industrial robotics: the MIRO U. The machine is described as a six-armed humanoid robot, and it is designed specifically for factory-floor applications. The most striking claim attached to the unveiling is a promised 30% increase in output, though […]
Realbotix adds multilingual functionality to its Aria humanoid robot – Robotics & Automation News
In July 2025, Realbotix, a company known for its work in humanoid robotics, announced a significant software update for its Aria humanoid robot. The update introduces multilingual functionality, which allows the robot to communicate in real time across a broad spectrum of languages. According to the information available, the robot can now handle 15 major […]
Shock price: Unitree launches $5,900 humanoid robot – Robotics & Automation News
In July 2025, Unitree Robotics introduced a humanoid robot with a starting price of $5,900, a figure that immediately reset expectations for a product category long associated with six-figure development platforms and closely guarded prototypes. The model, designated the Unitree R1, was unveiled with a clear commercial intent: to push humanoid robots beyond research labs […]
“Next Time It’ll Chase You”: China’s L7 Humanoid Hits 9 MPH and Sparks Global Alarm Over Rise of Autonomous Sp
In the summer of 2025, a relatively young Chinese robotics firm called Robotera stepped into the international spotlight with a hardware reveal that was less about dexterity or manipulation and more about raw locomotion. The company presented its L7 humanoid robot, a bipedal machine designed to move at a pace that, until recently, would have […]
This Humanoid Robot Can Swap Its Own Battery And Work ‘Round The Clock – Forbes
In July 2025, UBTech Robotics, the Shenzhen-based manufacturer known for its humanoid and service robots, released a video demonstrating a capability that has long been anticipated in the robotics industry: a bipedal humanoid robot that can change its own battery without any human assistance. The robot in question, the Walker S2, is shown ambling over […]
RealSense completes spin out from Intel, raises $50 million – Robotics & Automation News
In 2025-07, a significant structural change took place in the computer vision and robotics hardware landscape. RealSense, a brand long associated with Intel Corporation and known primarily for its depth-sensing camera technology, formally completed its separation from the semiconductor giant. The move, which had been anticipated since the start of the year, positions RealSense as […]