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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…
Diligent brags about selling 1 million humanoid robots – Robotics and Automation News
In early March 2025, Diligent Robotics announced that it had delivered one million humanoid robots. The company describes itself as a leader in embodied AI and general-purpose robotics for healthcare, and it framed this delivery figure as a significant milestone in its development. The announcement was reported by Robotics and Automation News on 2025-03-04, under […]
Shanghai Electric Supports the Launch of China’s First Heterogeneous Humanoid Robot Training Facility – Financ
In 2025-03, a significant development in the robotics sector emerged from Shanghai, marking what is being described as a first for China. The launch of the Humanoid Robot Kylin Training Ground represents a new chapter in the country's approach to advancing humanoid robotics, and the facility is now operational under the stewardship of the Shanghai-based […]
Dobot enters the humanoid robot race with Atom – Robot Report
In March 2025, Shenzhen Dobot, a Chinese company best known for its collaborative robot arms, announced its entry into the humanoid robot market with a model called Atom. The announcement places Dobot among a growing number of manufacturers — mostly startups — that are racing to develop and commercialize humanoid robots, a category that remains […]
Neura Robotics CEO discusses funding, humanoid robots, and competition – Robot Report
Neura Robotics, the German robotics company headquartered in Metzingen, has been making headlines for reasons that go well beyond its hardware. In January, the company closed a $123.3 million Series B funding round, a notable achievement given the broader climate of high interest rates and restrained venture capital activity that has characterized much of the […]
The eerily human-like robot taking the internet by storm – Ynetnews
In early 2025, a video began circulating across social media platforms and news aggregators that stopped viewers mid-scroll. The footage showed a humanoid robot — not in a lab demonstration or a carefully staged trade-show booth, but suspended from a support structure, swinging and twisting its limbs in a sequence of movements that many observers […]
WeRide, Renault Test Self-Driving Bus in Spain – IoT World Today
In a development that underscores the accelerating pace of autonomous public transport across Europe, Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide has initiated a self-driving bus testing program in Spain, in collaboration with French automaker Renault. The testing effort represents another step in WeRide's aggressive European expansion strategy, which has seen the company move from pilot projects […]
Apptronik’s humanoid robots take the first steps toward building themselves – TechCrunch
In 2025-02, Apptronik, an Austin-based humanoid robot developer, announced a pilot partnership with Jabil, a major American supply chain and manufacturing company. The announcement came roughly two weeks after the company disclosed a $350 million Series A financing round, which is intended to support scaling up production of its Apollo humanoid robot. The Jabil pilot […]
Norway’s 1X is building a humanoid robot for the home – TechCrunch
In mid-February 2025, Norwegian robotics firm 1X introduced its latest home-oriented humanoid robot, the Neo Gamma. The unveiling came roughly six months after the company's previous model, the Neo Beta, made its debut in August 2024. According to reporting from TechCrunch, the Neo Gamma is not positioned as a finished commercial product but rather as […]
Figure’s humanoid robot takes voice orders to help around the house – TechCrunch
In February 2025, Bay Area-based robotics firm Figure demonstrated a significant step forward in domestic robotics with its humanoid robot, Helix. The system is designed to respond to natural language voice commands and execute household tasks, positioning itself as a practical assistant within the home environment. The core innovation demonstrated is Helix's ability to combine […]
Humanoid robot maker Apptronik raises staggering $350 million from investors including Google
Apptronik, the Austin-based humanoid robotics company with roots at the University of Texas, has substantially expanded its Series A funding round. The company announced that it reopened the round and has now raised a total of $935 million. This figure represents a significant increase from the $350 million Series A the company announced roughly a […]
Google joins $350 million funding round for humanoid robotics company Apptronik – CNBC
In a development that underscores the accelerating convergence of artificial intelligence and physical robotics, Google has taken a direct financial stake in Apptronik, a Texas-based developer of humanoid robots. The investment arrived as part of a substantial Series A funding round that the company announced in February 2025, with the round ultimately closing at a […]
Apptronik Raises $350 Million to Scale Production of AI-Powered Humanoid Robots and Meet Significant Customer
In a development that underscores the accelerating commercialisation of general-purpose robotics, Apptronik has secured $350 million in funding. The capital injection is earmarked for scaling up the production of its AI-powered humanoid robots, a move that directly responds to what the company describes as substantial customer demand. While the announcement itself is concise, the implications […]
Uber launches robot food delivery service in Jersey City – New York Post
In February 2025, Uber expanded its autonomous delivery footprint in the New York metropolitan area with a new robot food delivery service in Jersey City, New Jersey. The program is being piloted by California-based Coco Robotics, which announced the initiative in the city’s Heights neighborhood. This marks the second robot delivery operation tied to Uber […]
Boston Dynamics joins forces with its former CEO to speed the learning of its Atlas humanoid robot – TechCrunc
Boston Dynamics has entered into two significant research collaborations aimed at accelerating the development of its Atlas humanoid robot, according to information published by TechCrunch and other outlets covering the announcements. The first partnership, with Toyota Research Institute (TRI), was announced in October and is focused on enhancing the AI capabilities of the Atlas platform. […]
Watch: Meet the stylish new robot that threatens to out-dress you – TNW
In February 2025, a UK-based startup called Humanoid pulled back the curtain on its prototype humanoid robot, the HMND 01. The reveal came in the form of a first look shared by the company — a visual and conceptual introduction to a machine that the firm says is designed to showcase what humanoid technology can […]
Figure AI in Talks for New Funding at $39.5 Billion Valuation – Techstory
The humanoid robotics sector has been waiting for a signal about how much capital the leading developers can command, and the latest indication comes from Figure AI. According to reporting cited by Techstory, the company is in discussions for a new funding round that would value the business at approximately $39.5 billion. That figure, if […]
VDMA urges EU policymakers to boost its robotics competitiveness – Robot Report
In early 2025, the German robotics and automation sector found itself at a crossroads, facing a notable contraction in projected revenues. According to data referenced by the industry association VDMA, the sector is expected to generate total sales of €14.5 billion in 2025. This figure, while substantial in absolute terms, represents a ten percent decline […]
Waymo prepares to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta – www.electrive.com
Waymo, the autonomous driving unit that emerged from Google’s self-driving car project, is preparing to bring its robotaxi service to Atlanta, Georgia, this summer. The announcement follows a broader expansion strategy that has seen the company move into multiple US markets over the past year. According to the source material, the service will initially cover […]
OpenAI reportedly preparing to build humanoid robots – Robotics and Automation News
The opening months of 2025 have brought a fresh wave of speculation and reporting around the intersection of artificial intelligence and physical robotics. According to a report from Robotics and Automation News, OpenAI is reportedly preparing to enter the humanoid robot development space. This move, if confirmed, would place the ChatGPT maker in direct competition […]
Dürr to install 120 industrial robots at Chinese auto giant BYD’s first plant in Europe – Robotics and Automat
In a development that underscores the shifting geography of automotive manufacturing, Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Auto Company Limited is preparing to open its first passenger car production facility on European soil. The chosen location is Szeged, Hungary, and the company has entered into a partnership with German mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr to […]
China’s newest humanoid robot is ready to serve like never before – New York Post
In 2025-01, a wave of reporting from international wire services and Chinese state-aligned media converged on a single, carefully staged narrative: China’s humanoid robots are no longer laboratory curiosities but are entering a phase of aggressive commercialization. The most visible symbol of this push came during the Spring Festival Gala in early 2025, when humanoid […]
RoboForce secures $10 million early-stage funding for AI-powered ‘Robo-Labor’ targeting solar and space indust
In 2025-01, RoboForce emerged from stealth with $10 million in early-stage funding, marking the company's public debut as a developer of AI-powered robotic labor systems. The startup, founded in 2023, is building a dual-armed mobile manipulator designated RF-04, with initial deployment targets in the solar and space industries. The company stated its intention to begin […]
Nvidia releases new blueprint for humanoid robotics developers – Robotics and Automation News
In January 2025, Nvidia released a new blueprint aimed at humanoid robotics developers, marking a significant expansion of its physical AI ecosystem. The announcement, made at the company’s GTC event, introduced several new components: Cosmos 3, updated Isaac simulation tools, and Isaac GR00T humanoid models. These are open models designed to help developers build, train, […]
Humanoid startup WorkFar Robotics plans to grow through ‘strategic acquisitions’ – Robotics and Automation New
WorkFar Robotics, a humanoid-focused startup, has signaled that its near-term growth strategy will center on strategic acquisitions. The company’s stated approach comes at a moment when the broader robotics sector is witnessing a notable wave of consolidation, particularly among large technology firms moving to absorb younger, specialized robotics developers. The most prominent recent example of […]
RoboSense Unveils AI Robotics Strategy and Cutting-Edge Innovations at 2025 Global Launch Event – Financial Ti
In early January 2025, RoboSense Technology Co. held its “Hello Robot” event, a global launch presentation that served as a preview for the company’s artificial intelligence-driven robotics offerings. The event, which took place ahead of the CES 2025 trade show in Las Vegas, was used by the Shenzhen-based lidar and sensing specialist to outline its […]
Europe plans to launch advanced Mars lander in 2035 – Space.com
The European Space Agency (ESA) has formally begun the process of developing technology for what will be its second mission to Mars, with a target launch window set for 2035. The agency published a call for proposals on 17 December, according to the source material, which outlines the need for what it describes as an […]
Pakistan launches direct shipping line to Europe – Global Village space
In a development that has drawn attention across trade and logistics circles, Pakistan has initiated a direct shipping service connecting its ports to Europe. The move, reported in early 2025, represents a notable step within the broader framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure and connectivity programme that links China’s Xinjiang region […]
China’s newest humanoid robot is ready to serve like never before – Fox News
On a Sunday in Beijing, a Chinese-built humanoid robot crossed the finish line of a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. The 21-kilometer race, which took place in the Chinese capital, saw the robot outperform the human half-marathon world record of approximately 57 minutes, a mark set by Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo just a month […]
Figure AI details plan to improve humanoid robot safety in the workplace – Bundle
Figure AI, the Silicon Valley-based robotics company perhaps best known for its collaboration with BMW, has laid out a structured approach to improving safety for humanoid robots operating in workplace environments. The plan, as detailed in the company's public communications, is built around the premise that advanced AI-driven autonomy — rather than purely mechanical safeguards […]
NEURA Robotics raises $123M to continue developing cognitive, humanoid robots – Robot Report
In January 2025, the European robotics sector witnessed a significant capital event that underscores the momentum behind a specific class of automation technology. NEURA Robotics, a company operating within this space, announced the closure of a Series B funding round totaling $123 million. This financial injection is earmarked for the continued development of what the […]