AI & Robotics

This week's News from Robotics Brief 👇 🔷 XTEND Reality Inc. Wins U.S. Department of War Contract 🔷 Turing Raises $99M in Series A Funding 🔷 Bone AI Secures $12M for AI Robotics in Defense 🔷 AgiBot Unveils Embodied Intelligence at CIIE 2025 🔷 Physical Intelligence Secures $600M to Advance AI for Robotics 🔷 Cisco Invests in Spatial Intelligence Startup World Labs 🔷 Galbot Announces DexNDM and NavFoM for Robotics 🔷 Yole Group Report on RoboSense's Role in Humanoid Robots 🔷 ITRI Secures Second Place at 2025 World Robot Summit 🔷 Smart Industrial Robotics Market to Hit $75.89 Billion by 2033 🔷 UBTECH Robotics Begins Mass Production of Walker S2 Robots 🔷 Sunday Raises $35M for Household Robot 'Memo' 🔷 Robo.ai Inc. and Zand Bank Partner for Machine Economy Payments 🔷 ROBOTERA(星动纪元) Raises $140.5 Million Led by GEELY 🔷 DailyRobotics to Launch Robotic Strawberry Harvester in California 🔷 Nauticus Robotics, Inc. Q3 2025 Financial Results and AI Advances 🔷 HMCI.AI and Rapt.AI Deploy NVIDIA Systems in Rancho Cordova 🔷 Tether.io Leads $1.2B Funding for NEURA Robotics #ainews #ai #artificialintelligence #ainewsletter #robotics #autonomoussystems

XTEND Reality Inc. has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the United States Department of War to develop AI-enabled drone kits. These drones, known as Affordable Close Quarter Modular Effects FPV Drone Kits, are designed to enhance precision and survivability in complex urban and rural environments. XTEND will provide training, maintenance, and production from its Tampa, FL headquarters, focusing on swarm-based autonomy and one-way attack capabilities. XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira said the system allows operators to control AI-enabled tactical drones remotely with precision and zero-latency control. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAkYdhcs 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #aifunding #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews

AgiBot showcased its embodied intelligence robots at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. The company presented a range of products, including the AgiBot X2, which performed a live dance incorporating cultural elements, and the AgiBot A2, which served as an intelligent banking assistant. AgiBot also introduced its LinkCraft content-creation platform, allowing users to teach robots new gestures easily. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eA2ewjcj 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews

Turing, a Tokyo-based self-driving technology startup, has raised $99 million in a series A funding round, valuing the company at $388 million. Investors include DENSO, a major auto parts supplier for Toyota Motor Corporation, and the round features a $35.6 million syndicated loan. Founded in 2021 by AI developer issei yamamoto, Turing employs about 85 people and is developing an AI-based autonomous driving system. The company plans to launch its fully autonomous system in commercial vehicles by 2029 and is collaborating with NVIDIA on end-to-end autonomous driving. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eg9iBZK8 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews #aifunding

Bone AI has raised $12 million to develop AI-powered robotics aimed at challenging Asia's defense giants. The startup, based in Seoul and Palo Alto, focuses on creating autonomous vehicles for defense and government clients, starting with aerial drones. Bone AI was founded by DK Lee, who previously co-founded MarqVision (YC S21), and has already secured a seven-figure B2G contract. The company acquired a South Korean drone company, D-Makers, to integrate its AI models with existing technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/epqpPcfw 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews #aifunding

Tether.io is considering leading a $1.2 billion funding round in NEURA Robotics, a German startup known for its humanoid robots. The potential investment would value Neura Robotics between $9.29 billion and $11.6 billion. Tether, which has generated over $10 billion in profits this year, is looking to diversify its portfolio. Neura Robotics aims to produce 5 million devices by 2030, targeting both industrial and home markets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ex3J7nJq 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews #aifunding

Seeing Machines has launched a new feature called "attention sharing" in its Guardian Generation 3 system to enhance distraction detection in commercial fleets. This feature tracks not only where a driver looks but also how much time they spend with their eyes off the road, capturing subtle distraction events that other systems might miss. Paul McGlone, CEO of Seeing Machines, said this feature identifies repeated, split-second glances that can be dangerous, marking a significant advancement in road safety. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4jzfDng 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews

ABI Research has identified a significant market expansion for AI-integrated robotics. A new report highlights that AI-augmented robots are ready for widespread adoption, offering new revenue opportunities for manufacturers and logistics providers. George Chowdhury from ABI Research said that this marks a paradigm shift where robots can adapt to the unpredictable real world. The report also identifies key advancements in AI technologies reshaping robotics, such as reinforcement learning and machine vision algorithms. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-ScdGdz 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews

mimic Robotics has secured $16 million in seed funding to enhance AI-driven robotic dexterity. The funding round was led by Elaia with participation from Speedinvest and others, bringing Mimic's total capital raised to over $20 million. The company plans to use the funds to expand its AI foundation model and accelerate commercial rollouts with major firms. Mimic's approach involves using AI-driven robotic hands paired with standard robot arms to perform tasks that require human-like precision. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAtnfZ2r 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews #aifunding

Tethys Robotics has raised €3.5 million in pre-seed funding to advance its autonomous underwater drone technology. The funding round was led by Redstone and included investments from several other firms, including Alpine VC and the ETH Foundation. Tethys ONE, the company's drone, is designed for underwater inspection and maintenance, capable of operating at depths of up to 300 meters with advanced AI navigation. CEO Jonas Wüst said the company aims to make offshore work safer and more efficient by eliminating the need for human divers in dangerous conditions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAakGPf3 📰 Subscribe to the weekly Robotics Brief Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eGiCpMzH #ai #artificialintelligence #ainews #aifunding