Robotics Brief
Hyphen Taps Ricoh to Scale Robotic Kitchen Deployments
Ricoh will help deploy and support Hyphen’s automated makelines, which assemble digital bowl orders beneath restaurant counters.
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Ricoh will help deploy and support Hyphen’s automated makelines, which assemble digital bowl orders beneath restaurant counters.
More than 1,600 Geekplus robots support fashion fulfillment at two LPP Logistics sites in Poland, combining high-bay storage with scalable fleet management.
ROBOROAD has secured seed funding and government R&D support to develop AI-powered robots for autonomous road maintenance. The startup aims to modernize pavement inspection and repair through robotics and automation.
Robco has raised $100 million in new funding to expand deployment of its modular industrial robots. The capital will support international growth and increased production capacity.
Waabi has raised $1 billion in new funding to accelerate development of autonomous trucking and robotaxi systems. The capital will support scaling its AI-driven autonomy platform and commercial deployments.
Multiply Labs has partnered with AstraZeneca to automate key steps in cell therapy manufacturing. The collaboration targets scalable, reproducible production of personalized therapies.
Schneider Electric has received EcoLogo certification for select industrial products, validating compliance with environmental performance standards. The certification supports the company’s sustainability and lifecycle transparency efforts.
Rockwell Automation has introduced new updates to its manufacturing execution system portfolio aimed at improving visibility and operational control. The enhancements focus on scalability, integration, and real-time production insights.
The European Investment Bank has committed €50 million to support Comau’s robotics and automation research in Italy. The funding targets advanced manufacturing, batteries, and industrial digitalization.
Galbot has raised more than $300 million in a new funding round to expand deployments of its mobile manipulator robots. The financing pushes the company’s valuation to $3 billion and supports global scaling efforts.
TE Connectivity has launched a 3D Industrial Applications Tool that allows customers to explore its products within simulated industrial environments. The platform is designed to simplify product discovery and system-level design decisions.