This page delivers concise, high-impact news updates focused on robotics, intelligent machines, automation, and the technologies powering them. Briefs cover breaking developments, company moves, funding activity, regulatory decisions, and technical milestones shaping the global robotics industry. Each story is written in a short, factual format designed to communicate what happened, why it matters, and how it fits into the broader robotics landscape. Built for professionals, founders, investors, and engineers, this section keeps readers informed efficiently without sacrificing clarity or depth.
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.
ABB Robotics is calling for standardized methods to measure industrial robot energy consumption. The initiative aims to improve transparency and comparability across automation deployments.
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.
Gartner predicts that fewer than 20 companies will deploy humanoid robots at scale by 2028, citing technical and operational barriers. The forecast contrasts with growing investment and public attention around humanoid robotics.
Multiply Labs has partnered with AstraZeneca to automate key steps in cell therapy manufacturing. The collaboration targets scalable, reproducible production of personalized therapies.
1X has introduced a world model that enables its NEO humanoid robot to learn new tasks by observing videos. The approach aims to reduce reliance on manual programming and task-specific data collection.
Quicktron Robotics has introduced an integrated goods-handling suite designed to unify mobile robots, software, and warehouse workflows. The launch targets scalable automation for high-throughput logistics environments.
ABB NEMA Motors has migrated its SAP ERP environment to Google Cloud as part of a broader digital modernization effort. The move targets improved scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
IFS and Boston Dynamics have introduced a closed-loop industrial inspection system that combines mobile robots with agentic AI. The approach aims to automate inspection, analysis, and corrective actions in industrial environments.
LG Electronics plans to introduce CLOiD, a humanoid-style home robot, expanding its CLOi service robot lineup beyond commercial environments. The debut highlights LG’s push into consumer robotics amid unresolved capability gaps in home AI...
Teradyne Robotics plans to open a new U.S. operations hub in Michigan to support growth in collaborative and mobile robotics. The facility will expand engineering, customer support, and partner collaboration.
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.