Detailed news on industrial robots, humanoids and automated systems reshaping manufacturing, logistics and everyday services. Explore breakthroughs in sensors, actuators, AI control and safety standards driving faster, smarter and safer machines. This category shows how robotics and automation increase productivity, reduce costs and open new possibilities in workplaces and public spaces.
NestAI raises €100 million to build physical AI for autonomous operations and defense, partnering with Nokia to expand Europe’s robotics and AI capabilities.
South Korea’s Bone AI emerges from stealth with $12M in seed funding and early B2G contracts, aiming to become a major “physical AI” player by unifying autonomy, hardware, and manufacturing.
Russia debuted its first AI-powered humanoid robot, Aidol, in Moscow, but the presentation faltered as the robot fell during its stage demonstration.
Pony.ai has become the first company to receive a permit to operate robotaxis across all of Shenzhen, marking a major milestone for China’s autonomous vehicle industry.
Vention expands its AI-powered full-stack automation platform with AI Operator, a new Developer Toolkit, and advanced simulation features, enabling manufacturers to achieve faster, smarter, and safer automation from design to deployment.
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood says humanoid robots could become the most transformative opportunity in artificial intelligence, eclipsing sectors like autonomous transport and healthcare.
Nvidia and Fujitsu have entered into a strategic collaboration to co-develop AI robotics and foundational AI infrastructure in Japan, aiming for deployment by 2030 and a ‘human-centric’ model of innovation.