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Deepgram raises $130 million Series C at $1.3 billion valuation

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Voice AI company Deepgram has raised $130 million in Series C funding at a valuation of $1.3 billion, as it looks to expand its real-time voice AI platform and scale deployments across enterprise and developer markets.

The round was led by AVP, with participation from existing investors including Alkeon, In-Q-Tel, Madrona, Tiger, Wing, Y Combinator, and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.

New investors in the round include Alumni Ventures and Princeville Capital, alongside strategic backers such as Twilio, ServiceNow Ventures, SAP, and Citi Ventures. [Read more…] about Deepgram raises $130 million Series C at $1.3 billion valuation

Konnex raises $15 million to develop autonomous robotics platform

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Konnex, a startup developing software infrastructure for autonomous robots, has raised $15 million in funding as it looks to expand its platform for implementing robots across industrial and commercial applications.

The company said the funding came from a group of venture investors including Cogitent Ventures, Liquid Capital, Leland Ventures, Covey, M77 Ventures and Block Maven.

Konnex describes its focus as enabling autonomous robots to be deployed and managed more flexibly, rather than operating as closed, proprietary systems tied to specific vendors or environments. [Read more…] about Konnex raises $15 million to develop autonomous robotics platform

Wing launches drone delivery for Walmart in Greater Houston in biggest expansion yet

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Wing and Walmart are ringing in the new year with ultra-fast drone delivery across Greater Houston, marking the start of the most ambitious year of growth yet.

Greater Houston’s urban spread, growing population and demand for speed and convenience make it the ideal first market of the year for Walmart and Wing’s continued drone delivery expansion.

The service offers Houstonians a fast and fresh way to get essentials, delivering everything from last-minute items like baby wipes to forgotten dinner ingredients such as fresh tomatoes or ground beef, in as fast as 30 minutes. [Read more…] about Wing launches drone delivery for Walmart in Greater Houston in biggest expansion yet

4XRobots expands into US market with focus on greenhouse automation

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Danish robotics company 4XRobots is expanding its presence in the United States as it looks to scale automation in commercial greenhouse operations across North America.

The company has appointed Nick Chambers as head of global market development and insight to lead the expansion and has joined the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), a move aimed at building partnerships with North American robotics integrators, suppliers and technology partners.

4XRobots develops collaborative Delta robots designed specifically for controlled-environment agriculture, including greenhouses, where space is limited and layouts are difficult to redesign. [Read more…] about 4XRobots expands into US market with focus on greenhouse automation

Oversonic Robotics agrees strategic partnership with NantWorks and opens new LA office

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Oversonic Robotics, an Italian company specializing in cognitive humanoid robotics, has agreed a strategic partnership in the United States with NantWorks, alongside the opening of a new Los Angeles office.

The announcement was made during the inaugural US-Saudi Biotech Alliance Summit, held in conjunction with the 44th Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

This agreement marks an important step in the company’s international expansion. The collaboration brings together Oversonic’s technological excellence with NantWorks unique expertise in the medical and aerospace sectors, strengthening the company’s ability to develop advanced cognitive robotic solutions for industrial and healthcare applications. [Read more…] about Oversonic Robotics agrees strategic partnership with NantWorks and opens new LA office

Eco-Friendly Job Sites: Reusing Shipping Containers for Sustainable Field Operations

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Job sites are temporary by nature. Crews arrive, infrastructure goes up, work gets done, and everything moves on. For decades, that temporary mindset has come with a heavy environmental cost.

Portable trailers built for short lifespans, materials discarded at the end of a project, and constant transportation of fragile site offices all add up.

As sustainability becomes a real expectation rather than a marketing phrase, stakeholders are rethinking how job sites are set up from day one. [Read more…] about Eco-Friendly Job Sites: Reusing Shipping Containers for Sustainable Field Operations

Global humanoid robot installations reach 16,000 units as commercial deployments accelerate

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The global humanoid robot market moved closer to large-scale commercialization in 2025, with installations reaching an estimated 16,000 units worldwide, according to new data from Counterpoint Research.

China accounted for more than 80 percent of all humanoid robot installations during the year, underlining the country’s dominant role in early deployments. Adoption was driven primarily by use cases in logistics, manufacturing, automotive, research, and data collection, the research firm said. [Read more…] about Global humanoid robot installations reach 16,000 units as commercial deployments accelerate

Dürr installs paint shop for ‘first’ Saudi automotive company

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Dürr is building an innovative and sustainable paint shop for CEER, the first Saudi automotive company and Saudi-born electric vehicle brand.

The order was placed back in 2023, and the project is currently in the installation phase. Automated guided vehicles will transport car bodies flexibly between stations based on demand in the modular system.

The latest application technology paints the interiors and exteriors of electric vehicles in the same box. In addition, there will be a box for fully automatic two-tone application without overspray. High-tech and sustainability go hand in hand.

Dürr supplies the latest generation of ovens which, combined with electric exhaust air purification systems, save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. The new facility will be one of the most advanced painting factories in the automotive world. [Read more…] about Dürr installs paint shop for ‘first’ Saudi automotive company

Robotics startup Botsync secures additional Series A funding from SGInnovate

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Botsync, a Singapore-based robotics automation company specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and vendor-agnostic automation orchestration, has received additional funding from SGInnovate as part of its extended Series A round.

This new investment further strengthens Botsync’s position as one of the fastest-growing robotics players in Asia, enabling the company to enhance product R&D and ramp up deployments for existing customers.

Botsync has observed strong demand from customers in the FMCG, F&B, and automotive industries, driven by the region’s growing need for scalable automation solutions. [Read more…] about Robotics startup Botsync secures additional Series A funding from SGInnovate

New US robot safety rules focus on how robots are actually used on the factory floor

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A long-awaited update to US robot safety guidance is now complete, with the release of a new section that shifts attention from robot design to how industrial robots are used day to day.

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced the availability of Part 3 of the ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 robot safety standard, rounding out a three-part framework that defines safety requirements for industrial robots and robot systems in the United States.

The newly released section focuses specifically on the use of industrial robot cells – an area that has historically received less formal guidance than robot design or system integration. [Read more…] about New US robot safety rules focus on how robots are actually used on the factory floor