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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

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

PlusAI moves closer to public listing as autonomous truck merger clears key regulatory step

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Autonomous trucking software company Plus Automation has moved a step closer to becoming a publicly listed company after US regulators approved a key filing linked to its proposed merger with a special purpose acquisition company.

PlusAI said its registration statement connected to the planned business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 12, 2026.

The approval clears the way for Churchill Capital Corp IX to hold a shareholder vote on the deal. The company has scheduled an extraordinary general meeting for February 3, 2026, where investors will be asked to approve the merger and related matters. [Read more…] about PlusAI moves closer to public listing as autonomous truck merger clears key regulatory step

Exotec expands partnership with Renault at warehouse in Germany

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Exotec, a provider of warehouse robotics, is equipping Renault Deutschland, the France-headquartered car manufacturer, with its Skypod system to modernize its logistics capabilities at its Brühl site.

Starting in 2026, Renault plans to supply car dealers across Germany with spare parts for its models, using an automated warehouse in the country for the first time.

Following the successful deployment of Renault’s French site in Villeroy last year, the warehouse robotics specialist is now equipping Renault Group in Germany with its Skypod system within their new, 258,000 square foot automated warehouse. [Read more…] about Exotec expands partnership with Renault at warehouse in Germany

Siemens and Nvidia expand partnership to build industrial AI operating system

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Siemens and Nvidia have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership to bring artificial intelligence into the real world.

Together, the companies aim to develop industrial and physical AI solutions that will bring AI-driven innovation to every industry and industrial workflow, as well as accelerate each others’ operations.

To support development, Nvidia will provide AI infrastructure, simulation libraries, models, frameworks and blueprints, while Siemens will commit hundreds of industrial AI experts and leading hardware and software. [Read more…] about Siemens and Nvidia expand partnership to build industrial AI operating system

Multiply Labs partners with Nvidia to bring physical AI robotics to advanced biomanufacturing

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Multiply Labs, a specialist in robotic biomanufacturing, has announced what it describes as a “landmark milestone” in its mission to scale production of cell and gene therapies. 

The company is now leveraging Nvidia’s open Isaac and GR00T technologies, including advanced robotics simulation and perception, marking a turning point for an industry that has historically relied on manual, “artisanal” processes.

Cell and gene therapies are life-changing treatments that hold the potential to address cancer and autoimmune diseases, but manufacturing remains difficult to scale with time-intensive processes and variability that can impact throughput and cost. [Read more…] about Multiply Labs partners with Nvidia to bring physical AI robotics to advanced biomanufacturing

Locus Robotics and Radial surpass 25 million picks milestone

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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse and fulfillment operations, has announced that its partnership with Radial, an e-commerce solutions developer, has surpassed 25 million units picked in Radial’s Shepherdsville warehouse.

This milestone highlights how Locus’s proven and advanced automation and Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) models are transforming fulfillment by delivering greater scalability, operational resilience, and consistent high-volume performance.

Tom Schmitt, CEO, Radial, says: “Consumers are no longer buying products, they’re buying confidence in delivery. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics and Radial surpass 25 million picks milestone