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Mach secures $7 million seed funding and agrees partnerships to scale its off-road autonomy business

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Mach, a Tier 1 supplier of full-stack autonomy solutions for off-road equipment, has announced two concurrent milestones that signal a major acceleration in its commercial progress: the close of a $7 million funding round and key partnerships with leading original equipment manufacturers in agriculture, defense, and landcare.

The funding round was led by The Venture Collective (TVC), with participation from Next Level Ventures and Midwest Growth Partners. The capital will be used to scale production and support Mach’s growing ecosystem of more than 25 OEM partners, who are integrating Mach’s proven autonomy platform to deliver next-generation solutions to their customers.

Off-road industries face new challenges, including labor shortages and increased demands for safety and efficiency. Mach addresses these issues with a proven autonomy platform, boasting 500,000 driverless miles and 250,000 hours in the field. [Read more…] about Mach secures $7 million seed funding and agrees partnerships to scale its off-road autonomy business

Trump reportedly considering robotics executive order as top scientists warn government is dismantling research funding

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The Trump administration is preparing a major push to accelerate the development of robotics technologies, according to a report on the Politico website.

Five months after unveiling a national plan for artificial intelligence, the administration is now shifting its attention to autonomous systems and advanced manufacturing.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been meeting with robotics industry CEOs and is “all in” on accelerating the industry’s development, Politico reports, citing “three people familiar with the discussions who were granted anonymity to share details”.  [Read more…] about Trump reportedly considering robotics executive order as top scientists warn government is dismantling research funding

Wing and Walmart launch Metro Atlanta’s first drone delivery service

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Wing and Walmart are launching ultra-fast drone delivery in Metro Atlanta, bringing an essential time-saver to tens of thousands of homes just in time for the busy holiday shopping rush.

Beginning December 3, the service will be available from six Walmart stores across Metro Atlanta. [Read more…] about Wing and Walmart launch Metro Atlanta’s first drone delivery service

NTT, Docomo Business and robotics firm Mujin form alliance to accelerate physical AI

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NTT, NTT Docomo Business and robotics firm Mujin have entered into a capital and business alliance aimed at accelerating the development of physical AI and autonomous robot technologies across manufacturing and logistics.

The agreement, signed on December 1, brings together NTT’s telecommunications, cloud and AI infrastructure with Mujin’s robot-control and digital-twin technologies, including its proprietary operating system “MujinOS”, a platform that the companies say “realizes robot intelligence and digital twins of entire factories and warehouses”.

The companies say the partnership is driven by rapid growth in the robotics automation market, fuelled by “global labor shortages, rising labor costs due to inflation, and advances in AI technology”. [Read more…] about NTT, Docomo Business and robotics firm Mujin form alliance to accelerate physical AI

DHL Supply Chain forms five-year alliance with Robust.AI to install Carter robots across Mexico

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DHL Supply Chain, a contract logistics company, has agreed a five-year strategic alliance with Robust.AI, a pioneer in collaborative robotics systems.

Following successful deployments in North America, DHL Supply Chain will now introduce Robust.AI’s Carter robots in Latin America, with a rollout of 15 units in its retail operations in Mexico.

The partnership with Robust.AI is a key element of DHL Supply Chain’s strategy focused on identifying and deploying scalable, commercially viable robotic and automation technologies that deliver immediate operational benefits. [Read more…] about DHL Supply Chain forms five-year alliance with Robust.AI to install Carter robots across Mexico

Realtime Robotics launches Resolver cloud design platform for Japan at iREX 2025

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Realtime Robotics, a specialist in automated collision-free motion planning, control, and optimization, has announced the official debut of Resolver in the Japanese market, the company’s cloud-based solution that “dramatically accelerates” an organization’s design, programming, and commissioning of robotic workcells, while decreasing its time-to-market.

In addition, the company premiered new features and enhancements for Resolver at iREX 2025, streamlining the end-user experience and expanding the number and type of robot models that Resolver supports.

Realtime Robotics will be hosting a live, interactive demo of the solution and its integrations with Siemens Process Simulate and Visual Components in booth W4-61. [Read more…] about Realtime Robotics launches Resolver cloud design platform for Japan at iREX 2025

Comau presents robotics, battery and energy solutions at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia 2025

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Comau showcased its advanced automation technologies at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, (ITSA) held from December 1 to 3 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) at Booth number 1-535.

As the region’s leading platform for industrial innovation, the Hannover Messe–backed event brought together global and local stakeholders committed to accelerating smarter, greener, and more resilient manufacturing.

In this context, visitors explored Comau’s extensive portfolio of innovative technologies and solutions that enable the transition to Industry 4.0. [Read more…] about Comau presents robotics, battery and energy solutions at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia 2025

Pudu Robotics launches new quadruped robots for complex industrial and outdoor operations

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Pudu Robotics, a developer of service robotics, has launched the Pudu D5 Series, a new generation of “industry-grade” autonomous quadruped robots engineered for complex, unstructured, and large-scale outdoor environments.

The series includes two configurations: the Pudu D5, a legged version built for maximum terrain adaptability, and the Pudu D5-W, a wheeled version designed for optimized performance on mixed surfaces. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics launches new quadruped robots for complex industrial and outdoor operations

Techman Robot debuts high-speed AI inspection and automated training tools at iREX 2025

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Techman Robot has announced what it describes as “a significant leap” in manufacturing efficiency at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) 2025 held at Tokyo Big Sight.

Under the theme “AI Instant Decision, Seamless Productivity Upgrade,” the company unveiled its High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection and breakthrough “Auto AI Training” technology, signaling a new era of zero-downtime, high-efficiency production.

The centerpiece of the exhibition, the High-Speed AI Flying Trigger Inspection system, underscores Techman Robot’s leadership in collaborative robotics. [Read more…] about Techman Robot debuts high-speed AI inspection and automated training tools at iREX 2025

NASA prepares orbital test of commercial robotic arm to advance in-space infrastructure

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NASA and industry partners, including Motiv Space Systems, will fly and operate a commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit through the Fly Foundational Robots mission set to launch in late 2027.

This mission aims to revolutionize in-space operations, a critical capability for sustainably living and working on other planets.

By enabling this technology demonstration, NASA is fostering the in-space robotics industry to unlock valuable tools for future scientific discovery and exploration missions.  [Read more…] about NASA prepares orbital test of commercial robotic arm to advance in-space infrastructure