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Linux Foundation launches Newton with Disney, DeepMind and Nvidia to advance robotics AI

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The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source code, has launched Newton, an open source, GPU-accelerated, extensible physics engine that enables faster, more scalable simulations to lower the barrier to robotics research.

Co-developed by Disney Research, Google DeepMind, and Nvidia, Newton was designed and built by and for robotics developers to tackle the modern-day challenges of building generalist robots.

Built on Nvidia Warp and OpenUSD, Newton delivers GPU‑accelerated simulation with a flexible, extensible architecture that supports multiple physics solvers. [Read more…] about Linux Foundation launches Newton with Disney, DeepMind and Nvidia to advance robotics AI

SwarmFarm Robotics raises $30 million to scale farm-bot fleet and expand into North America

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Australian agtech company SwarmFarm Robotics has secured $30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the rollout of its autonomous “SwarmBots” and expand operations into North America, according to Business News Australia.

The round was led by European investor Edaphon, with participation from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), QIC and Artesian Capital. The CEFC contributed $7 million through its Powering Australia Technology Fund.

Founded by farmers Andrew and Jocie Bate, SwarmFarm develops lightweight, self-driving robots designed to reduce machinery costs and environmental impacts. Rather than competing in the race for ever-larger tractors and harvesters, the company builds small, simple autonomous machines that can operate together in fleets. [Read more…] about SwarmFarm Robotics raises $30 million to scale farm-bot fleet and expand into North America

Einride raises $100 million to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations

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Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric, and autonomous solutions for road freight, has raised approximately $100 million in funding from a mix of existing and new investors.

The capital will power Einride’s next phase of growth as it scales the deployment of its autonomous freight solutions, deepens technology development, and continues its expansion with customers.

Investors include EQT Ventures, one of Einride’s largest shareholders; a global asset management company based on the West Coast of the United States; as well as a strategic investment from IonQ, the leading quantum company, alongside other investors and shareholders. [Read more…] about Einride raises $100 million to accelerate autonomous freight and expand global operations

Amgen to invest $650 million to expand US manufacturing

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Amgen, an American multinational biopharmaceutical company, has announced a $650 million expansion of its US manufacturing network, creating hundreds of new jobs.

The planned investment will support increased drug production at the company’s biologics manufacturing facility in Juncos and integrate innovative advanced technologies throughout the operations process. It is expected to create nearly 750 jobs, including construction roles and new highly skilled manufacturing jobs.

Robert A. Bradway, chairman and CEO at Amgen, says: “This expansion underscores Amgen’s commitment to US biomanufacturing and to strengthening the resilience of our global supply chain. [Read more…] about Amgen to invest $650 million to expand US manufacturing

Planet Labs to open new satellite manufacturing facility in Germany

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Planet Labs, a provider of satellite data and insights about Earth, has revealed plans to begin production of next-generation, high-resolution Pelican satellites in Berlin, Germany.

This strategic decision will help Planet better meet growing demand from the European market, responding to an urgent need for persistent and high-performance satellite and intelligence solutions.

This new capital investment in its German operations is, in total, expected to exceed 8 figures, and is anticipated to add up to 70 employees when fully operationalized to Planet’s existing team of nearly 150 in its Berlin-based European headquarters. [Read more…] about Planet Labs to open new satellite manufacturing facility in Germany

Pioneering roboticist Rodney Brooks says humanoid robots matching human skills is ‘pure fantasy’

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Rodney Brooks, the renowned roboticist and co-founder of iRobot (maker of the Roomba), has published a lengthy critique of the current humanoid robotics wave, arguing that today’s approaches will not deliver human-level dexterity on useful timelines.

The essay, titled “Why Today’s Humanoids Won’t Learn Dexterity” was posted on his personal blog on September 26, 2025. In it, Brooks says the idea that humanoid robots will be able to do the manual things that humans do any time within decades is “pure fantasy thinking”.

Brooks frames dexterous manipulation as the core requirement for general-purpose humanoids to make economic sense. [Read more…] about Pioneering roboticist Rodney Brooks says humanoid robots matching human skills is ‘pure fantasy’

DoorDash launches its first autonomous delivery robot in Arizona

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DoorDash has unveiled its first commercial autonomous delivery robot, Dot, which the company says is designed to accelerate local commerce by navigating bike lanes, roads, sidewalks, and driveways.

Developed entirely in-house by DoorDash Labs, Dot integrates with the company’s existing marketplace infrastructure and its new Autonomous Delivery Platform. The robot is one-tenth the size of a car, all-electric, and can reach speeds of up to 20 mph.

DoorDash says Dot is engineered for short neighborhood trips, helping reduce congestion and emissions while providing a safer, contact-free delivery option. [Read more…] about DoorDash launches its first autonomous delivery robot in Arizona

InOrbit.AI secures $10 million Series A funding to scale robot orchestration platform

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InOrbit.AI, a provider of robot orchestration software, has announced the successful closure of its $10 million Series A funding round, co-led by L’Attitude Ventures and Globant Ventures, the corporate venture capital fund of Globant.

The capital infusion will accelerate the development of InOrbit’s innovative robotics software platform and strategically expand its market presence across key industries, including manufacturing, logistics, retail and hospitality.

In an era of unprecedented challenges for enterprises, from persistent labor shortages to complex supply chain risks, businesses are increasingly turning to automation for resilience and efficiency. [Read more…] about InOrbit.AI secures $10 million Series A funding to scale robot orchestration platform

Serve Robotics takes its delivery robots to Chicago in partnership with Uber Eats

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Serve Robotics, a robotic sidewalk delivery company, has launched its service in the Chicago metro area, marking its first expansion into the Midwest.

This milestone builds on Serve’s successful rollouts in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Atlanta as part of its ongoing collaboration with Uber Eats, the delivery platform of Uber Technologies.

Starting today, Chicagoans across 14 neighborhoods – including Austin, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Little Italy, Logan Square, Near North Side, Near West Side, Uptown, West Garfield Park and West Town – can enjoy their local favorites delivered by Serve’s fleet of friendly sidewalk robots. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics takes its delivery robots to Chicago in partnership with Uber Eats

Rockwell Automation builds ‘food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line’ for Middleby

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Rockwell Automation, which claims to be the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation company, has been selected by Middleby Food Processing to help develop “the food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line”.

The innovation was unveiled at the recent IFFA trade show Frankfurt, Germany.

As demand grows for more efficient, flexible and sustainable food processing solutions, Middleby Food Processing turned to Rockwell to deliver a unified automation platform capable of transforming production.

Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, Middleby Food Processing is a global leader in foodservice innovation. The company needed a scalable solution to support customers facing rising labor costs, space constraints and stricter sustainability goals. [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation builds ‘food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line’ for Middleby