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Sunrise Robotics emerges from stealth with $8.5 million funding

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Sunrise Robotics, a company that says it’s “augmenting humanity through intelligent robotics”, is emerging from stealth with $8.5 million in funding led by Plural.

Tapestry, Seedcamp, Tiny.vc and Prototype Capital also participated. The investment will fuel the expansion of its European-wide team and enhance AI capabilities as the company scales production of the initial fleet of Sunrise intelligent robotic cells, bringing critical manufacturing capacity back to the continent. [Read more…] about Sunrise Robotics emerges from stealth with $8.5 million funding

The Construct launches ‘intensive hands-on training’ for Unitree humanoid robot

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The Construct, a Spanish robotics education company celebrated for its innovative, browser-based simulation platform, is bringing theory to life with a new, intensive training course focused on programming the Unitree Robotics G1 humanoid robot.

The exclusive three-day, onsite event will be held in Barcelona from October 15-17, 2025.

Known for making complex robotics development more accessible through its online simulation environment, The Construct is now offering a rare opportunity for direct, hands-on experience with one of the industry’s emerging humanoid platforms. [Read more…] about The Construct launches ‘intensive hands-on training’ for Unitree humanoid robot

Donatos and Appetronix launch fully-autonomous robotic pizza kitchen at Columbus Airport

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Travelers passing through John Glenn Columbus International Airport can now witness the future of fast food.

This week, Donatos Pizza, in partnership with robotic restaurant technology specialist Appetronix, unveiled a first-of-its-kind, fully-autonomous pizza kitchen, redefining the quick-service restaurant experience. (See video below.)

The new robotic restaurant, located at Concourse B, combines cutting-edge AI and robotics with Donatos’ celebrated art of pizza making. [Read more…] about Donatos and Appetronix launch fully-autonomous robotic pizza kitchen at Columbus Airport

AI² Robotics CEO talks up ‘better spatial intelligence’ of company’s robots on CNBC

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Shenzhen-based AI² Robotics – which has raised “hundreds of millions of yuan” in funding investment – is emerging as a notable player in the advanced automation space, focusing on what they term “embodied AI”.

This approach seeks to empower physical entities, like their innovative robots, to intelligently learn from and interact with their surroundings.

A compelling example of their work is the Alpha Bot, a sophisticated machine that integrates an autonomous mobile robot base with a dual-armed collaborative system, and a humanoid torso and head, designed for versatility in complex environments. [Read more…] about AI² Robotics CEO talks up ‘better spatial intelligence’ of company’s robots on CNBC

Record-breaking ICRA 2025 highlights robotics breakthroughs and top research awards

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The 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) concluded on 23 May in Atlanta with a record 7,006 attendees and 2,107 technical presentations across 326 sessions.

Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, the event showcased cutting-edge robotics research, including award-winning papers, demonstrations, and editorial contributions.

Nancy Amato, ICRA co-chair, says: “ICRA is the preeminent conference for robotics. The award-winning papers demonstrate some of the most important work in the field.” [Read more…] about Record-breaking ICRA 2025 highlights robotics breakthroughs and top research awards

CMG World Robotics Tournament set for humanoid boxing showdown

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Get ready for a new era of combat sports as the CMG World Robotics Tournament prepares to unfold this Sunday, May 25th, at the Hangzhou Mech Combat Arena (also reported as the Olympic Sports Center).

The event, featuring humanoid robot boxing, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM (GMT+8, Hong Kong time) and promises a groundbreaking display of technology and competition.

Unitree Robotics, a prominent name in the field, is the official partner for the tournament, with their G1 humanoid robots stepping into the ring. [Read more…] about CMG World Robotics Tournament set for humanoid boxing showdown

MassRobotics selects winners of Form & Function University Robotics Challenge

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MassRobotics has announced the winners of its 3rd Form & Function University Robotics Challenge.

Fifteen teams from around the globe showcased their robotics and automation projects, competing for cash prizes. The idea of this challenge is to create a robot that looks good (Form) and works (Function).

Components and software were donated to the teams by our sponsors: Altium, AMD, Analog Devices, Autodesk, Copley Controls, Danfoss, Festo, Harmonic Drive, Igus, Lattice Semiconductor,Maxon, Mitsubishi Electric, Novanta, helping the student teams utilize the latest offerings in the industry. [Read more…] about MassRobotics selects winners of Form & Function University Robotics Challenge

IEEE ICRA 2025: Atlanta to host global gathering of robotics and automation pioneers

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The International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), recognized as one of the world’s largest and most influential international conferences in its field, is set to take place in Atlanta, USA, from May 19–23, 2025.

This premier event will draw together the foremost researchers, academics, and industry professionals in robotics and automation for a week of intensive knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The impressive scale and selectivity of ICRA 2025 are evident in the numbers: out of 4,153 submissions, 1,606 high-quality papers, representing an acceptance rate of approximately 38.67 percent, have been selected for presentation. [Read more…] about IEEE ICRA 2025: Atlanta to host global gathering of robotics and automation pioneers

ABB Robotics to showcase ‘full-scale’ OmniCore controller at Automate 2025

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ABB Robotics will unveil a powerful lineup of robotic demos at Automate 2025, May 12-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit (Main Booth #2632; Education Pavilion #8614), showcasing its new OmniCore controller – a transformative control platform delivering faster, more precise and more autonomous automation across ABB’s entire robot portfolio.

This will be the first full-scale US debut of OmniCore, which streamlines installation and programming while boosting performance.

Developed through a $170 million investment, OmniCore is ABB’s most advanced control platform yet, a unique, single architecture that integrates ABB Robotics’ complete range of hardware and software, for flexible, future-ready automation. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics to showcase ‘full-scale’ OmniCore controller at Automate 2025

Piaggio Fast Forward launches Star Wars-themed cargo-carrying robot

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Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), the robotics company backed by the maker of the iconic Vespa scooter, has unveiled a special-edition Star Wars-licensed version of its gitamini robot – dubbed G1T4-M1N1.

Inspired by the beloved droids of the Star Wars galaxy, G1T4-M1N1 fuses sci-fi flair with real-world utility.

The autonomous cargo-carrying robot features a distinctive astromech-style design, interactive Star Wars-themed audio responses, and enhanced app integration, making it both a collector’s item and a functional sidekick for everyday adventures. [Read more…] about Piaggio Fast Forward launches Star Wars-themed cargo-carrying robot