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Diligent Robotics appoints former Cruise executives as CTO and COO

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Diligent Robotics, developers of AI-native humanoid robots, have appointed two former Cruise executives to its leadership team: Rashed Haq as chief technology officer (CTO) and Todd Brugger as chief operating officer (COO).

With deep technical and commercial go-to-market expertise in autonomous vehicles and AI, the pair will help fuel the company’s next phase of growth as it gears up for expansion beyond its initial application of US hospital logistics.

Haq most recently served as Cruise’s VP, head of AI and Robotics, where he built the foundation of end-to-end autonomy for self-driving vehicles and helped scale Cruise to 5+ million miles of fully driverless vehicles in 5+ cities. [Read more…] about Diligent Robotics appoints former Cruise executives as CTO and COO

GreenBot unveils autonomous system for weeding woody crop areas

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The GreenBot project has taken a key step towards sustainable agriculture with the field deployment of a high-precision autonomous vehicle designed for the smart and localized control of weeds in woody crops such as almond, citrus, and olive trees.

This breakthrough, made possible thanks to a public-private partnership, integrates artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine vision to optimize the use of plant protection products, reduce costs, and mitigate the environmental impact of intensive farming. [Read more…] about GreenBot unveils autonomous system for weeding woody crop areas

Mendaera receives FDA clearance for handheld robotic system for ultrasound-guided needle placement

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Mendaera, a healthcare technology company focused on developing robotics that can be deployed universally in medicine, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its handheld robotic system, Focalist.

The novel system is designed to simplify and enhance the precision of ultrasound-guided needle placement – a technically demanding procedure performed across many specialties and care settings. The company is commencing a limited launch with select medical institutions with an initial focus in urology.

Image-guided procedures involving the placement of needles or other common interventional instruments are a cornerstone of medical care, used in hundreds of millions of patient encounters globally each year. [Read more…] about Mendaera receives FDA clearance for handheld robotic system for ultrasound-guided needle placement

COBOD unveils ‘multifunctional construction robot’ made with TU Braunschweig

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3D construction printing specialist COBOD International has introduced the first commercially available multifunctional construction robot, in collaboration with the Technische Universität Braunschweig.

Built on COBOD’s 3D construction printing technology, the jointly developed system by COBOD and Institute for Structural Design (ITE) integrates a telescopic vertical extension unit with a robotic arm that enables the Shotcrete 3D Printing Process (SC3DP).

Shotcrete is used to construct complex concrete structures like tunnels, swimming pools, retaining walls, and to reinforce concrete structures. [Read more…] about COBOD unveils ‘multifunctional construction robot’ made with TU Braunschweig

Global collaborative robot market forecast to grow 12 percent a year to 2031

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The global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Sales Market, valued at $1,020 million in 2024, is projected to reach $2,199 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11.8 percent during the forecast period of 2025-2031.

According to QY Research, this market report offers in-depth insights into industry dynamics, emerging trends, and growth opportunities that will shape the future of the collaborative robotics industry.

It highlights the major drivers and challenges influencing market expansion and provides a detailed analysis of regulatory frameworks, market entry strategies, pricing models, technological advancements, and consumer demand trends. [Read more…] about Global collaborative robot market forecast to grow 12 percent a year to 2031

Kawasaki develops nurse assistant robot with Foxconn

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries has co-developed nurse assistant robot “Nurabot” through a strategic partnership with Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturing services company from Taiwan. 

Aiming for market launch in FY2026, they have been conducting verification experiments since April 2025 at the Taichung Veterans General Hospital, a national hospital in Taiwan.

Medical institutions in advanced countries are experiencing increasingly serious shortages of medical professionals, particularly nurses. [Read more…] about Kawasaki develops nurse assistant robot with Foxconn

Swiss sportswear brand On opens ‘world’s first’ robotic LightSpray shoe production facility in Zurich

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Swiss sportswear brand On has officially launched the world’s first fully automated production facility using its proprietary LightSpray technology.

Located at the company’s headquarters in Zurich, the new factory brings advanced robotic manufacturing of performance running shoes back to Switzerland.

The LightSpray Factory, unveiled in a ceremony attended by 100 VIPs across business, science, sports, and media, houses four industrial robots capable of producing ultra-light shoe uppers in a single automated process. [Read more…] about Swiss sportswear brand On opens ‘world’s first’ robotic LightSpray shoe production facility in Zurich

Exclusive interview: John Deere deepens its automation strategy

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John Deere has been a consistent force in the agricultural automation space, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with connected machines, autonomous tractors, and AI-powered harvesters.

As Robotics and Automation News has recently reported, the company is evolving on multiple fronts – from launching a new generation of combine harvesters with advanced automation features, to unveiling long-term autonomy plans in exclusive interviews with leaders such as Jesse Haecker.

In a follow-up to our recent feature John Deere: Harvesting the future – automation, autonomy, and the investor landscape and our technical deep-dive Deere unveils new combine harvester with expanded advanced automation, we now speak with Mike Moeller, senior group product manager for connectivity, planning and guidance at John Deere. [Read more…] about Exclusive interview: John Deere deepens its automation strategy

Galbot raises $151 million to scale embodied AI humanoid robots, partners with Bosch investment arm

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Chinese robotics startup Galaxy General Robot Co. – also known as Galbot – has raised $151 million in a funding round led by battery giant CATL and Puquan Capital, bringing its total investment to more than $330 million since its founding in 2023.

The company also announced a strategic joint venture with Boyuan Capital, the investment arm of Bosch Group, to accelerate the global commercialization of embodied AI robots.

Founded by Professor He Wang of Peking University – a Stanford-trained scientist – Galbot specializes in embodied artificial intelligence, which enables robots to perceive and interact with the physical world in a more human-like manner. The company’s technology has applications in retail, automotive, and industrial sectors. [Read more…] about Galbot raises $151 million to scale embodied AI humanoid robots, partners with Bosch investment arm

Exotec expands in Spain through projects with six new customers

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Exotec by Dexter, a specialist in intralogistics automation using scalable robotics, has significantly expanded its portfolio in Spain, implementing its Skypod system in warehouses at six large national and international companies in 2025.

Spain is one of the fastest-growing European markets in warehouse automation, with logistics investments rising by 11.2 percent in 2024.

The country’s most dynamic sectors, including health, fashion, editorial distribution and veterinary medicine, are already relying on Exotec’s technology to transform their operations. [Read more…] about Exotec expands in Spain through projects with six new customers