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Aptiv and Robust.AI to co-develop AI-powered collaborative robots

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Aptiv, a technology company focused on enabling a safer, greener, and more connected future, and Robust.AI, a provider of AI-driven industrial automation, have announced a strategic cooperation to co-develop AI-powered collaborative robots (cobots).

This partnership combines Aptiv’s industry-leading portfolio, including Wind River platforms and tools – with Robust.AI’s robotics expertise and human-centered design to accelerate innovation in warehouse and industrial automation.

Javed Khan, EVP and president of software, advanced safety and user experience, Aptiv, says: “Aptiv, together with our strategic partners, is enabling the future of the intelligent edge through technologies that sense, think, act, and optimize in real time. [Read more…] about Aptiv and Robust.AI to co-develop AI-powered collaborative robots

F-Prime’s ‘State of Robotics 2025’ report shows record $21 billion investment. But is it another bubble?

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Investment in robotics is projected to reach an all-time high of $21 billion this year, according to F-Prime Capital’s latest State of Robotics 2025 report – a jump fuelled by generative AI, defense spending, and merger-and-acquisition activity.

The report, which tracks venture funding, valuations, and exits across the global robotics sector, highlights a 150 percent increase in funding for so-called “general purpose robotics” – a category covering humanoids and AI-driven machines – rising from $2 billion in 2024 to $5 billion this year.

Defense robotics now accounts for 63 percent of total investment, helped by multi-billion-dollar deals such as Blue Halo’s $4.1 billion acquisition. [Read more…] about F-Prime’s ‘State of Robotics 2025’ report shows record $21 billion investment. But is it another bubble?

Robostore and OpenMind launch first full-scale education curriculum for humanoid robots

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OpenMind, a company unlocking “machine agency” at scale, in partnership with Robostore, the biggest US distributor of Unitree humanoids, has launched the world’s first full-scale university curriculum for humanoid robots.

Built on OpenMind’s OM1 platform and designed for the Unitree G1 humanoid, the program gives students, researchers, and educators a complete path to mastering hands-on humanoid robotics.

As adoption of the Unitree G1 accelerates on campuses and in labs, institutions need a standardized academic path that goes beyond papers and simulation. [Read more…] about Robostore and OpenMind launch first full-scale education curriculum for humanoid robots

Doosan Robotics wins two CES Innovation Awards 2026

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Doosan Robotics, a provider of collaborative and industrial robotics, has been named a CES Innovation Awards Best of Innovation in the Artificial Intelligence category and an Honoree in the Robotics category for its Scan & Go Autonomous Robotic Solution.

The awards, presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), recognize outstanding design and engineering across cutting-edge technology products ahead of CES 2026, the world’s most influential tech event, taking place January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas.

The Scan & Go Autonomous Robotic Solution is being developed in collaboration with Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. (MARI), a partner company of Doosan Robotics. [Read more…] about Doosan Robotics wins two CES Innovation Awards 2026

Nvidia says it’s working with US manufacturing and robotics leaders to ‘drive America’s reindustrialization with physical AI’

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Nvidia says that America’s leading manufacturers, industrial software developers and robotics companies are “using Nvidia Omniverse technologies to build state-of-the-art robotic factories and new autonomous collaborative robots to help overcome labor shortages and drive American reindustrialization”.

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, says: “AI is transforming the world’s factories into intelligent thinking machines – the engines of a new industrial revolution.

“Together with American’s manufacturing leaders, we’re building physical AI, Omniverse digital twins and collaborative robots that will drive productivity, resilience and competitiveness across the US industrial base.” [Read more…] about Nvidia says it’s working with US manufacturing and robotics leaders to ‘drive America’s reindustrialization with physical AI’

Applied Materials makes ‘strategic investment’ in Augmentus

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Augmentus, the Singapore-based pioneer in AI-robotics and adaptive automation, has announced a strategic investment from Applied Ventures, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials.

This investment marks a significant milestone in Augmentus’ mission to enable intelligent, autonomous robotics for high-mix, high-variability manufacturing across the globe.

At the heart of Augmentus’ innovation is its flagship AutoPath robotics stack, designed to be both the eyes and the brains of industrial robots. The system combines advanced 3D vision with adaptive intelligence to give robots an unprecedented ability to perceive, understand, and act. [Read more…] about Applied Materials makes ‘strategic investment’ in Augmentus

AI in orbit: Rice University to host workshop exploring future of intelligent systems in space

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Leaders from government, academia and industry will gather in Houston next month for Rice University’s In-Space Physical AI Workshop at Ion, a two-day event examining how autonomous technologies could shape the next era of space exploration and discovery.

The workshop will take place February 11-12, 2026 at The Ion, located at 4201 Main Street, Houston, Texas, and will focus on the convergence of artificial intelligence and space technology – particularly how physical AI systems can enable long-duration, autonomous operations beyond Earth. [Read more…] about AI in orbit: Rice University to host workshop exploring future of intelligent systems in space

Unitree unveils new ‘Destiny Awakening’ humanoid robot

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Chinese robotics company Unitree has introduced its latest humanoid robot, the H2, described as a “graceful rebirth” of industrial design and motion control.

Standing 182 cm tall and weighing around 70 kg, the H2 features a streamlined metallic frame built from aircraft-grade aluminum, titanium alloy and high-strength plastics.

It is powered by low-inertia, high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motors that deliver up to 360 N·m of joint torque in the legs and 120 N·m in the arms, giving the robot impressive mobility and balance. [Read more…] about Unitree unveils new ‘Destiny Awakening’ humanoid robot

Starship Technologies raises $50 million Series C to scale autonomous delivery across US cities

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Starship Technologies, one of the world’s largest autonomous delivery companies with over 9 million deliveries across seven nations, has announced the successful completion of a $50 million funding round led by Plural.

The company, founded by Skype co-founders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis, has now raised more than $280 million in total funding to replicate its success in European cities and US university campuses across American urban markets.

Starship operates at absolute commercial scale with a track record no competitor can match. Having proven autonomous delivery works across multiple European urban markets and US university campuses, the company is now positioned to transform American urban logistics. [Read more…] about Starship Technologies raises $50 million Series C to scale autonomous delivery across US cities

Hong Kong’s Autumn Electronics Fair highlights AI, robotics, and next-generation technologies

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The 45th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 28th electronicAsia are under way at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, drawing more than 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions.

The twin events, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and MMI Asia, run concurrently and continue to attract a global audience of technology companies, investors, and buyers.

This year’s fairs spotlight three major themes: artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, digital entertainment, and the silver economy. [Read more…] about Hong Kong’s Autumn Electronics Fair highlights AI, robotics, and next-generation technologies