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Japanese nursing home operator Charm Care invests in humanoid company Donut Robotics

October 5, 2026 by Sam Francis

donut robotics has entered into a capital and business alliance with Japanese nursing home operator Charm Care Corporation to develop humanoid robots for eldercare applications.

Charm Care, which operates more than 100 private nursing homes in the Kansai and Greater Tokyo areas, will invest ¥300 million (approximately $2 million) in donut robotics through a subscription for newly issued shares.

The companies have already been trialing donut robotics’ “cinnamon” humanoid at a Charm Care nursing home since July 2026 and plan to expand its role from patrol functions to assisting staff with nurse calls. [Read more…] about Japanese nursing home operator Charm Care invests in humanoid company Donut Robotics

X Square Robot builds a full-stack approach to embodied AI and general-purpose robotics

July 3, 2026 by Sam Francis

The rapid growth of embodied artificial intelligence is reshaping the robotics industry, with companies racing to develop machines capable of performing a wide variety of real-world tasks rather than being programmed for a single application.

Among the companies attracting significant attention is Shenzhen-based X Square Robot, which recently completed four consecutive financing rounds culminating in a Series C investment.

The company is now valued over RMB20 billion and says the new funding will accelerate development of its embodied AI foundation models, robotics hardware, data infrastructure and commercial deployments. [Read more…] about X Square Robot builds a full-stack approach to embodied AI and general-purpose robotics

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