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FundingFigure AI raises $675M Series B at $3.2B valuationHumanoidsTesla Optimus begins limited commercial deployment in 3 GigafactoriesM&AABB acquires Franka Emika for €280MProductBoston Dynamics Spot 3.0 ships with on-board AI integrationMarketsGlobal robotics market crosses $200B milestonePolicySouth Korea mandates service robots in hospitals by 2028ResearchDeepMind RoboAgent achieves state-of-the-art on 34 benchmarksIndustrialAmazon deploys 750,000th operational robotFundingFigure AI raises $675M Series B at $3.2B valuationHumanoidsTesla Optimus begins limited commercial deployment in 3 GigafactoriesM&AABB acquires Franka Emika for €280MProductBoston Dynamics Spot 3.0 ships with on-board AI integrationMarketsGlobal robotics market crosses $200B milestonePolicySouth Korea mandates service robots in hospitals by 2028ResearchDeepMind RoboAgent achieves state-of-the-art on 34 benchmarksIndustrialAmazon deploys 750,000th operational robot
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Nocera Secures $300M Facility, Adds Robotics to Portfolio

Nocera Secures $300M Facility, Adds Robotics to Portfolio

The company, previously focused on aquaculture technology, amended its credit facility to pursue acquisitions across five technology sectors including robotics, AI, and data centers.

By Casey Wren|May 27, 2026|2 min read
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Home Humanoid Robot Market to Hit $8.6B by 2031 at 31% CAGR
Humanoids

Home Humanoid Robot Market to Hit $8.6B by 2031 at 31% CAGR

The global home humanoid robot market is projected to grow from $1.3 billion in 2024 to $8.6 billion by 2031, driven by advancing AI capabilities and growing consumer acceptance of robots in domestic settings.

By Casey Wren·May 26, 2026·2 min read
Air NZ Sets Case-by-Case Policy for Humanoid Robot Passengers
Humanoids

Air NZ Sets Case-by-Case Policy for Humanoid Robot Passengers

New Zealand's flag carrier says it won't impose a blanket ban on humanoid robots traveling as passengers, but battery safety regulations will apply as robots increasingly move through public spaces.

By Casey Wren·May 26, 2026·2 min read
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Robotics Awaits Transformative AI Moment Unlike ChatGPT Path
Industrial

Robotics Awaits Transformative AI Moment Unlike ChatGPT Path

Industry observers question whether embodied AI will follow the same explosive trajectory as large language models, as physical constraints continue to slow deployment timelines.

By Casey Wren·May 27, 2026·2 min read
NASA Robotics Veteran: Adaptability Beats Performance in Robot Race
Industrial

NASA Robotics Veteran: Adaptability Beats Performance in Robot Race

A former NASA robotics division chief argues the U.S. is prioritizing the wrong metrics in humanoid development, focusing on factory demos while China emphasizes versatility that could determine manufacturing leadership.

By Casey Wren·May 24, 2026·2 min read
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Yamaha Robotics exec details PLC integration approach
AI & Autonomy

Yamaha Robotics exec details PLC integration approach

Chris Elston of YRG Robotics outlines how manufacturers can bridge the gap between programmable logic controllers and industrial robots, while addressing AI's emerging role in factory automation.

By Casey Wren·May 23, 2026·2 min read
GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation for Integration
AI & Autonomy

GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation for Integration

The energy technology spinoff is buying the systems integrator it already partners with on supply chain automation projects, signaling deeper commitment to robotics-enabled manufacturing.

By Casey Wren·May 22, 2026·2 min read
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The global robotics industry by the numbers — 2026

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$214B
Global robotics market size, 2026
34%
YoY growth in humanoid investment
4.2M
Industrial robots operating worldwide
127
VC-backed robotics startups funded in Q1
Companies to WatchFull Directory →
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Figure AI
Sunnyvale, CA · $754M raised
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2
Boston Dynamics
Waltham, MA · Hyundai subsidiary
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3
Agility Robotics
Salem, OR · Amazon subsidiary
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ABB Robotics
Zurich, Switzerland · Public (ABBN)
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5
FANUC Corporation
Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan · Public (TSE: 6954)
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Robotics Awaits Transformative AI Moment Unlike ChatGPT Path
Industrial

Robotics Awaits Transformative AI Moment Unlike ChatGPT Path

Industry observers question whether embodied AI will follow the same explosive trajectory as large language models, as physical constraints continue to slow deployment timelines.

By Casey Wren·May 27, 2026·2 min read
DARPA Seeks Autonomous Medic Robots for Battlefield Casualty Care
Defense & Aerospace

DARPA Seeks Autonomous Medic Robots for Battlefield Casualty Care

The new program envisions modular systems that coordinate to evacuate wounded soldiers, administer emergency drugs, and stabilize fractures without human intervention.

By Casey Wren·May 26, 2026·2 min read
Home Humanoid Robot Market to Hit $8.6B by 2031 at 31% CAGR
Humanoids

Home Humanoid Robot Market to Hit $8.6B by 2031 at 31% CAGR

The global home humanoid robot market is projected to grow from $1.3 billion in 2024 to $8.6 billion by 2031, driven by advancing AI capabilities and growing consumer acceptance of robots in domestic settings.

By Casey Wren·May 26, 2026·2 min read
Air NZ Sets Case-by-Case Policy for Humanoid Robot Passengers
Humanoids

Air NZ Sets Case-by-Case Policy for Humanoid Robot Passengers

New Zealand's flag carrier says it won't impose a blanket ban on humanoid robots traveling as passengers, but battery safety regulations will apply as robots increasingly move through public spaces.

By Casey Wren·May 26, 2026·2 min read
Beijing Launches Digital ID Platform for Humanoid Robots
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Beijing Launches Digital ID Platform for Humanoid Robots

China's capital debuts the country's first full lifecycle management system, tracking humanoid robots from manufacturing through recycling with unique digital identities.

By Casey Wren·May 26, 2026·2 min read
Gatsby Deploys Humanoid for First US Home Cleaning at $150
Humanoids

Gatsby Deploys Humanoid for First US Home Cleaning at $150

A startup has completed what appears to be the first autonomous humanoid robot cleaning service in an American residence, positioning itself as a low-cost alternative to traditional cleaning services.

By Casey Wren·May 26, 2026·2 min read