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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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Quantum Cyber Plans U.S. Manufacturing Complex for Military Drones

Quantum Cyber Plans U.S. Manufacturing Complex for Military Drones

The defense contractor aims to vertically integrate production across air, land, and sea autonomous platforms, targeting federal and homeland security contracts.

By Casey Wren|May 29, 2026|2 min read
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China Issues Digital IDs to 28,000 Humanoid Robots
Humanoids

China Issues Digital IDs to 28,000 Humanoid Robots

The centralized registry tracks robot operators and deployment locations, creating what amounts to a national database of humanoid units in commercial and industrial use.

By Casey Wren·May 29, 2026·2 min read
Japanese Humanoid Makers Demo Needle Threading at Tokyo Summit
Humanoids

Japanese Humanoid Makers Demo Needle Threading at Tokyo Summit

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo featured robots performing precision tasks as Japanese developers respond to China's expanding presence in the bipedal robotics market.

By Casey Wren·May 29, 2026·2 min read
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Samsung foundry builds chiplet platform with Cadence for robotics AI
Industrial

Samsung foundry builds chiplet platform with Cadence for robotics AI

The collaboration targets physical AI semiconductors for robotics, automotive systems, drones, and industrial automation, according to Korean media reports citing industry sources.

By Casey Wren·May 29, 2026·2 min read
Nanoloy Secures Third-Party Validation for High-Energy Battery
Industrial

Nanoloy Secures Third-Party Validation for High-Energy Battery

The India-Netherlands deep-tech company's platform targets drones, robotics, and autonomous systems with domestic manufacturing planned for US and European facilities.

By Casey Wren·May 28, 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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4
ABB Robotics
Zurich, Switzerland · Public (ABBN)
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FANUC Corporation
Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan · Public (TSE: 6954)
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China Issues Digital IDs to 28,000 Humanoid Robots
Humanoids

China Issues Digital IDs to 28,000 Humanoid Robots

The centralized registry tracks robot operators and deployment locations, creating what amounts to a national database of humanoid units in commercial and industrial use.

By Casey Wren·May 29, 2026·2 min read
Pudu Robotics CEO Details Global Expansion at BEYOND Expo 2026
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Pudu Robotics CEO Details Global Expansion at BEYOND Expo 2026

Felix Zhang outlined the Shenzhen-based company's strategy for scaling what he calls 'Physical AI' into international markets, speaking at the annual technology conference in Macau.

By Casey Wren·May 29, 2026·2 min read
Japanese Humanoid Makers Demo Needle Threading at Tokyo Summit
Humanoids

Japanese Humanoid Makers Demo Needle Threading at Tokyo Summit

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo featured robots performing precision tasks as Japanese developers respond to China's expanding presence in the bipedal robotics market.

By Casey Wren·May 29, 2026·2 min read
Netrasemi Ships 12nm Vision Chip Fabricated at TSMC
Defense & Aerospace

Netrasemi Ships 12nm Vision Chip Fabricated at TSMC

The Thiruvananthapuram startup's A2000 processor targets drone surveillance and industrial robotics applications, with commercial production slated for next year.

By Casey Wren·May 29, 2026·2 min read
Samsung foundry builds chiplet platform with Cadence for robotics AI
Industrial

Samsung foundry builds chiplet platform with Cadence for robotics AI

The collaboration targets physical AI semiconductors for robotics, automotive systems, drones, and industrial automation, according to Korean media reports citing industry sources.

By Casey Wren·May 29, 2026·2 min read
Nanoloy Secures Third-Party Validation for High-Energy Battery
Industrial

Nanoloy Secures Third-Party Validation for High-Energy Battery

The India-Netherlands deep-tech company's platform targets drones, robotics, and autonomous systems with domestic manufacturing planned for US and European facilities.

By Casey Wren·May 28, 2026·2 min read