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Relevant Solutions Acquires Idaho Integrator Automation Werx in First Add-On Deal

The Houston-based automation solutions provider has closed its acquisition of Idaho Falls-based Automation Werx, marking its first strategic expansion since partnering with private equity firm Fusion Capital Partners.

By Casey Wren|May 15, 2026|2 min read
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Unitree Robotics Unveils Piloted Mecha Ahead of $7B IPO

The Chinese robotics firm, which claims to outsell Tesla in humanoid robots, has revealed a 2.8-meter transformable machine that switches between bipedal and quadruped modes with a human pilot inside an open cockpit.

By Casey Wren·May 15, 2026·2 min read
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Figure Scales to 55 Humanoid Robots Per Week as Production Race Intensifies

Figure has ramped manufacturing capacity to produce 55 humanoid robots weekly, marking a significant milestone in the commercialization of bipedal robotics. The production surge comes as multiple companies push toward mass-market humanoid deployment.

By Casey Wren·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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Fanuc Integrates Google's Gemini AI Into Industrial Robots in Major Platform Play

The world's largest industrial robot manufacturer is embedding Google Cloud's Gemini AI into its systems, mirroring the Android strategy that transformed smartphones. The partnership positions Fanuc as the hardware anchor for Google's push into factory automation.

By Casey Wren·May 15, 2026·2 min read
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SoftBank Robotics and Direct Supply Expand AI Partnership Targeting Senior Living Operations

The extended collaboration aims to deploy physical AI systems across senior care facilities, addressing labor shortages and operational efficiency challenges in an industry managing over 28,000 communities nationwide.

By Casey Wren·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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The global robotics industry by the numbers — 2026

Our annual data report covers investment flows, geographic adoption, and the companies to watch in 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
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Figure AI
Sunnyvale, CA · $754M raised
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Boston Dynamics
Waltham, MA · Hyundai subsidiary
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Agility Robotics
Salem, OR · Amazon subsidiary
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ABB Robotics
Zurich, Switzerland · Public (ABBN)
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FANUC Corporation
Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan · Public (TSE: 6954)
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Fanuc Integrates Google's Gemini AI Into Industrial Robots in Major Platform Play

The world's largest industrial robot manufacturer is embedding Google Cloud's Gemini AI into its systems, mirroring the Android strategy that transformed smartphones. The partnership positions Fanuc as the hardware anchor for Google's push into factory automation.

By Casey Wren·May 15, 2026·2 min read
Humanoids

Unitree Robotics Unveils Piloted Mecha Ahead of $7B IPO

The Chinese robotics firm, which claims to outsell Tesla in humanoid robots, has revealed a 2.8-meter transformable machine that switches between bipedal and quadruped modes with a human pilot inside an open cockpit.

By Casey Wren·May 15, 2026·2 min read
AI & Autonomy

SoftBank Robotics and Direct Supply Expand AI Partnership Targeting Senior Living Operations

The extended collaboration aims to deploy physical AI systems across senior care facilities, addressing labor shortages and operational efficiency challenges in an industry managing over 28,000 communities nationwide.

By Casey Wren·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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Rivian CEO's factory automation spinout Mind Robotics raises $400M Series A

Mind Robotics, founded by Rivian's RJ Scaringe, secured $400 million to deploy AI-powered robots across manufacturing facilities. The funding signals growing investor confidence in next-generation factory automation.

By Casey Wren·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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Upside Robotics Claims 70% Fertilizer Reduction with Autonomous Field Robots

The startup's solar-powered robots autonomously navigate corn fields to deliver precision fertilizer application, promising significant cost savings and environmental benefits for large-scale farming operations.

By Casey Wren·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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Figure Scales to 55 Humanoid Robots Per Week as Production Race Intensifies

Figure has ramped manufacturing capacity to produce 55 humanoid robots weekly, marking a significant milestone in the commercialization of bipedal robotics. The production surge comes as multiple companies push toward mass-market humanoid deployment.

By Casey Wren·May 14, 2026·2 min read
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