Möbius, Alquist Take 10K SF at Brooklyn's Industry City
Two robotics companies are expanding operations at the Sunset Park manufacturing hub, with AI waste recycling firm Möbius Industries securing the larger 7,000 SF lease.
World's Largest Humanoid Robot Maker Says Industry Tipping Point Is Imminent
The leading manufacturer of humanoid robots globally believes the sector is approaching a critical inflection point that will reshape industrial automation and labor markets, while offering insights on evaluating Chinese competitors.
Boston Dynamics Reveals Atlas Training Process: Virtual Simulation Meets Real-World Testing
The robotics pioneer has detailed its hybrid development approach for Atlas, combining extensive virtual simulations with physical trials to teach the humanoid robot complex manipulation and mobility tasks.
FANUC Partners with Google to Deploy AI Agents Controlling Industrial Robots
The world's largest industrial robot maker is integrating Google's AI technology to enable autonomous operation of factory automation systems, marking a significant shift toward self-directing manufacturing equipment.
AI Investment in Robotics Hits New Heights as Industry Awaits Breakthrough Moment
As robotics companies draw record funding in 2025, IEEE Spectrum examines whether the field is approaching a transformative leap comparable to ChatGPT's impact on language AI—and what's still missing.
Hiwin Doubles Robotics Revenue Share to Meet Semiconductor Automation Surge
Taiwan's precision motion-control leader Hiwin Technologies reports robotics products now represent twice their previous revenue share in Q1 2026, driven by semiconductor fab automation demands and deepening investments in wafer handling systems.
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.
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Shield AI Wins Pentagon Low-Cost Drone Contract Following $1B Funding Round
The San Diego-based autonomous systems company has been selected for a Department of Defense program focused on affordable UAVs, days after closing a funding round that valued the company at $12.7 billion.
World's Largest Humanoid Robot Maker Says Industry Tipping Point Is Imminent
The leading manufacturer of humanoid robots globally believes the sector is approaching a critical inflection point that will reshape industrial automation and labor markets, while offering insights on evaluating Chinese competitors.
Systems Thinking Separates Billion-Dollar Robotics Companies From the Rest, Says Industry Veteran
Ajay Agarwal argues that the most successful robotics founders don't just build better robots—they redesign entire workflows around automation. This approach has created multiple multibillion-dollar companies while single-product thinking has left others struggling for market fit.
Robotics Summit 2026 Dedicates Full Track to Logistics Automation
The annual Robotics Summit & Expo will feature an entire session track on logistics robots when it convenes May 27-28, 2026, signaling the sector's growing importance in commercial robotics deployment.
Opentrons Ships FDA-Compliant Software for 10,000 Lab Robots Worldwide
The Brooklyn-based lab automation company's new Compliance Ready Software enables its Flex robot platform to meet stringent FDA regulations, addressing a critical barrier for life sciences customers requiring validated automation systems.
Boston Dynamics Reveals Atlas Training Process: Virtual Simulation Meets Real-World Testing
The robotics pioneer has detailed its hybrid development approach for Atlas, combining extensive virtual simulations with physical trials to teach the humanoid robot complex manipulation and mobility tasks.