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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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Nanoloy Secures Third-Party Validation for High-Energy Battery

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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Unitree files for IPO as humanoid profits evaporate
Humanoids

Unitree files for IPO as humanoid profits evaporate

The Hangzhou-based robotics maker is pushing ahead with public markets despite mounting losses, according to its prospectus filed with Chinese regulators.

By Casey Wren·May 28, 2026·2 min read
Taiwan robotics suppliers report Q1 gains on AI automation surge
Humanoids

Taiwan robotics suppliers report Q1 gains on AI automation surge

Systems integrators and transmission component manufacturers across Taiwan's robotics ecosystem posted strong first-quarter results as smart manufacturing installations accelerate in 2026.

By Casey Wren·May 28, 2026·2 min read
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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
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
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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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5
FANUC Corporation
Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan · Public (TSE: 6954)
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Unitree files for IPO as humanoid profits evaporate
Humanoids

Unitree files for IPO as humanoid profits evaporate

The Hangzhou-based robotics maker is pushing ahead with public markets despite mounting losses, according to its prospectus filed with Chinese regulators.

By Casey Wren·May 28, 2026·2 min read
Taiwan robotics suppliers report Q1 gains on AI automation surge
Humanoids

Taiwan robotics suppliers report Q1 gains on AI automation surge

Systems integrators and transmission component manufacturers across Taiwan's robotics ecosystem posted strong first-quarter results as smart manufacturing installations accelerate in 2026.

By Casey Wren·May 28, 2026·2 min read
Hugging Face Releases $2,500 Open-Source Bipedal Robot Design
Humanoids

Hugging Face Releases $2,500 Open-Source Bipedal Robot Design

The AI platform company published 3D-printable leg designs and control software, targeting university labs and independent researchers who lack six-figure budgets for humanoid hardware.

By Casey Wren·May 27, 2026·2 min read
Nocera Secures $300M Facility, Adds Robotics to Portfolio
Companies

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
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