design, construction, operation, and application of robots
SpaceX alum’s aviation startup, Reliable Robotics, lands $115M, topping $1B valuation
techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/spacex-alums-aviation-startup-reliable-robotics-lands-115m-topping-1b-valuation/
Eka is worth $1.45B thanks to a physical AI model that has experts raving: Eka Robotics may be the first robotic arm that is actually good at picking a wide ...
techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/eka-is-worth-1-45-billion-thanks-to-a-physical-ai-model-that-has-experts-raving/
Silicon Valley investors are pouring billions into robotics and physical AI. But some industry veterans warn the robot gold rush could end badly ... Show more
Imagine strapping a camera to your head for an eight-hour work shift.
Workers across India are being paid to wear cameras while they cut hair, stitch garments ... Show more
Rivian’s startup Mind Robotics hires former Ford EV chief Doug Field: Field also worked on Apple's secretive car project and oversaw development of the ...
techcrunch.com/2026/10/13/rivians-startup-mind-robotics-hires-former-ford-ev-chief-doug-field/
Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot: For six years, Danu founder Amy Ma has been working on a better way to sort recyclable waste.
techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/danu-robotics-fight-to-build-a-better-recycling-robot/
Google launches Gemini 4 Argon with focus on coding, robotics and enterprise AI: Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon for coding, robotics and enterprise tasks ...
financialexpress.com/life/technology/google-launches-gemini-4-argon-with-focus-on-coding-robotics-and-enterprise-ai/4360621/
South Korea is investing almost $900bn to rival China and the US as an AI superpower.
To ensure enough home-grown talent, primary school children are taught ... Show more
Barbara Mazzolai Is Cultivating Sustainability Robotics: Sustainability robotics sees the environment as more than inspiration
spectrum.ieee.org/sustainability-robotics-barbara-mazzolai
Estonia formally accused Russia of an arson attack on a robotics company this past August that it said was part of a wave of Russian sabotage across Europe ... Show more
Nvidia's big bet on physical AI aims for safer robotaxis, humanoid robots: Full-stack safety solution for physical AI is being used by robotics companies.
arstechnica.com/ai/2026/10/nvidias-big-bet-on-physical-ai-aims-for-safer-robotaxis-humanoid-robots/
Bloom raises $3.6M to become the ‘Alibaba’ of American manufacturing: The Detroit startup has widened its scope beyond mobility to help drone and robotics ...
techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/bloom-raises-3-6m-to-become-the-alibaba-of-american-manufacturing/
A San Francisco-based robotics company is betting humanoid robots can succeed where automation has previously struggled: navigating the cluttered ... Show more
Destro AI’s secret sauce is getting robots and humans on the same page: "One of the biggest reasons we are winning against robotics companies is because we ...
techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/destro-ais-secret-sauce-is-getting-robots-and-humans-on-the-same-page/
Why ordinary investors struggle to buy into the robotics boom: Most of the companies building the robots of the future are still private, leaving ordinary ...
euronews.com/2026/10/05/why-ordinary-investors-struggle-to-buy-into-the-robotics-boom
Figure Promises First General-Purpose Humanoid Robot: The startup’s team includes robotics veterans from IHMC, Boston Dynamics, and Tesla
spectrum.ieee.org/figure-humanoid-robot
Know a rising star in robotics? We want to hear from you.: Business Insider is looking for the up-and-coming people shaping the future of robotics.
businessinsider.com/know-a-rising-star-in-robotics-want-hear-from-you-2026-9
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon will cut the number of its generals and admirals by roughly 20% by the start of next year ... Show more
German robot startup RobCo hits $1 billion valuation, CEO moves to US: German robotics company RobCo reached a valuation of $1 billion on Monday, it said ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/german-robot-startup-robco-hits-1-billion-valuation-ceo-moves-us-2026-10-05/
militarnyi.com Sep 30
Estonia Accuses Russian Intelligence Agencies of Arson at Milrem Robotics Facility, Which Supplies UGVs to Ukraine
militarnyi.com/en/news/estonia-accuse-russia-arson-milrem-robotics/
Key FactsEstonia blames Russia for Milrem arson
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
- Estonia stated on Sept. 29 that Russian intelligence services were responsible for the Aug. 15 arson attack.
- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the incident constituted sabotage ordered by Russia’s special services.
- Latvian authorities detained three suspects days afterward; Estonian authorities received them on Sept. 17 and 18.
- Estonia announced the Russian envoy would be summoned on Sept. 29, alongside further sanctions and travel restrictions.
Estonia and its Allies retain the full right to respond to this kind of hostile, irresponsible, and dangerous activity.— Margus Tsahkna, Estonian Foreign Minister, in a statement about Russia's alleged arson attack against Milrem Robotics in Tallinn.
1000 operations with the Da Vinci robot: Hildesheim's Bernward Hospital takes stock of a high-tech system
hildesheimer-allgemeine.de/meldung/1000-operationen-mit-roboter-da-vinci-hildesheimer-bernward-krankenhaus-zieht-erste-bilanz-eines-hightech-systems.html
Construction robots are tackling America's housing shortage, but we're a long way from humanoid homebuilders
cnbc.com/2026/09/12/housing-shortage-home-construction-robots.html
OpenAI Will Pay You a $500,000 Salary Plus Equity for This Futuristic Job: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is offering base salaries ranging from $177,000 to $500,000 ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/openai-will-pay-you-a-500000-salary-plus-equity-for-this-futuristic-job
A remotely controlled six-foot humanoid robot, dubbed a “Terminator robot” by US robotics firm REK, takes on internet personality Frankie LaPenna in a ... Show more
scienceblog.com Sep 23
A 12-year-old in California built a Braille printer from a $350 Lego robotics kit for a school science fair, at a time when the cheapest commercial machine ...
scienceblog.com/j-braigo-lego-braille-intel/
Smart tech like robotics, automation to be used at more BTO sites from 2027: Chee Hong Tat
straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/smart-tech-like-robotics-automation-to-be-used-at-more-bto-sites-from-2027-chee-hong-tat
Meet Feather, the startup building the ‘Android of robotics’ for developers: Feather is betting on a customizable, $30,000 platform built for software developers ...
techcrunch.com/2026/09/24/meet-feather-the-startup-building-the-android-of-robotics-for-developers/
Chinese robotics engineer Wu Yufei and his crew of robotic backup dancers made by Unitree Robotics have danced their way into the finale of the reality TV show ... Show more
We asked young innovators working in computing and robotics: What's your industry's biggest unsolved problem?
Every year ... Show more
2026- MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35
2026- MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35
We asked young innovators working in AI: What’s your industry’s biggest unsolved problem?
Every year, MIT Technology Review selects 35 young scientists ... Show more
2026- MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35
2026- MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35
A remotely controlled robot fighter took on internet celebrity Frankie Lapenna in a real-life cage fight, flooring him with a series of kicks ... Show more
Barbara Mazzolai Is Cultivating Sustainability Robotics: Sustainability robotics sees the environment as more than inspiration
spectrum.ieee.org/sustainability-robotics-barbara-mazzolai
OpenAI is offering robotics engineers up to $500,000 in salary: OpenAI is offering robotics engineers up to $500,000 a year. Its job listings offer clues about ...
businessinsider.com/openai-is-offering-robotics-engineers-up-to-500-000-in-salary-2026-9
Robots protested outside Poland's Digital Affairs Ministry, demanding stronger oversight of artificial intelligence.
The protest was organized by ... Show more
defence-blog.com Sep 16
Ukrainian combat robot maker Ratel sells for up to $224M: Swarmer, an Austin, Texas-based defense technology company, has agreed to buy Ratel Robotics ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-combat-robot-maker-ratel-sells-for-up-to-224m/
Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers: Robots can start working outside physical cages and without safety barriers.
arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/agilitys-new-humanoid-robot-will-stop-squat-to-avoid-harming-human-coworkers/
GoPro has been acquired and is getting into ‘defense, government, robotics and aerospace’
theverge.com/news/987494/gopro-starman-holding-merger-aquisition
defence-blog.com Sep 16
British Army explores pairing Ajax with a robot scout: ARX Robotics UK and General Dynamics Land Systems-UK are launching a collaboration to explore turning the ...
defence-blog.com/british-army-explores-pairing-ajax-with-a-robot-scout/
Construction Robots Just Took A Giant Leap Forward: Hello Holy Grail Of Robotics
forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2026/09/14/construction-robots-just-took-a-giant-leap-forward-hello-holy-grail-of-robotics/
CEO Jensen Huang offers candid advice to departing Nvidia staff: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gives blunt feedback to departing employees, influencing startups like ...
businessinsider.com/ceo-jensen-huang-offers-candid-advice-to-departing-nvidia-staff-2026-9
Chinese robotics companies have been competing in the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, with at least one major human world record being surpassed ... Show more
Maven Robotics wants to steal your robot deployment deal: Maven Robotics emerged from stealth today with a $100 million Series A and active deployments.
techcrunch.com/2026/09/10/maven-robotics-wants-to-steal-your-robot-deployment-deal/
Construction robots are tackling America's housing shortage, but we're a long way from humanoid homebuilders
cnbc.com/2026/09/12/housing-shortage-home-construction-robots.html
Hugging Face says Microduck sales topped $2.6 million in 24 hours: The future of robotics can waddle. Hugging Face said its bot-maker, Pollen Robotics ...
businessinsider.com/hugging-faces-duck-robot-hits-sales-roller-skate-2026-8
A group of delivery robots causes a traffic jam on a Chicago sidewalk, prompting complaints from residents.
Coco Robotics says an error caused several robots ... Show more
Chinese robotics company Galbot has opened three "autonomous" shops run by a humanoid robot in Hong Kong. CNN's Stephanie Yang visits to see ... Show more
3 key takeaways from Bill Gates' stark warning about AI and jobs: Bill Gates warned in a new essay that a coming robotics boom could reshape construction ...
businessinsider.com/bill-gates-ai-jobs-warning-robots-blue-collar-human-roles-2026-8
Key FactsBill Gates Warns of AI Without a Global Transition Plan
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcmag.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcmag.com
- Gates writes that as of August 26 the world is not adequately prepared for the AI era and lacks a global transition plan.
- He warns that software agents and robots could replace jobs in white- and blue-collar fields, with young people entering the workforce of particular concern.
- Gates also identifies AI-enabled cyberattacks and virtual companions that could harm children’s emotional and mental development as risks.
- He proposes AI agencies, jobs reserved exclusively for humans, and taxes on robots and AI tokens to fund retraining and social safety nets.
There is no plan to ease the entry into the AI era.— Bill Gates, in a memo urging world leaders to take the threat of AI seriously
defence-blog.com Sep 09
German UGV maker ARX expands into Poland’s defense market: German unmanned ground vehicle maker ARX Robotics is expanding into Poland, the company announced ...
defence-blog.com/german-ugv-maker-arx-expands-into-polands-defense-market/
Around 30 robots join a demonstration in Warsaw chanting slogans calling for stronger AI regulation, as organizers warn that rapid advances in artificial ... Show more
Hugging Face’s French subsidiary, Pollen Robotics, has seen its new programmable personal robot, “Microduck,” surge in popularity since its launch on Thursday ... Show more
Mirle and United Alloy-Tech expand robotics reach with new joint venture | Taiwan News | Sep. 3, 2026 20:12
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6433489
defence-blog.com Sep 05
Unnamed customer receives XTEND’s newest ground robot: XTEND has deployed its first XOS-powered AtlasROVER ground robot to a customer in the Asia-Pacific region ...
defence-blog.com/unnamed-customer-receives-xtends-newest-ground-robot/
Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub after Uber Eats split
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CNBC Sep 01
Medtronic CEO Martha on beating estimates in Q1: Driven by growth across many of our businesses
cnbc.com/video/2026/09/01/medtronic-ceo-martha-on-beating-estimates-in-q1-driven-by-growth-across-many-of-our-businesses.html
Chinese government funding and manufacturing investment are racing ahead of humanoid robots’ ability to operate outside of choreographed demonstrations – like ... Show more
China can build kung fu-fighting robots. But it can’t get them to do factory work
China can build kung fu-fighting robots. But it can’t get them to do factory work
Decoded: What is Anthropic's MHS and why does it matter for Physical AI: Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard aims to give AI agents a common way to understand ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/anthropic-model-hardware-standard-mhs-physical-ai-126090100892_1.html
Today Dreame announced its Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X at IFA 2026. 🔥
It combines 160°C steam mopping, 75°C hot-water mopping, 18 N of pressure ... Show more
