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Robot deployment news from the verified record: pilots, installations and operational sites where humanoids, mobile robots, arms, quadrupeds and drones are at work, the operators and integrators running them and the unit counts the record has verified. Every story cites a verified deployment on the record.
Icarus Robotics to Launch JOY Robot to ISS in Early 2027
Icarus Robotics has announced that JOY, its free-flying robot designed for the International Space Station (ISS), is slated for delivery to NASA in January 2027, with a mission launch to the station expected later that year.
Plim Robotics Unveils Home Robot With Remote “Step-In” Control and Jetson Thor
Plim Robotics has revealed a wheeled home robot designed for both autonomous household assistance and direct teleoperation by family or caregivers, quoting a two-hour battery runtime and Jetson Thor onboard computing, according to the Robot Economy record.
Agility Robotics Hires New Executive Team to Commercialize Digit
Agility Robotics has recruited a new executive team to accelerate the commercialization of its Digit humanoid robot and manage scaling operations, according to the Robot Economy record.
Humanoid stress test logs 348 miles in continuous run Paid
Figure’s Figure 03 humanoid robot has covered 348 miles in a treadmill stress test originally started to induce failures, and the test is ongoing, according to the Robot Economy record.
Hybrid sensor platform links tactile and simulation data Paid
Daimon Robotics is developing an infrastructure product that integrates tactile sensing, real-world data collection, simulation, and AI models to improve robot performance on physical tasks, according to the Robot Economy record.
Daifuku Cites Real-Time Execution as Competitive Edge in Automation Paid
Cecile Dick-Calmes of Daifuku stated that automation success now depends on real-time execution rather than just automation density or equipment utilization, according to The Robot Report.
FireDome Launches U.S. Wildfire Defense Operations at Yuba Airport Paid
FireDome, an autonomous wildfire resilience startup, has launched U.S.
Microagi Hits $100 Million Revenue Run Rate in Six Months Paid
Microagi CEO Bercan Kilic said the company reached a $100 million revenue run rate within six months of Shift’s launch, while cofounder Animesh Garg laid out ambitions for one million deployed robots, according to Humanoids Daily.
Mecka Raises $60M to Expand Robot Training Data and Deployment Paid
Mecka closed a $60 million Series B round led by Sequoia, which included Nvidia and Microsoft’s M12, to expand human-demonstration data collection and commercial robot deployment, Humanoids Daily reports.
Ultra Raises $50 Million Series A for Warehouse Robots Paid
Ultra has secured $50 million in Series A funding, bringing its total disclosed funding to $62 million, to scale its warehouse robotics service and deepen its partnership with Physical Intelligence, according to Humanoids Daily.
Agility Launches Digit 5 at $150,000 BOM, Lands $300M Order Paid
Agility launched the Digit 5 humanoid robot with a bill of materials of about $150,000, targeting nearly 50% margins until production reaches 1,000 units annually and citing a $300 million order for 1,000 robots that will be released in tranches as new skills are proven, executives said at its Analyst & Investor Day according to Humanoids Daily.
Icarus Robotics Flies JOY, Readies ISS Launch With NASA in 2027
Icarus Robotics has completed the final major round of parabolic flight testing for JOY, its free-flying dual-arm robot, clearing a key milestone before sending the platform to the International Space Station in early 2027.
Plim Robotics Unveils Wheeled Home Robot With Remote Operation
Plim Robotics has introduced a 1.65-meter-tall wheeled robot for home use, designed to assist with chores and enable remote operation by family or caregivers, with a listed runtime of two hours.
Agility Robotics Recruits New Executive Team to Commercialize Digit
Agility Robotics has recruited a new executive team to lead the commercialization of its Digit humanoid robot, a significant move as the company pivots from research to large-scale production and deployment, according to the Robot Economy record.
Humanoid treadmill stress test breaks 348-mile mark Paid
Figure 03 humanoid has logged 348 miles in a continuous treadmill stress test intended to expose failure points, according to the Robot Economy record.
Research robot sales set $2.5 million price anchor Paid
Agility Robotics has sold 10 Cassie research robots to research institutions, each priced at $250,000, according to the Robot Economy record.
Agibot and Chimelong Launch 300-Robot Theme Park Deployment Paid
Agibot and Chimelong Group have completed the first phase of a large-scale embodied AI deployment at Chimelong Spaceship Park, with more than 300 robots used for entertainment, education, guest services, and hotel operations, Robotics & Automation News reports.
Kawasaki Plans Noetra-Powered Kaleido Humanoid Rollout by 2030 Paid
Kawasaki will roll out its Noetra-powered Kaleido humanoid robot in stages around 2030, focusing initially on patrol and transport with autonomy expanding gradually, Humanoids Daily reports.
Cyngn Wins Repeat Autonomous Tugger Order from Fortune 100 OEM Paid
Cyngn secured a follow-on order for its DriveMod Tugger at a Fortune 100 heavy equipment manufacturer, expanding a material-handling deployment at the customer’s facility, according to Robotics & Automation News.
IDC: Global Humanoid Shipments Jump 432%, Agibot Leads Market Paid
Global humanoid robot shipments reached nearly 25,000 units in H1 2026, rising 432.1% year-on-year, with Agibot taking more than 8,600 shipments and about a 35% share, Robotics & Automation News reports.
Symbotic Acquires cellumation to Expand Warehouse Automation
Symbotic has announced the acquisition of cellumation, a German automation company and developer of the celluveyor system, in a deal aimed at strengthening its AI-enabled robotics technology portfolio for the supply chain.
Scan Computers and OLO Robotics Join Forces to Streamline Robot Deployment
Scan Computers has partnered with OLO Robotics to simplify advanced robot implementation, targeting customers who want to accelerate robotics projects without deep technical expertise.
PlusAI Moves Closer to Nasdaq Listing With $800 Million SPAC Deal
PlusAI has filed registration documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as it advances toward a public listing on Nasdaq, targeting a 2027 commercial launch for its autonomous truck product.
Amulya Vishwanath Frames Robotics as “Lego Era,” Urges Patience on Foundation Models
Amulya Vishwanath, veteran product marketing lead at NVIDIA and now founder and managing partner at Techable VC, argues that robotics is still in its “Lego era,” with foundational components such as actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still under development.