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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.
Helm.ai Secures $70 Million in Commercial Contracts for Foundation Models Paid
Helm.ai has signed $70 million in commercial contracts for its unsupervised AI foundation models, according to The Robot Report.
Panasonic Targets Humanoid Robot Production by 2029, Emphasizes Battery Safety Paid
Panasonic confirmed plans to produce humanoid robots for factories and warehouses by 2029, with a new AI and robotics R&D division leading the push and battery safety cited as a differentiator, according to Humanoids Daily.
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.
Tactile sensing integration rewrites robot performance feedback Paid
Daimon Robotics is developing infrastructure to connect tactile sensors with real-world data collection and simulation, then route this enriched feedback directly into AI models, 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.
Tesla Halves RAM in AI5 and AI6 To Boost Optimus Output Paid
Tesla has reduced AI5 RAM to 72GB and AI6 to 144GB, citing a need to secure memory supply and reduce cost for Optimus humanoid robot production, Humanoids Daily reports, quoting Elon Musk.
Panasonic Targets Humanoid Robot Production by 2029 Paid
Panasonic plans to begin manufacturing humanoid robots by 2029, focusing on factory and warehouse applications and showing battery safety as a competitive advantage, according to Humanoids Daily.
AMD Moves to Acquire World Labs for $8.2 Billion Paid
AMD has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs, an AI model and research firm led by Dr.
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.