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Robotics supply chain news from the verified record: supplier agreements, integrator partnerships, distribution deals and the company-to-company relationships that link robot makers, component suppliers and the operators who deploy them. Every story cites a verified relationship 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.
OLED display signals MacBook component refresh for Apple Paid
Apple scheduled a product launch event on October 28 to showcase new Macs and a refreshed iPad Mini, with reports anticipating a MacBook Pro upgrade featuring an OLED display, as recorded in the Robot Economy record.
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.
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.
OLED display enters MacBook Pro line on 10/28 Paid
Apple will reveal new Macs and a refreshed iPad Mini at its October 28 product event, with expectations for a MacBook Pro featuring an OLED display, the Robot Economy record says.
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.
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.
Hello Robot Wins $3 Million NIH Grant for Elder Care Research Paid
Hello Robot has been awarded a $3 million Phase IIB Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIH) to advance its Stretch mobile manipulator for elder care, Robotics & Automation News 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.
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.