PickoBot uses computer vision and machine learning to enable the safe and intelligent packaging of items for multiple industries.

SiLC Technologies says its FMCW lidar is superior to time-of-flight sensors for the various types of mobility that Honda produces.

Seegrid plans to use its $50M Series D to fuel robotics innovation and expansion, including its CR1 high-reach lift truck later this year.

The two largest robotics investments in July 2024 were secured by software firms.

Swiss-Mile said its quadrupeds can walk, drive, and stand upright on two legs and manipulate packages with wheeled end effectors.

Wayve says it’s developing mapless Level 4 autonomous vehicles for future deployment on Uber’s global network. 

MassRobotics resident startups have used its shared space, development resources, and mentoring and networking programs to grow.

Caresyntax says its platform combines software, analytics, data science, and clinical services into a variety of tech and service modules.

Neptune Medical said the financing strengthens its position as a gastrointestinal-focused company expanding into robotics.

Humanoids continued to grab our readers’ attention in July 2024, with four of our top 10 stories centering on the topic.

Code Metal has obtained $16.5M from J2 Ventures and Shield Capital to accelerate AI development for edge devices such as robots and drones.

LIG Nex1 said the acquisition will foster robotics innovations such as the Q-UGV quadruped for both industrial and defense markets.

Nearly 80% of the funding raised by robotics companies in June 2024 came from five autonomous driving developers.

Clarapath plans to use the funding to commercialize SectionStar and consolidate and standardize more laboratory processes.

Comau and One Equity Partners said they expect the transaction to close by the end of 2024 as the industrial automation vendor branches out from automotive.

Monarch Tractor has raised funding to improve U.S. agricultural sustainability and productivity, starting with its autonomous tractors.

Saronic has attained a valuation of $1 billion as it develops robotic vessels to extend the reach of U.S. naval and allied fleets.

Standard Bots says it will use the funding to expand its engineering team and accelerate the development of its robots in new sizes.

Jacobi Robotics also released its Palletizer software, the first in a series of solutions targeting specific applications.

Granta Autonomy has raised $1.08 million to accelerate development and production of its lightweight drones and gimbals for defense uses.

Skild AI will use the funding to build its model and training datasets for commercial deployment. It’s also hiring across AI, robotics, engineering, operations, and security.

Oversubscribed round will help launch the Alpha and BETA tests in late summer and early fall across Canada, the US, Europe, and the UK.