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Skild AI has received investment from SoftBank, NVIDIA, Bezos Expeditions, and more as it builds a brain to operate any robot.

X Square Robot has raised $140 million to build the WALL-A model for general-purpose robots just four months after raising $100 million.

Buildroid says its block-laying robot and supporting mobile robots, validated in simulation, can automate 80% of masonry work.

Lyte AI said it engineered its platform, LyteVision, for safety, reliability, and performance from the hardware up.

Mobileye is acquiring Mentee Robotics for $900 million to pursue leadership in both autonomous driving and humanoid robotics.

Canvas creates worker-controlled drywall finishing robots that provide consistent wall finishes faster than human workers.

Amazon was an investor in Rightbot, which developed a suction-based robot for unloading trucks and trailers.

Between advances in humanoid robotics, exciting events, and large robot orders, there was no shortage of news to cover this year. 

In December 2025, pillars of the robotics community faced difficult times, industry leaders took new positions, and some new robot releases. 

Surgerii Robotics has raised funding to further develop and market its SHURUI single-port endoscopic robot in Europe and globally.

Comau said the EIB partnership will target industrial sectors including batteries, aerospace, construction, renewable energy, and logistics.

Galbot’s flagship robot is the G1, a mobile manipulator with a human-like torso, two arms, and a mobile base.

Lidar maker Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 and plans to sell off its assets after Volvo terminated a key contract.

iRobot has begun bankruptcy proceedings under which its Chinese creditors will acquire the consumer robot company and continue the brand.

The companies intend to roll out up to 10,000 of 1X’s humanoid robots across EQT’s global portfolio of companies between 2026 and 2030.

This acquisition marks the launch of Union Park’s new precision motion control platform, positioning the firm to capitalize on growth in industrial automation and robotics.

Generative Bionics plans to unveil its first humanoid robot, built for production environments, at CES in Las Vegas.

Antioch says its platform allows robots to be tested in virtual environments without the expense and time of other methods.

Heven AeroTech develops and manufactures hydrogen fuel cell-powered, long-endurance aerial vehicles.

Zipline said the deal could triple the number of hospitals and health facilities it serves from 5,000 to 15,000.

VUB spinoff AILOS Robotics said its patented gearbox heralds a new era for humanoids, cobots, and wearable robotics.

iRobot negotiations with another potential acquirer fell through, and its main creditor has set a deadline of Jan. 15 for certain conditions.